MOZZARELLA AND PESTO TWISTS
Talk about your easy appetizers: These cheesy, pesto-filled twists come together with just three ingredients--crescent dough, mozzarella and pesto (plus a dusting of flour). This means more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a lightly floured work surface and gently stretch into a 14-by-8-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough in half into two 7-by-8-inch rectangles. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 2 tablespoons of the pesto on the top half of each rectangle, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella evenly over each half. Fold the bottom half of the dough upwards to cover the mozzarella and pesto and gently press the edges to seal.
- Cut each rectangle into 8 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide. Carefully twist each strip several times, making sure to keep the filling intact, then place on the prepared baking sheet and pinch the ends to seal. Refrigerate the twists for 30 minutes. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
FRESH MOZZARELLA BLT WITH PESTO
Steps:
- Slice the baguette open, leaving one side attached to form a hinge. Cook the bacon in a skillet over low heat until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Combine the pesto with the mayonnaise and smear on the bottom part of the bread. Layer the romaine on the bread, then the tomato, bacon and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper; close the sandwich and wrap in parchment paper.
PESTO AND MOZZARELLA FRENCH BREAD PIZZA
Basil is the classic choice for this alternative to red sauce, but blend in any tender, flavorful herbs or greens like parsley, spinach, or arugula depending on what you have around. This pesto recipe doubles easily and freezes well, too: Transfer the finished pesto to an ice cube tray and freeze until firm. Pop the frozen pesto into a resealable bag, and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. Defrost whenever a pasta or pizza craving calls, though you can certainly use store-bought pesto to make things even easier. Fresh mozzarella creates excellent cheese pulls, but feel free to play around with other soft cheeses: A crumbling of feta or goat cheese would make delicious variations.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories pizza and calzones
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the pesto: Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the middle position. Combine basil, 1 garlic clove and pine nuts in a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add Parmesan and salt, and pulse to combine.
- Prepare the pizza: Combine the 1/4 cup olive oil and grated garlic in a small pot over medium. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic starts to sizzle (but doesn't begin to brown), 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place the French bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush cut sides with garlic oil. Bake until edges are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Spread the pesto over the two halves all the way to the edges and top with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is evenly melted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil (watch carefully!) until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with red-pepper flakes, oregano and more Parmesan, if you like.
PESTO AND MOZZARELLA CROSTINI
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
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
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