KraftRecipes.com
Print PageClose Window
Appetizers

Pesto Crostini

Pesto Crostini recipe
photo by:
kraft
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

What You Need

1/3
cup KRAFT Classic Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
3
cups fresh basil leaves
1/3
cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
32
 baguette slices (1/4 inch thick), toasted
1
tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/4
cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

BLEND dressing, basil and 1/3 cup Parmesan in blender until smooth.

SPREAD toast slices with cream cheese spread, then basil mixture.

SPRINKLE with 1/4 cup 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 Parmesan.
K:26152v2 :65089
RecipeDetail