7 Surprising Ways To Use Cheese

Cheese is a surprisingly versatile ingredient. You can make a stunning variety of foods with cheese as a base, or complement even more foods with a well-chosen cheese. Some of these dishes take some cheese manipulations skills, and others can be made by anyone. Here are seven of the most surprising ways to use cheese in dishes.

1) Cheese Scones

If baked correctly, cheese can be shaped into an almost doughy substance. From there they can be shaped into delicious scones. They can be filled with a variety of delicious ingredients, or even filled with even more cheese!

2) Au Gratin Potatoes

Everyone knows potatoes are better with cheese, but you need a little splash for these delicious take of your favorite spud. These are really easy to make, and are sometimes known as “funeral potatoes”. Despite their name they are good for any old meal and taste amazing!

3) Grits Additions

Grits by themselves are pretty plain. Most people use traditional breakfast toppings to mix it up with their morning meal. Cheese however, is just as good with grits, and makes a great addition to any meal. Melt the cheese evenly however, as this combination has a tendency to get rather clumpy.

4) Buckwheat Straws

By themselves, buckwheat strays are a healthy and delicious snack. With cheese, they are much easier to make, as they hold together better, and they taste a ton better. This is the perfect snack if you are looking for a healthy way to get some cheese into your diet.

5) Homemade Jalapeno Poppers

While it may seem like a hard recipe, making your own jalapeno poppers is super simple! All you need is bread crumbs and melted cheese, then dip the the pepper into the cheese then the breadcrumbs. Bake until the bread crumbs are crisp around the outside of the pepper and enjoy!

6) Quiche Squares

Quiche by itself is a great way to use cheese, but with a little imagination, you can take this recipe to the next level as a snack item. Both bacon and spinach are popular choices for this. Simple whip eggs, mix in melted cheese, add a small amount of bread crumb, and bake in a baking pan.

7) Cheese and Apple Pie

While it may not sound terribly appealing at first thought, cheese is an amazing compliment to apples. Simply add some cheddar to your apple pie and enjoy. Really, it is delicious!