Garlic Shrimp Crostini


Savory Cheese Crostini

24 slices French bread, cut

1/4-inch thick

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 package (3.5-4 ounces) goat cheese

3/4 teaspoon Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix

1 garlic clove, pressed


Garlic Shrimp Topping

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3 garlic cloves, pressed

12 ounces uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 50)

1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

For crostini, preheat oven to 375° F. Place bread slices on Rectangle
Stone; lightly brush with oil. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light
golden brown; remove from oven. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream
cheese, goat cheese, seasoning mix and garlic; set aside.

For shrimp, heat butter in Large (10-in.) Skillet over medium-high
heat until melted and bubbly. Press garlic into skillet using Garlic
Press. Add shrimp and bell pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until
shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.

To serve, spread each crostini with cheese mixture. Top with two of
the shrimp; serve immediately on Simple Additions® Large Square
Platter. Yield: 24 appetizers

Pesto-Almond Topping: Place 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds and one
container (7 ounces) refrigerated basil pesto in separate containers.
Layer over toasted crostini.

Warm Marinara Topping: Combine 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
and 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley in small bowl. Warm one can
(15 oz.) pizza sauce in a Small Micro-Cooker for 1-2 minutes or until
hot; spoon onto crostini and top with cheese mixture.