Spinach and parmesan crostini is an effortlessly delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's a combination of tender spinach, sautéed with garlic and butter, creamy parmesan cheese, and crispy crostini. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you're serving it at a party, enjoying it as a light lunch, or making it as a special treat, spinach and parmesan crostini will be a hit.
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SPINACH AND PARMESAN CROSTINI
Looking for an Italian appetizer made using spinach? Then surprise your guests with these parmesan crostini that are ready in just 20 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each bread slice. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and nuts are toasted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
PISTACHIO PARMESAN CROSTINI
Steps:
- Preheat oven on low broil. Have the rack about 8 inches from the broiling element. Slice the sourdough bread on the diagonal, about 1/2 inch thick slices. Lightly spread the pieces with the butter, then add the pistachios and the parmesan cheese, sprinkling evenly. Place under broiler and cook for 2 minutes, keeping a careful eye. When cheese just starts to melt and bread just starts to lightly tan, remove and crack the fresh pepper on top, then drizzle with the olive oil and serve.
BACON-WRAPPED SPINACH DIP CROSTINI
These trendy crostini have bacon belts. And not only do they look fashionable, but the bread soaks up the bacon drippings as they bake, making it golden and crunchy. Eat them warm, no dipping required.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 12 servings (24 crostini)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bacon with the brown sugar in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the bacon on a baking sheet and bake until light golden around the edges but still very soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the baking sheet clean, then spray with cooking spray.
- Stir together the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture onto each slice of bread and wrap it with a piece of bacon so that the ends are tucked under the bread (it should look a bit like a belt). Arrange the crostini on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the bacon is dark golden, about 15 minutes. These are best served warm.
CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH
This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SPINACH PESTO ON SARDINE CROSTINI
Rich in omega-3s, sardines help boost brainpower.Every little bit helps when you're tired and stressed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 8 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Steam damp spinach in a largecovered pot over medium heatuntil tender and wilted, about5 minutes. Drain. Squeeze outexcess water. Transfer to a foodprocessor. Add garlic, pepperflakes, nuts, and Parmesan tobowl. Pulse until finely ground.With machine running, add oil.Stir in lemon zest. Season withsalt. Serve with toasted breaddrizzled with oil and topped withsardines and currants. Squeezewith lemon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 g, Cholesterol 25 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 420 g
SPINACH, PROSCIUTTO AND RED BELL PEPPER CROSTINI
Categories Leafy Green Broil Sauté Cocktail Party Spinach Bell Pepper Winter Prosciutto Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and sauté until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer pepper to small bowl.
- Heat same skillet over high heat. Add spinach and sauté 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and sauté until spinach is tender, about 2 minutes longer. Cool in skillet. Transfer spinach to work surface; chop spinach. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add prosciutto and sauté 30 seconds. Add chopped spinach. Sauté 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Mix in cream.
- Preheat broiler. Arrange bread slices on large baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted. Turn bread slices over. Brush top of bread slices with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until lightly toasted. Cool. (Components can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover spinach mixture and bell pepper strips separately; refrigerate. Store toasts airtight at room temperature.) Spoon generous 1 tablespoon spinach mixture atop each toast. Arrange bell pepper strips atop toasts. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil crostini until cheese bubbles and spinach mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer crostini to plate and serve.
GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN CROSTINI
I serve this crostini with a spaghetti dinner, it's also wonderful with a salad. You can use as much garlic as you wish, make certain to purchase the long thin French baguette for this. You can adjust all amounts to taste)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set oven to 250 degrees.
- Prepare a large baking sheet/s.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl combine the melted butter with minced garlic.
- Drizzle or brush the melted butter/garlic mixture over the top of the bread slices, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, remove from oven, turn over the slices and brush again with butter, then kosher salt and pepper; return to oven and continue baking for 1 hour or until golden brown, turning every 15 minutes.
- Immediately after the slices are finished baking, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 815.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.9
SPINACH-FETA CROSTINI
This is a quick, easy and delicious appetizer and best yet, the topping can be made ahead and refrigerated. I think the recipe originated from Southern Living but it was given to me by a friend -- just had to have it after trying it!
Provided by quikgourmet
Categories Spreads
Time 33m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together all of the ingredients except the bread.
- (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate until needed.) Spread mixture on each slice of bread, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 723.4, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.1
ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN CROSTINI
This is a scrumptious appetizer for a weekend dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
- Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
- Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.
CROSTINI WITH PEAR, PARMESAN, AND CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Yummy crostini recipe created by my friend with some additional tweaks added by me. Enjoy!
Provided by KerriJ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 3h2m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.
- Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 355.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect crostini, use a baguette that is at least a day old. This will help it to be crispy and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. This will ensure that they are evenly toasted and won't be too thick or too thin.
- Brush the crostini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper before baking. This will help them to brown and crisp up nicely in the oven.
- Bake the crostini in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once the crostini are baked, top them with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include spinach and parmesan cheese, tomato and basil, or goat cheese and honey.
- Serve the crostini immediately, while they are still warm and crispy.
Conclusion:
Spinach and parmesan crostini are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give spinach and parmesan crostini a try.
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