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Pesto Puffs

1/13/2013

 
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What's in a name? Really these should be called pesto tomato mozzarella puff pastry bites, but that seemed just a bit too long. Pesto caprese puffs? Awesome appetizer? I dunno, but I do know they're pretty lovely. It's really hard to go wrong with puff pastry and pesto in my humble opinion. By the way, I love that spell check is freaking out over caprese but not dunno. Really? Ok spell check. Whatevs. Oops...there you go again.

I served these at my husband's 30th birthday party last summer, and I think they're great for a party because they don't have to be served hot. Sadly, the day of football playoff parties is over here in Denver. Ask me how fun it was standing through double overtime in single degree temperatures (with a windchill of negative 6) to have my team lose. My toes still are screaming at me. Anyway....if you're lucky enough to be attending or throwing a playoff party, I highly recommend these guys. They'll make you happy, even if your team is losing. Or loses in the last second. And for that big game in a couple of weeks that could have been ours, well I think I'll whip up a batch of these to console me. 
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Pesto Puffs Recipe
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One sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup pesto
1 tomato, sliced
Mozzarella slices cut into 1-inch squares

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Unfold the puff pastry on your counter and spread the pesto on top (you may need more or less depending on your love for pesto). Cut into 3-inch squares and place 1-inch apart on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Cut the tomato slices into quarters and place a quarter on each square. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms and edges are lightly browned. If you want warm, melty cheese, place the cheese on top of the tomatoes immediately. If you want to serve the puffs at room temperature, plate the puffs and then add the cheese after they've cooled. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Jessica@AKitchenAddiction link
1/13/2013 10:23:17 pm

Love these Emily! Pesto is a favorite around here and these are such a great party food!

Monet link
1/13/2013 10:49:21 pm

These would be perfect for a party! Although I would have a hard time not eating them all before the guests arrived! Thank you for sharing with me! I hope you have a good start to your week. Stay happy and warm!

Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough link
1/13/2013 11:51:20 pm

I could a whole dang batch of these right now; they look SO good!

Kayle (The Cooking Actress) link
1/14/2013 01:37:46 am

If anyone served these to me ever they'd become my new BFF. YUM.

DessertForTwo link
1/14/2013 11:20:48 am

Yum! I love using puff pastry for quick bites!

Anna (Hidden Ponies) link
1/14/2013 01:17:20 pm

Perfect party food, and I LOVE that red placemat thingy in the photos!


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