Pesto Crostini

Name: Pesto Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

20
min.

Total Time

20
min.

Servings

16 servings

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.

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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

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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.

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Storage Know-How

Wrap stems of basil in a damp paper towel, place in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate up to 4 days. Or place the bunch, stem-ends down, in a glass of water; cover with a plastic bag and refrigerate as directed.

Special Extra

To make a black olive pesto, blend 1/2 cup pitted black olives in blender with the dressing, basil and 1/3 cup Parmesan.

Servings

16 servings

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 16 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	140

Total fat	6g
Saturated fat	3g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	340mg
Carbohydrate	16g
Dietary fiber	1g
Sugars	0g
Protein	5g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	10 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	8 %DV
Iron	6 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.