TRISCUIT Pesto Holiday Tree
Prep time10 min
Total time10min
ServingsMakes 4 servings, 6 topped crackers (54 g) each.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup drained mixed roasted red and yellow peppers
- 2 Tbsp. basil pesto
- 24 Triscuit Original Crackers
- 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Use small canape or cookie cutter to cut a 1-inch star from 1 roasted yellow pepper; reserve for later use. Chop red peppers and remaining yellow peppers.
- Spread pesto onto crackers.
- Reserve 3 topped crackers for later use. Arrange remaining topped crackers, in 6 descending rows, on large platter to resemble a Christmas tree as shown in photo.
- Add 1 of the reserved topped crackers for the tree trunk. Arrange remaining reserved topped crackers around tree for gifts.
- Top crackers with chopped peppers; sprinkle with cheese.
- Place reserved pepper star at top of tree.
Recipe Tips
- Easy Way to Top Crackers with Pesto
Use a pastry brush to spread the pesto onto the crackers. - Fun Variation
Add additional strips of roasted peppers to make bows and ribbons for the gifts. Garnish with small fresh basil leaves. - Variation
Prepare using just the red peppers. Then, cut the star from a slice of cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 9g | |
| Saturated 2g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | |
| Sodium 340mg | |
| Carbohydrate 22g | |
| Dietary fiber 4g | |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
