2 Easy Cheddar Cheese Recipes Every Vegetarian Must Try

Bursting with a creamy goodness, cheddar cheese can be an incredibly delicious addition to a vegetarian diet.

Updated Jun 17, 2024, 10:39 PM IST

Who doesn’t like a delicious dish loaded with a burst of cheesy goodness? Even if you are following a vegetarian diet, there are multiple options for cheese lovers. Cheddar cheese, known for its melty and versatile character can become a great companion for various scrumptious treats starting from quick appetisers to comforting main course.

So, if you are looking for some special vegetarian dishes loaded with the flavour of cheddar cheese, here are two recipes for you:

Grilled Cheddar Cheese Pinwheels - Serves 8

Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes

These cheesy pinwheels are as fun to make as they are to eat. You can serve it for a light lunch or crowd-pleasing appetiser.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
1	Puff pastry sheet, thawed
1/2 cup	cheddar cheese, shredded
as required	Dijon mustard
as required	Fresh herbs

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the pastry.
Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese. Also add chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavour.
Roll up the pastry sheet tightly from the long end, jelly-roll style.
Slice the roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese - Serves 4

Prep time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 1 hr 20 min

This classic comfort delight when combined with cheddar cheese becomes extremely irresistible. Twice-baked potatoes are perfect for a satisfying vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
4	Potatoes
2 tbsp	Olive Oil
as required	Salt and pepper
1/4 cup	Sour cream
200 ml	Milk
1/2 cup	Cheddar cheese, shredded
50g	Chives, chopped

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C.
Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 1 hour, or until tender.
Let the potatoes cool slightly.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin border.
In a medium bowl, mash the potato flesh with sour cream, milk, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fill the potato skins with the cheesy potato mixture.
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly on top.
Garnish with chopped chives (optional) and serve.

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