Pesto Crostini

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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.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by MsMarga01 from I have made this several times for parties and meetings and they have always been a hit, and people... I have made this several times for parties and meetings and they have always been a hit, and people constantly ask for the recipe! I have also made a modified version as well and have added a small clove of garlic and some pine nuts, the garlic gives it a little bit of a kick. I will probably roast the garlic if I use it again to take some of the bite out of it! It is a really easy, and delicious recipe!

Date published: 2010-11-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by AmyE191 from I bought store bought pesto to make this recipe even simpler. I bought store bought pesto to make this recipe even simpler. It is absolutely delicious. I make these for almost every party I have and they are the first things to go. Everyone always asks for the recipe! When I have it on hand, I use asiago cheese instead of parmesan, but either way they are simply delicious.

Date published: 2009-12-22

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mavsiro from I have not tasted or prepare this type of food before, so commenting on it would be a little... I have not tasted or prepare this type of food before, so commenting on it would be a little defficult. But I think, it would be a very nice one. I also don't know about the recipe. If u can let me know a little about the recipe, that would be fine.

Date published: 2005-05-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Carrps3 from Yum, the first time I made this I used cream cheese and a store bought pesto...and it got rave... Yum, the first time I made this I used cream cheese and a store bought pesto...and it got rave reviews! The next time I made it I did the same and added a store bought bruchetta mix on top of the pesto...even better!!! This is a summer staple now!

Date published: 2006-07-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by kwalla9 from This recipe is fantastic, and it leaves room for creativity too! This recipe is fantastic, and it leaves room for creativity too!! I used store-bought pesto and topped it off with pico de gallo and it was great!!! I will make this for every function I go to from now on-I got such rave reviews!!

Date published: 2006-08-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lgrant10 from These are absolutely delicious! These are absolutely delicious! I spread a thin layer of prepared pesto (instead of making my own) over the crm cheese and topped it off with grated mozzarella. I'm sure I'll make this again and again with slight variations.

Date published: 2006-08-17

Rated 5 out of 5 by laurabergman from Very Italian... Very Italian... goes well with spaghetti in place of garlic bread. The apperance thew people off and made them weary but after they tried it they couldn't get enough of it. It also tastes good if you warm them up a bit!

Date published: 2005-07-20

Rated 5 out of 5 by lisabright5 from This is a great recipe. This is a great recipe. I served it for a dinner party as an appetizer, and everyone loved it! They were gone in a flash. I used store-bought pesto, too, and it was just as good. Highly recommend!

Date published: 2006-09-28