Cheesy Bruschetta Spread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Turn the cauliflower upside down on a cutting board. Cut off and discard most but not all of the stems, then cut the florets into small, 1/2-inch clusters. Place the florets on a sheet pan, toss them with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and spread them out in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing two or three times, until the florets are tender and randomly browned. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Set the oven to broil and arrange a rack 6 inches below the heat.
• Transfer the florets to a large mixing bowl and add the mascarpone, stirring to coat the florets evenly. Stir in the Gruyere, prosciutto, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly browned, and place in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with foil. Mound the cauliflower mixture evenly on each toast and dust with paprika. Broil the toasts for 2 to 4 minutes, until browned and bubbling. (Watch them carefully!) Transfer to plates and sprinkle with Parmesan, the chives, and sea salt. Serve hot.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, on low until heated though and cheese begins to melt, 1-1/2-2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Serve with toasted bread.

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Split the loaf lengthwise and place cut-side-up on the baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine the butter, mayonnaise, provolone, oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and mix with a small rubber spatula until fully combined.
• Spread an even layer of the butter mixture on the cut sides of the bread. Bake until the cheese has dark spots and the edges of the bread are golden brown and crisp, begin checking at 12 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Scatter the giardiniera all over the bread. Top with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Slice and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with the olive oil. Place tomato slices and a sprinkling of basil and oregano on the bread slices. Sprinkle the tomatoes, basil and oregano with the garlic powder and white pepper. Cover the tomato slices with slices of the mozzarella and provolone. Place more basil, oregano and tomato slices on top of the cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, basil and parsley. Place bread on a baking sheet and top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom of bread has browned.
• Allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (1/4 cup total)., To prepare dipping oil: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 teaspoons herb mix with water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds. Drain excess water. Transfer to a shallow serving plate; add 1/2 cup oil and stir. Serve with bread.

Steps:

• Mix the cream cheese spread, basil and garlic until well blended. Spread it in to about a 7-inch circle on a serving plate, keeping the edges higher than the center.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, olives and Italian dressing. Spoon this mixture into the center of the cream cheese spread.
• Serve with your bruschetta or with fancy crackers.