The Best Cheese Recipes to Make Right Now!
Toasties, pasta, lasagne, fondue, arancini… these dishes would be nothing without cheese. We show our appreciation to this wonderful dairy product with our ultimate round up of the best cheese recipes to make right now.
Cheesy Sandwiches
When you think of the best cheese recipes, what is more iconic than the toasted cheese sandwich? Not much really. It’s cheese in one of its simplest and most delicious forms.
Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie
Everyone has a sarmie preference, but you haven’t lived until you’ve tried a Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie.
Recipe for Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie
Pan-fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon & Kimchi
Everything you love about a classic grilled cheese, but with a deliciously umami surprise.
Recipe for Pan-fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon & Kimchi
Oven Baked Triple Decker Croque Monsieur with French Fries
Stacked to the heavens and absolutely divine, this is the Eiffel Tower of Croque Monsieurs!
Recipe for Oven Baked Triple Decker Croque Monsieur with French Fries
Cheesy Hashbrown Waffles
These potato waffles are made even more delectable with the addition of grated, toasted cheese. Yum!
Recipe for Cheesy Hashbrown Waffles
Caprese-style Roosterkoek Sandwich
Nothing beats fresh-off-the-coals roosterkoek. We’ve elevated this braai classic with Mediterranean flavours for the ultimate feast.
Recipe for Caprese-style Roosterkoek Sandwich
Cheesy Bobotie Jaffles
Jaffles are one of our all-time favourite bazaar foods. Filled with Bobotie and melted mozza, you’ll love this toasted treat.
Recipe for Cheesy Bobotie Jaffles
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Take your grilled cheese game to the next level with this recipe. It uses 4 different kinds of cheese, each with its own unique flavour, giving you an out of this world multi-dimensional toastie. Think smoky, nutty and gooey all in one bite!
Recipe for The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches
When it comes to toasties, go big or go home. This recipe coats the bread in crumbs, and is then fried to crispy, melty perfection.
Recipe for Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches
The Ultimate Braai Broodjies
Braai broodjies, South Africa’s smoky take on the toasted cheese!
Recipe for The Ultimate Braai Broodjies
Aubergine Braai Broodjies
Just because you can’t eat bread doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy toasties. This recipe is a great alternative for Banters.
Recipe for Aubergine Braai Broodjies
Boerewors, Chutney & Cheese Braaibroodjies
We’ve decided that possibly one of the most delicious things you can put on a toastie is, in fact, a piece of boerie! We made these banging toasted sarmies complete with gooey cheese, boerewors and chutney for a little sweet zing. They are so good, they’ll make you weep.
Boerewors, Chutney & Cheese Braaibroodjies
Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Not quite a toasted sarmie, but as close as you’ll get to a Mexican version. Melty cheese, roasty tomato salsa and charred corn, all tucked between two crispy tortillas. Yum!
Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa
Pan-fried Toasted Cheese on Sourdough
Pan-frying is one of the best ways to make a toasted sarmie. It melts the cheese slowly and the bread becomes slowly toasted and golden.
Recipe for Pan-Fried Toasted Cheese on Sourdough
Croque Monsieur
Trust the French to take a simple toasted cheese and turn it into a gourmet meal! This recipe uses Camembert and pairs perfectly with a ham of your choice.
Cheesy Casserole & Pasta Dishes
What is pasta or potato bake without cheese? We can’t even bear to go there… these recipes bring carbs and cheese together as one.
3-Cheese Pap Tart
A delicious trifecta of mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan; this moreish tart was made for special braai occasions.
Chakalaka Mozzarella Skillet Melt
Give the regular beans and toast an upgrade with this Chakalaka Mozzarella Skillet Melt.
Recipe for Chakalaka Mozzarella Skillet Melt
Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake
This Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake is a winner when it comes to easy family dinners.
Recipe for Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel Bake
Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
Elevate mains with this comforting Cheesy Hashbrown Bake – it’s downright delicious!
Recipe for Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
Chicken Lasagne
Sheets of pasta layered with chicken and cheesy and tomatoey goodness – that’ll do it!
Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Leeks
This cheesy childhood classic gets an adult make-over with leeks, giving it extra richness for the ultimate comfort meal.
Recipe for Macaroni & Cheese with Caramelized Leeks
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Fear not Banters, you can still have your Mac & Cheese and eat it too.
Recipe for Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Pea & Pancetta Risotto
A creamy dish full of the sweetness of peas and with a bite of crisp, salty pancetta.
Recipe for Pea & Pancetta Risotto
Pear & Gorgonzola Gnocchi
A devilishly creamy pasta dish will have you question: ‘Is this dinner or dessert?’
Recipe for Pear & Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Gnudi Ricotta
Gnudi are very similar to gnocchi, although are made with ricotta cheese instead of potato. The sage beurre noisette adds a classic richness to this dish.
Cheese Pizza & Tarts
Another Italian classic made great by cheese. Try these cheesy pizza and tart recipes.
Braaied Veggie Pizza
This white pizza is the ultimate shareable meal. Aubergine and courgette slices are braaied and added to a crusty homemade pizza base, along with creamy burrata.
Recipe for Braaied Veggie Pizza
Flatbread with Brie Cheese, Prosciutto, Rocket & Cherries
Topped with ribbons of prosciutto, melted brie and peppery rocket, this flatbread is the ultimate crowdpleaser.
Recipe for Flatbread with Brie Cheese, Prosciutto, Rocket & Cherries
No-Knead Pizza with Mozzarella & Prosciutto
Shout out to bread king, Jim Lahey, for making pizza at home so much better with his no-knead dough method. Try it, it will change your pizza life!
No-Knead Pizza with Mozzarella & Prosciutto
Easy Cheesy Pizza Heart
Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than homemade heart-shaped pizza!
Easy ‘Pizza’
This recipe sneakily uses wraps as the base for a quick and easy prosciutto and cheese pizza.
Caprese Galette
A buttery flaky pastry topped with melted mozzarella and tomato.
ONION, OLIVE AND GOAT’S CHEESE TART
A deliciously cheesy and savoury tart that is easy to make, and even easier to eat.
SAVOURY BLUE CHEESE CHEESECAKE
It might seem like an overkill, but this is honestly one of the best ways to entertain friends and family. The onion marmalade, preserved figs, beetroot and walnut topping perfectly balances the earthy, salty blue cheese.
Recipe for Savoury Blue Cheesecake
Cheese Schnacks
Try these recipes for great snack ideas. Ideal with a glass of vino.
Pork Meatballs with Bocconcini & Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
A meaty delight that will make your taste buds swoon.
Recipe for Pork Meatballs with Bocconcini & Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
Crunchy Mozzarella & Ham Pap Bombs with Perinaise
Arancini, but make it South African. We don’t know what we’d do without pap and perinaise.
Recipe for Crunchy Mozzarella & Ham Pap Bombs with Perinaise
Kataifi-wrapped Halloumi
Halloumi is already pretty high in our estimation of cheese – wrap it in fine, crispy pastry and deep fry… well, it just doesn’t get much better than that.
Recipe for Kataifi-wrapped Halloumi
Chevin & Cream Cheese Truffles
These bite-sized balls are the perfect accompaniment to a great glass of wine.
Recipe for Chevin & Cream Cheese Truffles
Arancini
These are a great way of using up leftover risotto, assuming, of course, it wasn’t all eaten.
Spanish Croquettes
Tuck into these deep-fried bundles of joy.
Crispy Haloumi Wrapped Phyllo
An easy, cheesy starter that will leave guests impressed.
Recipe for Crispy Haloumi Wrapped Phyllo
Gruyere & Mushroom Stuffed Potato Skins
Hollowed out crispy potato skins stuffed with cheese, mushroom and potato.
Recipe for Gruyere & Mushroom Stuffed Potato Skins
Fondue Anyone?
These fondue-inspired starters are ideal for entertaining dinner party guests.
Tartiflette Savoyarde
This dish hails from the Savoie region of France. Caramelised onions, pork rashers, Camembert and potatoes are baked in the oven to create a bubbling hot, cheesy situation.
Recipe for Tartiflette Savoyarde
Cherry Chutney with Oven-roasted Camembert
The ultimate dish for entertaining. The Camembert and fruity chutney combo is divine!
Recipe for Cherry Chutney with Oven-roasted Camembert
Mini Fennel Fondue
Not your traditional take on the fondue – these are perfect for dinner party starters.
Beer & Cheese Fondue
When we think ‘best cheese recipes,’ we think fondue and dunking crispy bread into pots of edible gold.
Baked Camembert with Roasted Figs & Hot Honey
This Camembert dish is the perfect dinner party starter; bake ’til gooey, top with roasted figs, crunchy nuts and hot honey drizzle and enjoy.
Recipe for Baked Camembert with Roasted Figs & Hot Honey
Whipped Feta Dip with Green Olive Salsa Verde
Say ‘hello’ to your new fave party dish. This creamy cheese combo is delish smothered on toasted baguette and topped with a zesty green olive salsa.
Recipe for Whipped Feta Dip with Green Olive Salsa Verde
Cheese Desserts
If you don’t consider yourself a sweet tooth, try a cheese based end to your meal instead. The subtleness of cheese is great for balancing out the sweetness.
Vin de Constance Poached Pears with Butterscotch Sauce
Plated on a luscious bed of mascarpone and drizzled with butterscotch sauce, you’ll savour each spoonful of this classic dessert.
Recipe for Vin de Constance Poached Pear with Butterscotch Sauce
Brioche Tartines with Whipped Cheese & Plum Jam
Everything you love about a cheese board on brioche toast. Exceptional!
Recipe for Brioche Tartines with Whipped Cheese & Plum Jam
White Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cheesecake
This is next level indulgence… try and stop yourself from having just one slice!
Recipe for White Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Berry Cheesecake Bars
As pretty as a picture and even better to eat! We love these cheesecake bars to bits.
Recipe for Berry Cheesecake Bars
Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish
Light, flaky and buttery pastry filled with cream cheese and fresh blueberries – this is truly a melt-in-mouth pastry.
Blueberry & Cream Cheese Danish
Strawberry & Cream Cheese Fold-Over Pie
These sweet dessert mini pies will be a hit at any party!
Recipe for Strawberry & Cream Cheese Fold-Over Pie
New York-style Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic NY dessert. This is one of our go-to favourites for any occasion. It’s really easy to make and comes out perfectly every time.
Recipe for New York-style Cheesecake
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
Not only do these look amazing, they are incredibly addictive.
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