Pesto Brie Bruschetta Recipes

BRUSCHETTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together the chopped tomatoes, onion, oregano, chopped basil, salt and olive oil. Set aside.
• On medium / hot, Heat pan grill and keep temperature relatively high, place sliced bread on pan and turn until toasted, remove to a large plate and spread with pesto, top with a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture, some arugula leaves, two or three ribbons of goat cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

PESTO

Steps:

• Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.

ONION, GARLIC & BRIE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in remaining oil for 15-20 minutes or until very tender and browned., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash with a fork. Spread over toast. Top with cheese and onion. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with thyme if desired.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA - PESTO CREAM CHEESE AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Slice the bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Heat a grill pan or regular griddle on medium heat. Once hot, drizzle some olive oil .
• Place the sliced bread and roast for about 1 min or until the side is nice and golden. Flip and cook the other side too until golden brown and crunchy. Remove from heat and keep aside
• Slice the grape tomatoes into round (about 4-5 slice per tomato).
• Apply Pesto (a tsp or as much the bread can hold comfortably) on the crunchy bruschetta slices, top it with some cream cheese (I sliced mine into small rectangles), couple of tomato slices, fresh chopped basil and salt pepper.
• Pesto Bruschetta is ready to serve!!

FOREPLAY PASTA WITH BRIE, BASIL, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Mix Brie cheese, plum tomatoes, basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Add pasta to cheese-tomato mixture; toss. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese.

OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH MOZZARELLA AND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• Slice the Roma tomatoes into about 1/2" slices, about 5 slices per tomato. Spread the tomato slices onto the baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 F for 25-30 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• While the tomatoes are roasting, slice the baguette into 1/4"-1/2" thick slices to get about 18 slices. Lay the sliced baguette on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 F for 3-5 minutes until crisp, then remove from the oven and allow to cool as the tomatoes finish roasting.
• Spread pesto onto each baguette slice, then top each with an oven-roasted tomato. Divide the mozzarella slices amongst the crostini.* Bake these at 375 for about 3-4 minutes until the mozzarella has melted.
• Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and top with fresh basil leaves.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA ON GARLIC CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make Pesto: Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino, and pine nuts in food processor or blender. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic. Bake until beginning to crisp, about 8 minutes.
• While bread crisps, make pesto and halve cherry tomatoes lengthwise. Top crostini with pesto spread, fresh mozzarella and grape tomato slice.

PESTO BRIE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Spread each slice of bread with some pesto and top with cheese slices, cut to fit.
• Place in toaster oven and toast until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Top each slice with some cherry tomatoes and serve!