Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipes

BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA

Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

Provided by Kathy Bias

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 470.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Ingredients

8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced

TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Steps:

For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

Ingredients

6 ounces good feta, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced
3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

BRUSCHETTA MELTS

I made this awesome bruschetta for my daughter's baby shower, but I should've planned for more. We ran out right away! -Coleen McCrea Katz, Havertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended; stir in tomatoes, onion and 2 tablespoons basil., Spread cream cheese over bread slices; place slices on greased baking sheets. Top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese., Bake 7-9 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
24 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional minced fresh basil