Best Pesto Puttanesca Crostini Appetizer Recipes

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PESTO PUTTANESCA CROSTINI APPETIZER



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These are no ordinary crostini appetizers. These are made with fresh, homemade pesto puttanesca-and they are, quite simply, delicious!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 French bread baguette (12 inch), ends trimmed, cut into 24 slices
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup Pesto Puttanesca
1/3 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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

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 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

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 PUTTANESCA



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Sure, pesto is a classy condiment. But our Pesto Puttanesca, with its pistachios, and a few other surprise ingredients, is practically black-tie ready.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 5 servings, 1/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup mixed nuts
5 pitted Kalamata olives
3 cloves garlic
6 Tbsp. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp. capers
1 anchovy fillet
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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