GOAT CHEESE-PESTO CROSTINI

Goat Cheese-Pesto Crostini image

Guests will think you fussed over these elegant appetizers-but the recipe conveniently calls for jarred pesto.-Cindie Haras, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons prepared pesto
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 24 slices
8 bacon strips, diced
1 package (4 ounces) herbed goat cheese
1/2 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oil, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with pesto mixture. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Combine goat cheese and arugula; spread over bread. Sprinkle with bacon and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.