Creamy Bruschetta Spread Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Rub garlic over toasts; discard garlic., Stir the basil, parsley and thyme into mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each toast. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cut bread in 1 inch slices and butter the bottom of each.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients together.
• Put 1 tsp or so of mixture on each slice and place on baking pan.
• Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until melted and the bread is crispy but not like hockey pucks.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Mix the cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until well blended. Spread it in to about a 7-inch circle on a serving plate, keeping the edges higher than the center.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives and Italian dressing. Spoon this mixture into the center of the cream cheese spread.
• Serve with your bruschetta or with fancy crackers.

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute, removing before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour the garlic and oil into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Add the red and yellow tomatoes, balsamic and basil to the bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed (don't over salt, though!) Cover and refrigerate for an hour or two if you have the time.
• Cut the baguette into diagonal slices to allow for the most surface area possible. Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet and grill half the bread on both sides, making sure they're nice and buttery. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the other half of the bread.
• To serve, give the tomato mixture a final stir, and then spoon generously over the slices of bread. Serve on a big platter as a first course or appetizer.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix oil and garlic; spread onto cut surfaces of bread. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
• Mix cream cheese and Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Stir in olives.
• Spread toasted bread halves with cream cheese mixture; top with tomatoes. Cut into 24 slices to serve. Sprinkle with basil.

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until well blended. Spread into 7-8-inch circle on serving plate, with center lightly indented to form rim around outer edge. Set aside Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and dressing; spoon into center of cream cheese mixture. Serve as a spread with the crackers.

Steps:

• Mix reduced-fat cream cheese, basil and garlic until blended. Spread into 7- to 8-inch circle on serving plate, with center slightly indented to form rim around outer edge. Set aside.
• Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and dressing; spoon into center of cream cheese mixture.
• Serve as a spread with crackers.

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.