Name: TomatoPestoCheesecuit
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 50 TRISCUIT Crackers (your favorite flavor(s)); 1 cup basil pesto; 25 grape tomatoes (cut in half); 50 mozzarella pearls; 50 small basil leaves

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Summer is in full swing and impromptu gatherings with friends and family are what make summer fun. These TomatoPestoCheesecuit (aka Caprese Bites) appetizers are the perfect quick and easy way to impress your guests!

Five crackers topped with basil pesto, mozzarella pearl, cherry tomato half, and basil leaf on a serving board.

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I mean seriously, how cute are those?

You know how it goes….someone mentions getting together, or their A/C is on the fritz, and then somehow it turns into a party at your house…in 2 hours! No worries, you got this. 😉

Drive down to your local grocery store and head for the Cracker Aisle. Grab a box of TRISCUIT Original Crackers and a box of TRISCUIT Smoked Gouda Crackers. Now grab a jar of Basil Pesto {if you don’t have some already made at home}, some mozzarella pearls, grape tomatoes, and some fresh basil leaves.

How to make Triscuit Caprese Bites:

Place a dollop/teaspoon of basil pesto on top of each cracker.

Triscuit cracker topped with basil pesto.

I did not measure, I just eyeballed it. Now top each bite with a mozzarella pearl, a grape tomato half, and garnish with a basil leaf.

Five crackers topped with basil pest, mozzarella pearl, cherry tomato half, and basil leaf on a serving board surrounded by additional ingredients and ingredients titles.

It will take about 30 minutes to prepare 50 caprese bites, slicing the tomatoes is the hardest part…I need a sharper knife. 😉

Place your TomatoPestoCheesecuit bites on a serving platter and you are ready to party!!

Twenty three crackers topped with basil pesto, mozzarella pearl, cherry tomato half, and basil leaf on a serving board.

Are you wondering how I came up with “50” as the magic number for this shindig? There are approximately 54 TRISCUIT Crackers in each box. With “5” as the serving size, that will give you 50 bites (ten servings) with a couple of crackers left over for nibbling.

This recipe can be easily adjusted up or down depending on your needs.

What are you waiting for, start filling your plate.

Two TomatoPestoCheesecuit {aka Caprese Bites} on a small plate.

The basil pesto soaks into the TRISCUIT Crackers and pops with the flavor of the tomato and mozzarella. So delicious!!

Recipe Notes & tips

If you cannot find mozzarella pearls, simply cut fresh mozzarella into cubes.

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Enjoy!!