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Pesto Crostini

Prep Time:

20 min

Total Time:

20 min

Makes:

16 servings, 2 slices each

What You Need!

3 cups fresh basil leaves, washed, dried

1/3 cup KRAFT Classic Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

32 baguette slices (1/4-inch thick), toasted

1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It!

PLACE basil leaves, dressing and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in food processor or blender container; cover. Process until well blended.

SPREAD baguette slices evenly with cream cheese spread, then with pesto mixture.

SPRINKLE evenly with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Storage Know-How

Wrap stems of basil in a damp paper towel and refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 4 days. Or, place the bunch, stems down, in a glass of water with a plastic bag over the leaves and refrigerate as directed.

Special Extra

To make a black olive pesto, prepare as directed, adding 1/2 cup pitted black olives to the food processor container with the basil.

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by Tram10 on 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."