Best 7 Cheesy Italian Bread Wedges Recipes

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In the culinary realm, cheesy Italian bread wedges have etched their place as a desirable treat, tantalizing taste buds with their golden crust, soft interior, and delectable blend of cheesy goodness. This culinary delight, often served as an appetizer or a side dish, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you seek a quick snack or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, discovering the perfect recipe for cheesy Italian bread wedges is an adventure worth embarking on.

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ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES



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"These savory wedges aren't hard to make, but they taste great," writes Danielle McIntyre of Medicine Hat, Alberta. "They're terrific served with soups, salads and pasta dishes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, salt, remaining water and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Pat dough flat. Let rest for 5 minutes. Press into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Spread with salad dressing. Combine the garlic powder, oregano, thyme and pepper; sprinkle over dough. Top with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES



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A cheesy Italian starter, perfect for dipping in ranch or marinara sauce.

Provided by LoveFood

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 (1 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine yeast mixture with vegetable oil, salt, and half the flour in a large mixing bowl; stir mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place risen dough into an 8x8-inch square baking pan. Cover the top of the dough with Italian salad dressing mix and sprinkle loaf with oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. About 5 minutes before bread is finished baking, sprinkle the loaf with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; bake until cheese has melted. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1559.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

THE BEST CHEESY GARLIC BREAD EVER RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread Ever Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, fresh parsley, green onions, fresh oregano, garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, baguette

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ stick butter, softened
⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
⅓ cup green onions, sliced
⅓ cup fresh oregano, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 baguette, 8-inch (20-cm) piece

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, herbs, garlic, and cheese and mix until smooth.
  • Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then spread the butter mixture to your liking evenly on the cut sides of the baguette (any leftover mix can be frozen for up to 1 month).
  • Place the baguette on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown on the edges.
  • Slice, cool, and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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People are astounded to learn I make this savory Italian bread from scratch in less that an hour. With this recipe from my brother-in-law, warm slices are a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ITALIAN HERB AND CHEESE BREADSTICKS



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Thanks to convenient frozen dough, these delectable breadsticks are oven-ready in 20 minutes. The cheesy bites are so good dipped in warm marinara sauce. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. In a small bowl, mix butter, Italian seasoning and garlic; spread over dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over butter mixture. Fold dough in thirds over filling; pinch seams to seal., Cut crosswise into twenty-four 1/2-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 2 or 3 times. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD WEDGES



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A wonderfully gooey version of garlic bread with jarlsberg

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Side dish, Snack

Time 45m

Yield Make 12 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 6

85g butter , room temperature
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
175g jarlsberg cheese , coarsley grated
2 tbsp chopped parsley
¼ tsp crushed dried chillies
1 round French country loaf, or ciabatta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to fan 170C/conventional 190C/ gas 5. Beat the butter and garlic, then mix in the cheese, parsley and chillies. Cut the bread in half crossways through the centre.
  • Spread the cheese mixture on the cut sides of both bread halves. Wrap each half loosely in foil and put on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, unwrap the foil and bake a further 10-15 minutes until starting to turn pale golden. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.92 milligram of sodium

CHEESY ITALIAN BREAD WEDGES



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A cheesy Italian starter, perfect for dipping in ranch or marinara sauce.

Provided by LoveFood

Categories     White Bread

Time 2h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 (1 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine yeast mixture with vegetable oil, salt, and half the flour in a large mixing bowl; stir mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place risen dough into an 8x8-inch square baking pan. Cover the top of the dough with Italian salad dressing mix and sprinkle loaf with oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. About 5 minutes before bread is finished baking, sprinkle the loaf with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; bake until cheese has melted. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1559.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bread wedges. This will help to prevent them from tearing.
  • If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the mozzarella cheese into thin slices.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the bread wedges. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Watch the bread wedges closely while they are baking. They can burn easily.
  • Serve the bread wedges warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Italian bread wedges are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game days. With a few simple ingredients, you can make these bread wedges in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these cheesy Italian bread wedges a try. You won't be disappointed!

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