Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipe

Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipe Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

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

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Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 81 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.

Originally published as Basil Cream Cheese Bruschetta in Taste of Home April/May 2006, p22

Tip

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by nolasadie

Love!! Very easy to make and is delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by chaicook

Loved this recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by kristinscotth

Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties, and I've tried several different recipes, and this one is one of my favorites and a favorite amongst our friends who have tried all my different recipes. It IS best warm, and I love the fresh basil. Definitely recommend this recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2010 by Edith1124

Easy and impressive appetizer. Best when warm but delicious anytime!

 
 

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