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BALSAMIC BLUEBERRY MASCARPONE CROSTINIS



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Looking for a unique appetizer that takes only a few mins to whip up? These balsamic blueberry mascarpone crostinis are just what you need. Only a few minutes in the oven and a few minutes of prep to have an app that will leave your friends and family speechless. We promise there will be no leftover balsamic blueberry mascarpone crostinis (though you may want to make a batch just for yourself)!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 (1/4-inch thick) French baguette slices
1 Tbs. olive oil
12 Tbs. mascarpone cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
2 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush bread slices with olive oil. Arrange on baking sheet and bake until crisp and toasted, 8-10 minutes, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in medium non-stick skillet, heat blueberries, vinegar and sugar just until blueberries are tender and a sauce forms, 4-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • Top toasts with mascarpone cheese (about 2 teaspoons per toast) and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with blueberry mixture and fresh basil.

MOCK MASCARPONE CROSTINI



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 baguette, thinly sliced
Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Kosher salt
Mock Mascarpone Cheese, recipe follows
Roasted red peppers, peeled and sliced
Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush the bread slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt. Bake in the oven until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Allow to cool. Spread the toasts with Mock Mascarpone Cheese and top with roasted red pepper slices, basil, olive oil and salt.
  • In a small bowl, cream together the cream cheese, yogurt and vanilla extract with a mixer until well blended. Refrigerate if a firmer texture is desired. Use in recipes as an inexpensive alternative to mascarpone.

CROSTINI



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

About 1/2 loaf good, crusty bread such as ciabatta, sliced as thinly as possible
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until crusty and brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn once about halfway through cooking, and dust with Parmesan, if using. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.

SIMPLE CROSTINI



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Crostini are perfect spooned high with your pick of toppings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette (8 to 10 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 60 slices)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

TOMATO BASIL CROSTINI



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Have this Italian appetizer ready in just 25 minutes - tomato, garlic, cheese and basil served over toasted French bread.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush 2 tablespoons of the oil on bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Mix tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, cheese, basil and salt. Place about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture on each warm bread slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 190 mg

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