Crispy Italian Bread Baskets with Veggie & Cheese Filling
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About Crispy Italian Bread Baskets with Veggie & Cheese Filling
These delightful Cestino Italiano, or Italian bread baskets, are a fun twist on classic pizza flavors! Imagine crispy, buttery bread cups brimming with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, broccoli, corn, and melted mozzarella and processed cheese. The perfect appetizer or light meal, these are easy to customize and guaranteed to impress.This recipe combines the satisfying crunch of toasted bread with the savory goodness of Italian-inspired toppings. Each bite offers a delightful textural contrast and a burst of flavor, making them ideal for parties, family gatherings, or a simple weeknight dinner.Prepare to be amazed by how simple yet elegant these little bread baskets are! Get ready to enjoy a taste of Italy in every bite.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bread Baskets
- 6 slices Bread white bread or whole wheat bread; use a sturdy loaf
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- 0.5 tsp Pepper Flakes red
- 0.5 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground
For the Filling
- 0.5 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped, red
- 0.5 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped, yellow
- 0.5 cup Bell Peppers finely chopped, green
- 0.5 cup Broccoli finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen, sweet, thawed
- 0.5 cup Onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup Cheese processed, shredded
- 1 tsp Oregano dried, or italian seasoning blend
- 0.5 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp Salt
For Serving
- Tomato Ketchup to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Bread Baskets
- Roll out bread slices thinly using a rolling pin.
- Cut out circles using a large cookie cutter or the rim of a bowl, slightly larger than a muffin cup.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine chopped red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, broccoli, sweet corn, and onion.
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded processed cheese, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Assemble and Bake
- Brush each bread circle with the butter mixture.
- Press the bread circles into a muffin tin to create cups.
- Fill each bread cup with the vegetable and cheese mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Remove from the muffin tin and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with extra red pepper flakes and oregano.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra crispy bread baskets, lightly toast the bread circles before adding the filling.
- Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables for the filling. Mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach would all be delicious additions.
- If you don't have processed cheese, you can use all mozzarella or a blend of different cheeses.
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality olive oil instead of butter.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 2mg
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