Spinach Artichoke Crostini Recipes

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven broiler.
• Slice bread on a diagonal about 1/3" thick and place on a large cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine artichoke hearts, cheese, onion, spinach, tomato, and mayonnaise.
• Spread the artichoke mixture evenly on the baguette slices.
• Sprinkle on garlic, pepper, and salt if desired.
• Place in oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until artichoke mixture is melted and lightly browned.

PUREED ARTICHOKE CROSTINI WITH LIME SALT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the artichokes, spinach, chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice and saute until the spinach begins to wilt and the garlic becomes fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, feta, parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and pulse until smooth. Add the kosher salt and season to taste with pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the sea salt flakes and lime zest with your fingers. Set aside.
• Rub the remaining whole garlic clove onto one side of each slice of bread. Divide the artichoke mixture equally among the slices, place on a platter and serve; or, spoon into a serving bowl and serve with the bread slices on the side. Garnish with the radishes and lime salt.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE ROLLATINI

Steps:

• Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cayenne until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan until melted. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper; let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Make the filling: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the parmesan, egg and 3/4 cup of the cooled cheese sauce.
• Prepare the rollatini: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in the olive oil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring often, until pliable but not fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then lay on a work surface.
• Evenly spread 2 1/2 cups of the cheese sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spinach filling at one end of each noodle. Roll the noodles around the filling and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella and parmesan.
• Cover the dish with foil; bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Uncover and broil until browned in spots, 2 to 4 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together artichoke hearts, green onions, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Place baguette slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly browned.
• Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon artichoke mixture on each baguette slice and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Cut the baguette into 32 slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; spritz bread with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 7-10 minutes or until crisp. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, basil, oil, seasoned salt and pepper. Spoon onto bread slices.

GRILLED ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH PESTO CROSTINI RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, combine artichokes, spinach, tomato (if using), walnuts, lemon zest & juice, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse to finely chop all ingredients, stopping a few times to scrape down the sides. Then, with machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt & pepper. 2. Place a grill pan on medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle ciabatta slices with olive oil. Grill until toasted, about 5 minutes. 3. Spread artichoke pesto over toasted ciabatta & serve.

ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
• Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
• Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place spinach in a glass or microwave safe mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave on High (100%) 3 minutes. Drain well and squeeze dry. Blend in remaining ingredients, except Wonder Bread. Cover. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot and melted, stirring every minute.
• Cut each slice of toasted bread in half diagonally, then in half diagonally again, making 4 pieces per slice. Arrange slices in a single layer on foil-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon hot dip onto each bread quarter, spreading until even and just near the edges.
• Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until golden and hot.

SPINACH AND PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each bread slice. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and nuts are toasted. Serve warm.