Basil Cheese Wedges Recipes

BASIL & CHEESE TORTILLA WEDGES

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.
• Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese.
• Top with mozzarella cheese, basil leaves and second tortilla.
• BRUSH or drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• BAKE 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into eight wedges to serve.

BASIL CHEESE POLENTA WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat broth, cornmeal, bay leaf and pepper in saucepan to a boil.
• Stir in oil.
• Cook and stir 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Stir in basil and hceese.
• Pour mixture into greased 9" pie plate.
• Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
• Cut polenta into 6 wedges.
• To grill: brush wedges on both sides with olive oil. Place on hot grill and cook 4 minutes, turning once.
• To bake: place wedges on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375º for 20 minutes or until browned and crispy, turning once.
• To pan-fry: heat oil in nonstick skillet. Add wedges and cook 10 minut4es or until browned and crispy, turning once.

BEST TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Press pie crust into a 9-inch pan or glass pie plate; fold excess dough under and press to form a thick edge. Cover edges with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the bottom. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drain tomato wedges in a colander or on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges in the pie shell. Sprinkle basil and garlic on top.
• Combine remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly over tomatoes; do not spread onto crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Cover edges with a ring of foil to keep from overcooking if needed. Garnish pie with whole basil leaves and serve warm.

FRIED MOZZARELLA WEDGES W/ HOMEMADE MARINARA

Steps:

• Saute onions in saucepan (do not brown).
• Add liquid drained from diced tomatoes.
• Add basil, Italian seasoning, sugar & red pepper. Simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
• Remove from heat & set aside.
• Cut cheese into thick slices & cut diagonally triangles.
• Beat egg whites with water & set aside.
• Mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, & Italian seasonings; set aside.
• Blend flour with corn starch; set aside.
• Heat oil for deep frying to 360 degrees.
• Dip cheese in flour, then in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Place in hot oil & fry a few seconds until golden.
• Remove from oil and drain.
• Add all tomatoes to saucepan & cook 1-2 minutes or until heated.
• Pour marinara into dipping bowl & top with parmesan.

BASIL CHEESE TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet. Crumble cheese into small bowl; mash with fork. Stir in eggs, basil and white pepper until well mixed.
• Cut phyllo sheets lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cover with plastic wrap, then with damp towel to keep them from drying out. Place 1 level teaspoon cheese mixture on end of 1 strip. Fold strip over cheese mixture, end over end in triangular shape, to opposite end. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining strips and cheese mixture. Brush triangles lightly with margarine.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.