Pesto Puttanesca Crostini Appetizer Recipes

14+ CROSTINI TOPPING RECIPES: BLACKBERRY BURRATA MINT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (don't drench them, dry areas are ok) and sprinkle with salt as desired. Flip slices over and repeat so both sides are lightly covered with oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once toasted, remove from pan and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mint, lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt (to taste).
• Layer the following on top of each toasted crostini: 1-2 tablespoons of burrata, freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of salt flakes, 3-4 blackberries, a drizzle of the mint mixture, and a drizzle of honey. Top with additional mint leaves and salt flakes as desired. Serve immediately.

PESTO CROSTINI

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.

PESTO CROSTINI

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.

CHUNKY PUTTANESCA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Arrange the bread on baking sheets in a single layer. Toast in the oven until evenly golden, 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet with tight fitting lid over medium to medium-high heat. Add the anchovies and stir to melt into the oil. When they are broken up and melted, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, capers and olives and cover the pan. Cook 7 to 8 minutes more to burst the tomatoes, then uncover. Mash any stray tomatoes with a potato masher or wooden spoon and fold in the parsley. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and serve with the toasts.

PESTO PUTTANESCA CROSTINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until both sides are golden brown, turning after 5 min. Cool 5 min.
• Rub with garlic; spread with cream cheese spread.
• Top with Pesto Puttanesca and feta.

PESTO PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Process first 5 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped, using pulsing action.
• Mix remaining ingredients in liquid measuring cup. Gradually add to basil mixture through feed tube in lid, processing after each addition until well blended.