Savory Cheese S'mores for Home or Camp Fire!!

Sheri-BDB's Note:

This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. Mean Chefs words are: These little tid-bits are just plain yummy! They are great to fix when you are camping, or at home! Cooks Note: Bocconcini are small balls of fresh mozzarella. If they are unavailable, cut 8 ounces fresh mozzarella into 1-inch cubes.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 crackers

• 32 crackers , preferably whole wheat
• ¼ cup purchased sun-dried tomato pesto or ¼ cup olive tapenade
• 16 fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 16 bocconcini (see Note)

Directions:

1. For Camp Fire:.
2. For each s'more, set out two crackers and spread one with about 1 teaspoon of pesto or olive spread. Top with a basil leaf, if using.
3. Spear a cheese ball or cube on a long stick or skewer. If using fresh mozzarella, squeeze cheese with a paper towel to remove excess water.
4. Hold skewered cheese over an open fire or very hot coals. Cook for about 2 minutes, turning skewers to soften and brown cheese evenly on all sides.
5. Using a dry cracker, a fork or a knife, scrape cheese onto cracker with spread and basil leaf.
6. Top with second cracker to make a sandwich. Eat immediately.
7. For Home:.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9. Use 16 thin slices of baguette in place of crackers. Top each slice with a bit of pesto or tapenade, then a piece of cheese.
10. Cook in oven 8 to 10 minutes, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.
11. If desired, finish under broiler for a golden top. Garnish with shredded basil.