Say Cheese With These 5 Delicious Cheese Recipes

Bread Pizza

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 bread slices
• 4-5 tbsp pizza sauce
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (corn, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes)
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• Pepper to taste
• Oil for toasting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Trim the edges of the bread slices and arrange them on the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toast in the oven for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Spread pizza sauce on each slice, top with vegetables, Italian seasoning, pepper, and mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake for 6-7 minutes until the cheese melts.
5. Serve immediately with chili flakes and sauce.

Mozzarella Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Shred the mozzarella cheese.
2. In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs and garlic powder.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
4. Form the shredded cheese into balls. Coat each ball in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Fry the cheese balls in hot oil until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot with a spicy dipping sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups breadcrumbs
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• Marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Spread flour in a shallow dish, beat eggs in another dish, and place breadcrumbs in a third dish.
2. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
4. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining chicken.
5. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C). Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until the cheese melts and browns.
6. Serve with pasta and remaining marinara sauce.

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

For Topping:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• Salt

For Mac 'n' Cheese:

• 1/2 cup pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Red chili pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp chicken broth
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. For the topping: Melt butter over medium heat, add breadcrumbs, and cook until golden brown. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Boil water, add salt, and cook pasta until it begins to soften, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red chili pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute. Add flour and whisk for another minute.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring until smooth. Cook until thick and bubbly, then remove from heat.
5. Add cheeses and stir until smooth. Mix in cooked pasta and pour into a baking dish.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until breadcrumbs are crisp and sides are golden brown.
7. Serve hot.

Cheese Pakora

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion, thinly chopped
• 1 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
• 4 green chilies, thinly chopped
• 2 tbsp corn flour
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• A pinch of baking soda
• A pinch of black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except oil and cheese. Set aside.
2. Shred the cheese and form into balls.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Coat cheese balls with the mixture and fry until golden brown.
5. Serve hot with coriander chutney or tomato ketchup.

Interesting Cheese Facts

• Global Cheese Production: In 2020, the world produced approximately 21.86 million metric tons of cheese. Source: Statista
• Lactose Intolerance: Some cheeses like aged cheddar and Parmesan contain very low lactose levels, making them suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals. Source: Healthline
• Calcium Content: Cheese is a rich source of calcium, essential for bone health. A single slice of cheddar cheese contains about 200 mg of calcium. Source: USDA

Enjoy these recipes and the health benefits that come with them!