Delicious cheese snacks: food options to diversify your menu

Cheese is one of those versatile foods that can always transform an ordinary dish into something delicious. But what if cheese became the basis of the dish itself? We at joy-pup will look at some interesting cheese snacks that will add a touch of sophistication to any event.

Caprese with mozzarella and tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 mozzarella ball
• 2 tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes into thin slices.
• On a large flat platter or tray, place alternate mozzarella and tomato slices in circles.
• Place fresh basil leaves between mozzarella and tomato slices.
• Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

Baked camembert with walnuts and honey

Ingredients:

• 1 piece of Camembert
• Walnuts
• Honey

Step-by-step preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Place the camembert ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Pierce the top of the camembert with a knife several times.
• Place the cheese in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes until softened.
• Meanwhile, prepare the walnuts.
• Remove the camembert from the oven and cover it with the walnuts.
• Drizzle the camembert with honey.
• Serve with slices of fresh bread or baguette.

Breaded cheese balls

Ingredients:

• 250 g cream cheese
• 100g hard cheese (such as cheddar or parmesan), grated
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, shredded cheese, basil, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Form small balls from the resulting mixture.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
• Dip each ball in the egg, then in the breading.
• Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
• Fry the cheese balls until golden brown, turning them from time to time.
• Place the finished balls on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
• Serve hot with your favorite sauce.

To be continued…