Pesto Bites with Red Pepper Flakes

Toasted bread rounds with nutty basil pesto, gooey mozzarella and red pepper flakes. You need just 4 ingredients, but the flavor explosion is undeniable. And, these winning, cheesy bites make a great party appetizer - especially because they're ready in less than 20 minutes!

Pesto Bites with Red Pepper Flakes

6 slices white bread
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto (I prefer the refrigerated variety)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a rolling pin to roll out each piece of bread until 1/8-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut circles from the bread (I got 2 circles per slice without very much waste).
Spread the pesto on one side of the rounds and place the bread on the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the top with the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese melts.
Sprinkle the top with red pepper flakes before serving.

Makes 12 rounds (depending on the size of your bread)