Marinated Grilled Provolone Sticks
Authentic Provolone cheese takes center stage with this traditional appetizer featuring olive oil-garlic-and-herb-marinated Grande Sliced Provolone melted over thick rustic wedges of grilled ciabatta bread. It’s a great way to keep your customers happy until the main course arrives.
Course: Appetizers
Products used: Provolone
Marinated Grilled Provolone Sticks
Description
Ingredients
Marinated Grilled Provolone Sticks
Italian Dressing/Dipping Sauce
Instructions
Marinated Grilled Provolone Sticks
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Grill ciabatta roll halves for 45 to 60 seconds on each side or until grill-marked.
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Dip each slice of Grande Sliced Provolone in Italian Marinade to evenly coat; drain excess and arrange 2 slices over cut sides of each grilled ciabatta roll half.
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Bake at 500°F for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes in an impingement oven, for 3 to 4 minutes in a deck oven or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Cut each ciabatta roll half into 3 strips, arrange on appetizer plate over 4 lemon slices. Drizzle 1 oz. Italian Dipping sauce over grilled provolone bread; top lightly with sea salt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Italian Dressing/Dipping Sauce
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Combine ingredients in bowl and whisk to blend. Let sit for 4 hours to infuse flavors.
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Reserve 9 oz. for use in recipe as Italian Marinade and 17 oz. for use as Italian Dipping Sauce.
Note
Yield: One appetizer for sharing
Yield: 26 oz. (17 servings) marinade
