Spinach-and-Parmesan Crostini

Name: Spinach-and-Parmesan Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 (10-oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed; 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 large garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ½ (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices; ⅓ cup pine nuts

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Prepare the spinach-and-cheese mixture up to a day ahead; cover and chill in an airtight container.

Recipe by Southern Living November 2008

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bake:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

prep:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients

1 (10-oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 large garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
⅓ cup pine nuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels to remove excess water.

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Step 2
Stir together spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Top each bread slice with 2 Tbsp. cheese mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and nuts are toasted.

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frogpond

02/08/2009

Served this appetizer twice with great reviews. Second time went to a loaf half the diameter of the size reccomended. That size works better for party appetizers, the larger size if you are serving as a first course at dinner. Good flavor, pine nuts give a nice flavor and texture.

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