GARLIC, KALE AND CHEESE CROSTINI

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Bring the best app to your next party. Looking for a new appetizer recipe? Our Garlic, Kale and Cheese Crostini is a wonderful choice. Kale takes the place of tomatoes in Garlic, Kale and Cheese Crostini, a trendy take on traditional bruschetta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

16 diagonally cut French bread baguette slices (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 cups loosely packed stemmed kale leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Place baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are golden brown, turning after 8 min. Cool.
Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add kale and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. or just until kale is wilted and tender. Remove from heat.
Spread toast slices with cream cheese spread, adding about 1-1/2 tsp. cream cheese to each. Top with kale mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g