Bake Fried Sage Leaves Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Spray a nonstick baking sheet with spray extra virgin olive oil.

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   Using a pastry brush, brush the sage leaves on both sides with the egg mix and season with salt and pepper.

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   Dip each in bread crumbs or possibly flour, turning to coat on all sides, shaking off the excess.

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   Arrange the sage leaves on the prepared baking sheet.

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   spray the tops of the leaves with oil and reseason with salt and pepper.

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   Bake the leaves till crisp and nicely browned, 1- to 12 min.

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    Serve at once.

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    Serve as an antipasto or possibly garnish for other dishes.

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    Variation: Stuff sage leaves.

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    Cut 1 oz smoked mozzarella, bel paese, or possibly fontina into flat thin strips a little smaller than the sage leaves.

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    Brush 2 sage leaves with egg mix on both sides.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Press the leaves together, sandwiching a strip of cheese between them.

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    Dip the leaves in bread crumbs or possibly flour, turning to coat on all sides, shaking off the excess.

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    Spray with oil and bake as described above.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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