Bacon Pesto
Homemade Bacon Pesto, with fresh basil and crispy bacon, makes a great topping for chicken or pasta, spread for pizza, or use it as a dip for crusty bread.
Servings: 8 (Makes about 2 cups)
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 2 packed cups fresh basil, washed and patted dry
- ½-3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup shelled walnuts or pine nuts
- ⅛ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Place the basil, bacon (broken into pieces), nuts, and grated cheese in a blender or food processor.
- Starting with ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, add the oil, cover the blender or food processor and puree, scrapping down the sides as needed, until fully combined. Add more oil and blend again if a thinner consistency is desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 40mg | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg