Cheese Wedges Recipe

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"These easy cheesy treats are a hit at evening gathering," shares Jennifer Eilts of Omaha, Nebraska.

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Cheese Wedges Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 egg
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed

Directions

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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 183 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 417 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Wedges in Taste of Home June/July 2001, p63

Cheddar Tip

Select sharp cheddar when using packaged shredded cheese from recipes that you’d like to have a bolder flavor. If you will be shredding cheese at home from bulk cheddar, you can choose from mild, medium, sharp and extra sharp.