Caesar Salad Cups

From bridal showers to book clubs, these elegant appetizers are a perfect addition to any gathering. MORE+ LESS-

By Bree Hester

May 28, 2012

Ingredients

slices good quality white bread

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

teaspoon dried basil

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon salt

bag (7.2 oz) Caesar salad kit

1/4

cup pine nuts, toasted

1/4

cup Parmesan cheese

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
2

Remove crusts from bread. Roll bread slightly with rolling pin. In small bowl, mix together olive oil, basil, garlic powder and salt. Brush onto bread. Gently press 1 slice bread into each muffin cup, oil side up. The edges should hang over.
3

Bake about 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Remove from pan. Cool completely.
4

Make Caesar salad as directed on bag. Spoon into bread cups; sprinkle with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

The bread cups can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
The bread cups have so many possibilities. What else can you put in a bread cup?