Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers Recipe

Name: Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese 24 cherry-size balls; 11 ounces breadsticks Pillsbury refrigerated original, 12 breadsticks; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Instead of cheese, I used a sprinkle of a Mediterranean; 24 grape tomatoes; 24 fresh basil leaves; basil; tomato; breadsticks

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Drain cheese balls; pat dry with paper towels.
2
On work surface, unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick in half crosswise; press each half into 3x2-inch rectangle.
3
Spread rounded 1/4 teaspoon pesto lengthwise down center of each dough rectangle; top with 1 cheese ball. Carefully stretch dough around cheese; pinch edges to seal completely. Place seam sides down in muffin cups. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4
Bake 14 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. On each toothpick, thread 1 tomato and 1 basil leaf; insert into 1 cheese ball. Serve warm.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese 24 cherry-size balls, 11 ounces breadsticks Pillsbury refrigerated original, 12 breadsticks, 3 tablespoons basil pesto, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caprese Pesto Margherita Stackers

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