Grilled Cheese Sticks with Marinara
Grilled Cheese Sticks with Marinara
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 cup
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 130
- Total Fat
- 5 grams
- Sodium
- 260 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 10 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 cup
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 130
- Total Fat
- 5 grams
- Sodium
- 260 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 10 grams
- Protein
- 5 grams
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
6 ounces mozzarella, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
30 Keebler (R) Town House (R) Original Crackers (crushed to 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup marinara sauce, recipe to follow
Quick Blender Marinara Sauce:
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
3 to 4 basil leaves, roughly torn
Directions
- Cut cheese into twenty-four 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/3-inch pieces. In shallow dish combine cracker crumbs, Italian seasoning and pepper. In another shallow dish slightly beat eggs.
- Line baking sheet with wax paper. Dip cheese pieces in egg. Roll in crumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush heavy skillet with olive oil. In skillet cook cheese pieces, a few at a time, over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- Outdoor Grill Instructions: Preheat grill. Place heavy-duty foil on grill rack. Place cheese pieces on foil-covered grill rack. Cover and grill over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts, turning once. Serve with marinara sauce.
Quick Blender Marinara Sauce:
- Combine tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a blender and puree. Transfer to a small pot to heat on the stovetop or microwave until warm. Fold in torn basil leaves.
- PER SERVING (2 crackers): 130 calories, 5g fat, 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugar, 5g protein
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