Parmesan Pesto Mozzarella Crostini Recipes

PARMESAN PESTO & MOZZARELLA CROSTINI

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Want to please the home crowd? Serve them crostini spread with basil-Parmesan pesto and topped with chopped tomatoes and cubes of mozzarella.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Meal Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 oz. POLLY-O Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
16 French bread slices (1/2 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

Blend dressing, basil and Parmesan in blender until smooth.
Combine tomatoes and mozzarella.
Spread basil mixture onto toast slices; top with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

PESTO AND MOZZARELLA CROSTINI

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Discover Pesto and Mozzarella Crostini, the perfect appetizer! This mozzarella crostini features crispy sliced bread, creamy mozzarella cheese and traditional basil pesto. Serve this recipe before family pasta night!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 3 crostini each

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

24 French bread baguette slices (1/2 inch thick)
4 oz. KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet.
Bake 7 to 10 min. or until bottoms of bread slices are golden brown.
Meanwhile, cut cheese into 6 slices, then cut each slice into 4 pieces. Remove baking sheet from oven.
Heat broiler. Turn bread slices over; spread with pesto. Top with cheese.
Broil, 6 inches from heat, 1 min. or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

PESTO BRUSCHETTA ON GARLIC CROSTINI

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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 18m

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 large minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 baguette sliced at a 45-degree angle about 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, sliced lengthwise
Fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 basket grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Make Pesto: Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino, and pine nuts in food processor or blender. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic. Bake until beginning to crisp, about 8 minutes.
While bread crisps, make pesto and halve cherry tomatoes lengthwise. Top crostini with pesto spread, fresh mozzarella and grape tomato slice.

BASIL PARMESAN PESTO

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Create on crackers, baquettes or mixed in with pasta and chopped tomatos. Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray so you can use as a mix-in any time.

Provided by VegGirl

Categories Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil (may need an extra tbsp or two to get it to your preferred consistency)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse the Basil, Pinenuts & Garlic.
Add Olive Oil in a stream til mixed.
Add Cheese, salt & pepper then pulse till mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 96.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.9

PESTO-BOCCONCINI CROSTINI

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It's hard to beat the combination of mozzarella and pesto sauce for a quick Italian lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

Simple Crostini
1/2 cup prepared pesto
15 halved bocconcini (from about 2 pints)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Dividing evenly, spread crostini with prepared pesto; top with bocconcini. Season with salt and pepper.

PESTO CROSTINI

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Just 20 minutes to a homemade pesto spread atop cream cheese and crusty bread. This classic party appetizer is a delectable way to glam up your table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Italian Food

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
32 French bread slices (1/4 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

Blend dressing, basil and 1/3 cup Parmesan in blender until smooth.
Spread cream cheese spread onto toast slices; top with basil mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

GOURMET PARMESAN ITALIAN PESTO..

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If you've got a bumper crop of fresh basil, make this Gourmet Parmesan Italian Pesto. Toss with pasta for an easy meatless dinner option.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup or 4 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian, Mild Italian or Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

Steps:

Place basil, cheese and garlic in food processor or blender; cover. With motor running, gradually add oil through feed tube at top of food processor, processing well after each addition. Transfer to small bowl.
Add dressing mix; stir until well blended.
Serve immediately. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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