Pesto And Philly Light Crostini Recipes

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PESTO CROSTINI

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



Pesto Crostini image

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

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

PESTO AND TOMATO CROSTINI

Enjoy these cheesy appetizers that are made by topping French bread with pesto and tomatoes - ready in 20 minutes. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4



Pesto and Tomato Crostini image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Spread each slice bread with a scant tablespoon of the pesto. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 310 mg

12 slices (1-inch-thick) French bread
2/3 cup pesto
2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

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



Pesto and Mozzarella Crostini image

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

24 French bread baguette slices (1/2 inch thick)
4 oz. KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

PESTO AND PHILLY LIGHT CROSTINI

A creamy pesto-flavoured cream cheese spread is delicious on toasted French bread.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5



Pesto and PHILLY Light Crostini image

Steps:

  • Blend basil, dressing and Parmesan in blender until smooth and well blended.
  • Spread cream cheese product onto toast slices; top with basil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 229.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

3 cups packed fresh basil
⅓ cup KRAFT Extra Virgin Olive Oil Signature Tuscan Italian Dressing
⅓ cup Kraft 100% Light Parmesan Grated Cheese
2 (250 g) packages Philadelphia 95% Fat Free Cream Cheese Product
1 French bread loaf (12 inch), cut into 48 thin slices, toasted

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