There are different types of cheese, from our fresh and indigenous varieties to exotic versions that are fermented for years, from varieties that retain their graininess to those that melt like a soft glue, from those that taste plain to those with a bit of sourness, cheeses across the world have their own signature taste and texture, which impacts the dish they are used in too.
Cheese is a very versatile ingredient which is difficult to resist by most of us. It can easily be added to a variety of dishes and it is true taste enhancer. This article gives you the best cheese-based delights, from the spicy toasts served on Mumbai’s streets to the fondue, which is a real ‘melting pot of cultures'.
Cheesy Pizzas
Who doesn’t like pizza? And a pizza is incomplete without cheese.
Quick Tomato Pizzas
From and Easy Tomato Pizza to Tandoori Paneer Pizza, all are loaded with cheese.
Tandoori Paneer Pizza
Even a Mexican Rajma Corn Pizza, is topped up with loads of cheese before baking. This pizza is a safe bet for any party or gathering because everybody is sure to love it!
And who can forget Pizza Margherita? It is for all the cheese and pizza lovers, especially kids. You will find this recipe in kid’s birthday party for sure.
Pizza Margherita, Thin Crust Veg Pizza
Some types of pizza use a combination of varieties to get the right texture and taste like the Four Cheese Pizza. It is a combination of mozzarella cheese, processed cheese, yellow cheddar cheese and cheese spread.
Four Cheese Pizza
Cheesy Starters
Often you land up eating only starters and no main course. That’s because starters are usually cheese laden and also fried. It has its own unique lingering taste which is irresistible.
Gooey finished Cheese Poppers are on top of the restaurant menu. Made with cheese slices and herbs and coated with bread crumbs, they are the perfect crunchy starter.
Cheese Poppers
When it comes to evening snacks, you are your own boss. Try Indian Style Nachos. All you need to make this dish are 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. Go ahead and enjoy it!
Indian Style Nachos with Cheese
Want to try a potato and cheese combo starter? Then peep into the recipe of Aloo Cheese Croquettes. They are a melt-in-mouth starter which can be enjoyed with any spicy sauce.
Aloo Cheese Croquettes, Potato and Cheese Rolls
Cheesy Sandwiches
Looking for a cheese sandwich recipe for kids? Turn to Tomato Cheese Sandwich. Perfect for an after-school treat as well as tiffin box.
Tomato Cheese Sandwich, Kids Afterschool Recipe
The moment we talk of sandwich we cannot forget the famous Mumbai roadside – Veg Cheese Grilled Sandwich. For Sandwich lovers, this is a 2 layered veg cheese grilled sandwich with the top layer having cucumber, tomatoes, onions and then loaded with grated cheese.
Vegetable Cheese Grilled Sandwich
You can also let your imagination run wild and experiment, because evening sandwiches are generally just enjoyed by you and your family. Try a Cream Cheese Sandwich. Simple to make, you can carry them for picnic too.
Cream Cheese Sandwich
Cheese Chilli Toast is yet another favourite. This awesome cheese combines beautifully with the sharp flavour of capsicum and a tasteful seasoning of green chutney.
Cheese Chilli Toast ( Mumbai Roadside Snack)
As a sweet treat you can try the Grilled Chocolate Cheese Sandwich. Made with hazelnut Nutella spread and cheese slice, it is just yummy.
Grilled Chocolate Cheese Sandwich
Cheesy Fondue
Fondues with bread sticks and toasted bread is an outta-the-world experience. Different varieties of cheese are used to make fondues.
Quick Cheese Fondue is the simplest and authentic one. Cheese spread and milk combine to give a thick, creamy and flavourful Cheese Fondue almost instantly.
Quick Cheese Fondue
Then you can try a salsa based Fondue. Yes, you guessed it right. That’s the Mexican Cheese Fondue. Two exotic varieties of cheese are perked up with a flavourful, homemade chunky salsa, jalapeno paste, peppy seasonings and a couple of other ingredients, which lend the Mexican Cheese Fondue a perfectly creamy texture and fabulous flavour.
Mexican Cheese Fondue
As a fusion recipe, you can Dabeli Cheese Fondue and Pav Bahji Fondue. The traditional aroma fused in a fancy way. Do try it!
Pav Bhaji Fondue
Cheesy Baked Dishes
Cheese can be had hot and molten, or cold and grated. Basically, it can cater to you, whatever your preference might be!
The famous Mac and Cheese is every kids favourite. Macroni with 3 types of gooey cheese – yellow cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
Mac N Cheese, Three - Cheese Mac N Cheese
Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is an easy baked dish. You can replace the spaghetti with any other pasta of your choice. Serve it with toasted bread or Garlic Toast to square up a one dish meal.
Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
Baked Vegetable Risotto is yet another cheese laden dish serves at parties. Colourful veggies cooked with rice, fresh cream and cheese and then baked – hmmm the aroma of this is truly enticing. Try it.
Baked Vegetable Risotto