Basil Cheese Wedges Recipes

CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut cheese into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half diagonally. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and red pepper flakes if desired. In another bowl, beat egg. Dip cheese triangles into egg, then in crumb mixture., Place on a greased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until browned and cheese begins to melt. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

GRILLED ICEBERG WEDGES WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Light a grill and preheat for at least 10 minutes or preheat a grill pan. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp but still slightly chewy, about 5 minutes. (You could do this in a cast-iron skillet right over the grill).
• In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the sour cream, vinegar and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the cut sides of the iceberg wedges with oil and season with salt. Grill over moderately high heat until the edges are browned and grill marks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn to brown the other cut side, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Transfer the wedges to a platter and drizzle with half of the dressing. Sprinkle with the bacon and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.

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 WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese. Top with mozzarella, basil and second tortilla.
• Brush with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 8 min. or until golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

CHEESE AND BASIL GIANT SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Prepare a cookie sheet with a generous amount of nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine 2 cups flour, cheese, basil, baking powder, baking soda, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Add buttermilk and oil; mix only until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Divide dough into two balls.
• Knead each ball gently three times on a surface floured with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour.
• On prepared cookie sheet, pat dough into two circles, each 7 to 8 inches in diameter.
• With a sharp knife, score each disk 1/4 inch deep into six wedges; do not cut through.
• Brush tops of the disks with egg.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cut each disk into six wedges while hot.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

BASIL AND CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese, basil and second tortilla.
• Brush with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese,.
• Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into 8 wedges.

CREAMY CHEESY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and sour cream in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until eggs reach the desired consistency. Mix in basil during final minutes of cooking.

BASIL GARLIC CRESCENTS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, butter and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Add flour; cover and process until mixture forms a ball., Divide dough into 2 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Brush with oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder. Cut each circle into 12 wedges., Roll up wedges from the wide end and place pointed side down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends of each to form a crescent shape. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; serve warm.

BASIL CHEESE WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet which has been lined with foil and lightly sprayed with PAM; spread with cream cheese.
• Top with mozzarella cheese, basil and second tortilla.
• Lightly brush the top tortilla with dressing and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into eight wedges to serve.