Pesto And Philly Light Crostini Recipes

PESTO CROSTINI

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Look no further when you're searching for an elegant appetizer that's easy to put together. A platter of these crostini will disappear quickly! -Diane Kaplan, Riverdale, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup prepared pesto
3 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

Place the bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic; spread over bread. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Spread pesto over butter mixture; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

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.

PESTO AND TOMATO CROSTINI

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Enjoy these cheesy appetizers that are made by topping French bread with pesto and tomatoes - ready in 20 minutes. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

12 slices (1-inch-thick) French bread
2/3 cup pesto
2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet.
Spread each slice bread with a scant tablespoon of the pesto. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 310 mg

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 AND PHILLY LIGHT CROSTINI

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A creamy pesto-flavoured cream cheese spread is delicious on toasted French bread.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups packed fresh basil
⅓ cup KRAFT Extra Virgin Olive Oil Signature Tuscan Italian Dressing
⅓ cup Kraft 100% Light Parmesan Grated Cheese
2 (250 g) packages Philadelphia 95% Fat Free Cream Cheese Product
1 French bread loaf (12 inch), cut into 48 thin slices, toasted

Steps:

Blend basil, dressing and Parmesan in blender until smooth and well blended.
Spread cream cheese product onto toast slices; top with basil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 229.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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