Basil Parmesan Fans Recipes

BASIL PARMESAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, oil, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, basil, pepper sauce and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

BASIL PARMESAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended (mixture will be thick). Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and basil until cheese is melted. Serve over pasta.

BASIL PARMESAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine egg, onion powder, basil, parsley, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pepper, salt, olive oil and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Add ground beef, mixing well, but be certain not to over-mix. Shape into eight 3/4 inch thick patties.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Place burgers on grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 14 to 18 minutes. When done, remove from grill and serve warm with buns and condiments of choice.

BASIL PARMESAN FANS

Steps:

• Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut butter into flour and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs; stir in the sour cream with a fork until incorporated well and you've made a ball of dough.
• Divide the resulting pastry dough into 4 portions; wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees.
• Mix together the cheese, garlic powder, and dried basil; divide into 4 portions.
• Roll each portion of the pastry into a rectangle, about 12x6 inches, on a well-floured board and sprinkle with a portion of the cheese mixture.
• Fold ends to meet in center, forming a square; sprinkle with a portion of the cheese mixture.
• Fold in the previously-folded edges to meet in the center, sprinkle with a portion of cheese mixture, then fold lengthwise in half (as if you were closing a book).
• Flatten the dough lightly, sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture, then fold lengthwise again.
• Cut approximately 3/16-inch slices on the folded edge and place slices on an un-greased cookie sheet.
• Bring the ends of each slice together to form a fan shape.
• Bake until light brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Makes about 48 fans, which make nice appetizers.