Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Slice the loaf of French bread in half horizontally so you have two long pieces; place the cut sides up on a baking sheet.
• Spread 1/4 cup of the prepared pesto evenly over each cut side of the bread (use the full 1/2 cup total).
• Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, or until the pesto is heated and the edges of the bread begin to brown.
• Remove the bread from the oven and evenly sprinkle the 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup shredded parmesan over the pesto-topped cut sides.
• Return the bread to the oven and bake an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
• Optional: For browned cheese, switch the oven to broil and broil on high for up to 1 minute—watch closely to avoid burning.
• Remove from oven, slice as desired, and serve.