Best Pesto Bocconcini Crostini Recipes

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PESTO CROSTINI



Pesto Crostini image

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

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 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

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.

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

PEA PESTO CROSTINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
8 (1/2-inch thick) slices whole-grain baguette or ciabatta bread, preferably day-old, * see Cook's Note
1/3 cup olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomato, diced

Steps:

  • For the pea pesto: Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the crostini: Preheat a stovetop griddle or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared pesto on each slice.
  • Top with tomato halves and serve.
  • *Cook's note: If you don't have day-old bread on hand, you can dry out fresh bread by putting the slices in a preheated 300 degree F oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

PESTO-BOCCONCINI CROSTINI



Pesto-Bocconcini Crostini image

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

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.

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