NDTV Food | Updated: July 07, 2020 13:53 IST
Cheese recipes to prepare at home.
Here are our 11 best cheese recipes which we think are a must try.
Cheese! Glorious cheese! Glorious cheese!
Think: Cheese atop crackers, a dreamy pizza with melted cheese, a piping hot bowl of mac n cheese, a heavenly ham and cheese sandwich, and the list goes on. Cheese is the one ingredient which is used worldwide and is loved by over half the world's population. A turophile is a person who loves cheese. It is known that some ancient Roman houses had a special kitchen called careale only for making cheese! Cheese can be made with the milk from cow, sheep, goat or buffalo. Did you know that in the 16th century, cheese was known to have been used as a currency in Denmark? The United States is in fact, the largest producer of cheese now and there are about 2000 varieties available all over the world.
Cheese used: Cream cheese
A much-loved dessert made with crunchy oreo cookies, luscious cream cheese and melted chocolate. This cake is a sweet sweet blessing!
Cheese Recipes- Cheesecake is a classic dessert that can disappoint just nobody, specially when cream cheese melts in the mouth!
Cheese used: Mozzarella cheese
When you think of cheese, does an image of a piping hot pizza flash across your eyes? Well then, here's the recipe of the classic Margherita pizza with mozzarella cheese (famously known as the pizza cheese!) and basil leaves.
Cheese Recipes- A true Italian flag, classic margherita pizza is the favourite of one and all.
Cheese used: Feta cheese
The perfect summer salad of melon, olives and feta cheese with toasted pumpkin seeds. The sweetness of watermelon is balanced well with chaat masala, lemon and soy sauce. A melange of flavours!
Cheese used: Cheddar cheese; Ricotta cheese
Party snacks get a healthy makeover! Go gluten free with these savory tarts made with maize flour and filled with a cheesy vegetable mix.
Cheese Recipes- Go gluten free with these savory maize tarts full of cheese!
Cheese used: Gruyere cheese; Cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese
Dig deep into layers of sliced, seasoned potatoes and three types of cheese, baked golden brown with garlic-y undertones.
Cheese used: Parmesan or Cheddar
Eggplant laced with Parmesan cheese and baked in freshly made pesto sauce.
Cheese Recipes- Goodness of pesto and eggplant, baked to perfection.
Cheese used: Swiss emmental cheese; Cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese; Brie cheese
Cheese lovers, rejoice! Gourmet macaroni cheese with parmesan, cheddar, brie and emmental. This recipe is as cheesy as it can get. Cheese Recipes- Cheese lovers, rejoice. Gourmet macaroni cheese with parmesan, cheddar, brie and emmental. This recipe is as cheesy as it can get.
Cheese used: Swiss emmental cheese; Gruyere cheese
Fondue is a Swiss dish made with melted cheese. Emmenthaler and Gruyere cheese melted and drizzled with some white wine. Dip blanched vegetables like broccoli and baby corn in this hot mixture and enjoy the cheesiness in every bite.
Cheese Recipes- A Swiss dish made with melted cheese and drizzled with white wine.
Cheese used: Any or mozzarella cheese
An old world classic - a broth of sweet caramelized onions topped with a cheesy souffle as light as a feather. Baked till the cheese melts and served immediately, this one's a slurp that warms your soul!
Cheese Recipes- A classic French soup, light and easy.
Cheese used: Gruyere cheese; Cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese
The ultimate comfort food - mac and cheese, now with the goodness of mushrooms.
Cheese Recipes- The classic comfort food.
Cheese used: Cheddar cheese
The quintessential cheese recipe! Mac and cheese is the most loved, all-time meal for kids and adults alike. Quick, easy and loaded with cheese.