Are you looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next party? Look no further than these tasty Pepper Jack Cheese Wedges with Homemade Marinara Sauce.
Pepper Jack Cheese Wedges Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Pepper Jack cheese, cut into wedges
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil, for frying
Instructions:
- Preheat your deep fryer to 375°F
- Set up three shallow dishes, one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
- Dip each wedge of Pepper Jack cheese into the flour, then the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process one more time, making sure that each wedge is fully coated
- Carefully place the coated cheese wedges into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir to combine
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the flavors have melded together and the sauce has thickened slightly
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving
Now you’re ready to impress your guests with these delicious Pepper Jack Cheese Wedges and Homemade Marinara Sauce. Enjoy!