27 Apr
Want to Feel Genuine Italian? Try-out This Pesto Crostini
Posted on 2009 under Appetizers, Snacks | No Comment
This is one of the most popular favorites by readers for a long time, and with good reason! I love this, not only because the sound of Pesto Crostini sounds like mini pizza crust, but because it’s so easy and delicious. Not only that, but it’s extra cheesy! You all know how I love my cheese, so give these a try and let me know how you like them!
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 slices each
Total Time: 20 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 slices each
3 cups fresh basil leaves, washed, dried
1/3 cup KRAFT Classic Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
32 baguette slices (1/4-inch thick), toasted
1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
PLACE basil leaves, dressing and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in food processor or blender container; cover. Process until well blended.
SPREAD baguette slices evenly with cream cheese spread, then with pesto mixture.
SPRINKLE evenly with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Storage Know-How
Wrap stems of basil in a damp paper towel and refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 4 days. Or, place the bunch, stems down, in a glass of water with a plastic bag over the leaves and refrigerate as directed.
Jazz It Up
To make a black olive pesto, prepare as directed, adding 1/2 cup pitted black olives to the food processor container with the basil.
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