Whether it’s bubbling and golden, oozing from layers of flaky pastry, or folded into pillowy dough, cheese transforms every bake into a crowd-pleasing delight. From melty pull-apart breads to savory tarts, these 10 recipes are a testament to the irresistible allure of cheese in all its forms. No matter the occasion, these cheesy creations are sure to steal the spotlight at your table.
10 Bakes Perfect for Cheese Lovers
Sourdough Cheese Crackers
If you love Cheez-Its or Cheese Nips snack crackers, you’ll love this homemade version. This dough freezes beautifully. If you want to change the flavor profile, you can use different spices or herbs, or change the cheese. They’re great with smoked paprika and Manchego or with herbes de Provence and Parmesan. Cut them into small squares to mimic those beloved snack crackers, but cut them any shape or size you like.
Ham and Cheese Croissants
Whether you need a snack break or an energizing lunch, these Ham and Cheese Croissants will soon be your favorite dish. The salty, slightly sweet ham pairs perfectly with the gooey Gruyère cheese for an unbeatable flavor combination. Surrounded in the flaky, buttery exterior of the croissant, these pastries are the perfect shareable treat!
Feta Cheese Rolls
Platinum Yeast® from Red Star® helps these Feta Cheese Rolls achieve its superior fluffy rise, making it the perfect pillowy bed for the aromatic Feta Cheese Filling.
Baked Pastry-Wrapped Cheese
Looking for a perfectly blended snack of savory and sweet? Then look no further than this Baked Pastry-Wrapped Cheese. Enveloped in flaky pastry, this warm and melty cheese is best served with a drizzle of honey or even your favorite jam or preserves.
Goat Cheese-Harissa Babka
Earthy goat cheese meets spicy harissa in this delectable Goat Cheese-Harissa Babka recipe. The outside gets its golden glow from a tempting Hot Honey Syrup and is sprinkled with crushed red pepper, and the inside is flecked with fresh parsley and thyme.
Cheese and Chive Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire pudding is an English side dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water—the Brits love a baked pudding. We give the classic version a serious savory upgrade with our Cheese and Chive Yorkshire Pudding. These will deflate while cooling, so they are best served still warm, right out of the oven.
Beer Cheese Pretzel Tart
Acting as a chewy, edible bowl, a puffy pretzel tart base holds our decadent Beer Cheese Filling that packs a triple threat of Gouda, Cheddar, and cream cheese, offering all the wondrous flavors of Oktoberfest.
Savory Fig, Black Pepper, and Cheese Rolls
Masquerading as cinnamon rolls, these salty, cheesy, slightly sweet rolls will have you wondering why you didn’t venture into the world of savory rolls sooner. The rich, fluffy dough of these Savory Fig, Black Pepper, and Cheese Rolls is enriched with sour cream and spiced with a sprinkle of pepper for a tender bite with a kick.
Spinach and Three Cheese Gözleme
Gözleme is made from a non-yeasted dough called yufka, which is pliable and easy to work into a thin round. At Middle Eastern-inspired bakery Sofra in Cambridge, Massachusetts, co-owners Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick serve multiple versions of gözleme, one with seasonal farm vegetables, sometimes one with red lentils or sausage, and always one with that traditional spinach-cheese mixture.
Manchego Fennel Cheese Straws
These stress-free Manchego Fennel Cheese Straws are the perfect solution for your next holiday gathering. We made ours with Manchego cheese, a buttery Spanish sheep’s milk cheese with a firm texture, but you could also substitute a good Parmesan cheese.
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