Diamond Pesto Cracker Bites

Recipe by Laura Kurella

Prep time: 15 mins; Cook time: 10 mins. Yield: 24-30 bites

INGREDIENTS:

● 1 package Diamond Bakery Soda Crackers

● 1/2 cup Diamond Bakery Soda Cracker Meal

● 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use

● 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

● 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

● 1/2 cup pesto, jarred or fresh

● 1 tablespoon garlic powder

● Chopped sundried tomatoes or fresh basil leaves (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

● Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

● Arrange the Diamond Bakery Soda Crackers in a single layer.

● In a medium bowl, combine the Diamond Bakery Soda Cracker Meal with 1/2 cup of the

mozzarella and all the parmesan cheese, then set aside.

● In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pesto, garlic powder, and the remaining 1/2 cup of

mozzarella. Mix until cheese is smooth.

● Top each cracker with a generous teaspoonful of the pesto-cream mixture then give a heavy

sprinkle over the top with the soda cracker/cheese blend.

● Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and cracker meal is golden brown and crispy.

●Garnish, if desired, with finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a pop of red color and or basil.