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CAPRESE PESTO MARGHERITA STACKERS

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1 container (8 oz) fresh mozzarella ciliegine cheese (24 cherry-size balls)
1 can (11 oz) refrigerated breadsticks (12 breadsticks)
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
24 frilled toothpicks
24 grape tomatoes
24fresh basil leaves

Heat oven to 375. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with No-Stick Cooking Spray. Drain cheese balls; pat dry with paper towels.

On work surface, unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick in half crosswise; press each half into 3x2-inch rectangle.

Spread rounded 1/4 teaspoon of the pesto lengthwise down center of each dough rectangle. Place 1 cheese ball on each rectangle. Carefully stretch dough around cheese; pinch edges to seal completely. Place seam sides down in muffin cups. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake 14 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan. With each toothpick, spear tomato and basil leaf; insert into cheese ball. Serve warm.


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