Appetizers

Pesto Crostini

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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.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

1/3

cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves

1/2

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

French bread slices (1/4 inch thick), toasted

Make It

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

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.

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a cook

posted:

3/29/2011

these were just ok...I was disapointed

a cook

posted:

11/2/2010

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!

SMUZGAY

posted:

7/10/2010

Love it!

moriah.ice

posted:

1/1/2010

These were great and so simple. I bought the pillsbury bread in the roll and toasted the bread in the broiler after I cut the bread. I split the recipe in 1/2. Very good!

AmyE191

posted:

12/21/2009

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.

Tram10

posted:

2/16/2009

I made this for my daughter's birthday party and everyone loved it!! I did the store bought pesto too. I will make this again and again.

nvanlane

posted:

3/22/2008

This was sooo good!!! I cheated and used store bought pesto. Easy and cheaper.

YanaNP

posted:

3/17/2008

i tried out the pesto receipe and it was good. I was actually suprised. I am planning on making this as a appitizer at a bridal shower. it is healthy and yummy. (better than chips and dip)

Chuck18

posted:

1/20/2008

Could "somebody" PLEASE TELL ME how to make Pesto Sauce from scratch in a blender, than, how long does it store for covered with olive oil in the fridge ?. With Pine Nuts also added in it to.

a cook

posted:

9/28/2006

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!