Grilled Cheese Marinara

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 min | Yield: 8 to 10 slices

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cups crushed Harvest Bakery® Cornbread Crackers
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 large eggs
• Commercial marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare grill for medium high heat. Place a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil on the grill rack.
2. Cut cheese lengthwise into 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick slices.
3. Combine cracker crumbs, Italian Seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish. 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 wax paper. Place coated cheese strips on foil-lined grill; cover and grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts.
4. Lift cheese slices with spatula and transfer to serving plates; serve with whole crackers and marinara sauce.

Notes

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. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: American Dairy Association