Appetizer of the Week – Grilled Cheese Marinara

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Nov 5

This week's Appetizer of the Week – Grilled Cheese Marinara. To make this week's recipe you'll be needing Cheddar Cheese, Crushed Cracker Crumbs, Dried Italian Seasoning, Ground Pepper, Large Eggs, and Marinara Sauce. Say Cheese! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you'll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Grilled Cheese Marinara
Who can resist the taste and texture of warm, flavorful cheese cloaked in a crispy coating paired with a simple tomato and basil marinara sauce?

Recipe Ingredients:
8 ounces mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed cracker crumbs (plain or flavored as desired)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
Homemade or commercial marinara sauce

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cut cheese lengthwise into 1/3 to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
2 – Combine cracker crumbs, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3 – Working with one piece of cheese at a time, dip cheese slices in beaten egg, coating completely. Coat with crumb mixture; place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
4 – To grill, prepare grill for medium-high heat. Place a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the grill rack. Place coated cheese strips on foil-lined grill; cover and grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts.
5 – To pan-fry, brush the bottom of a heavy skillet with olive oil; place over medium-high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium; add cheese slices.
6 – Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts. Using a spatula, transfer to serving plates; serve with marinara sauce.