Best Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipes

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

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This appealing appetizer takes classic bruschetta to new heights. Instead of olive oil, these savory treats are spread with reduced-fat cream cheese, then topped with tomato, green onion and ripe olives.-Michelle Wentz, Fort Polk, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

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A crispy bruschetta topped with cream cheese, pesto and pan fried tomato is a great starter and always such a breakfast winner.

Provided by Ramona's Cuisine -

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tbsp pesto sauce homemade
8 slices nice and crusty bruschetta or 4 slices of bread
4 tbsp cream cheese any that you like *
2 tomatoes cut into quarters or 8 cherry tomatoes halved
2 tsp olive oil
fresh basil flowers or basil leaves to garnish
2 tbsp pine nuts or sunflower seeds toasted optional

Steps:

1. Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
2. Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
3. Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
4. Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
5. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some toasted pine nuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

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I love to serve bruschetta at family functions. They are easy to make, tasty & light! Recipe Source~ tasteofhome.com

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 slice french bread (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 c chopped seeded tomato
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
1 Tbsp chopped ripe olives
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
1 Tbsp minced fresh basil

Steps:

1. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside
2. Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm. 2 points per slice