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The Best Types Of Cheese For Grilling

If you are a fan of grilling food, chances are that at some point in time, you will think about either grilling cheese or garnishing food with cheese before grilling it. Either way, you will find that the excellent texture of grilled cheese will be worth the effort. However, as is the case with grilling other types of food, it’s important to realize that the only way to get the most out of it is by ensuring that you do it properly. The most important initial step in grilling cheese is actually picking the cheese you will get to grill. Remember that not all types of cheese are suited for this, so simply picking any off the shelf is often not a good idea. 

The process of grilling cheese

It’s not that difficult for you to grill cheese. All you need to do is heat up the grill and ensure that the fire is moderate. Once the grate is hot, you should then lay the cheese on it and turn it once after around five minutes. The other way to do it is by heating a plancha on the grill, which will allow you to sear the cheese. 

What types of cheese can be used?

As has been explained, not all types of cheese are ideal for grilling particularly if you are interested in searing them directly on the grill. The types of cheese that will provide the best outcome for this include: 

•    Haloumi Cheese 

This is a type of cheese that is native to the Cyprus region. It’s usually made from goat and sheep milk, and has a very firm texture as a result. During the making of this type of cheese, the curds are usually heated before the cheese is made, which also contributes to this firmness. If you are interested in grilling this type of cheese, you are advised to drain it well and even pat it dry first. It’s also important to slice it into thin or thick slabs depending on the effect you are going for. Most people find that putting a layer of olive oil on the cheese slabs will make it easier to work with. It’s also a perfect cheese for seasoning with fresh mint, red onion, red tomato and other ingredients. 

•    Provoleta

In Uruguayan and Argentinian cuisine, any grilling session is not considered complete without the presence of this type of cheese. This is a melting cheese that is normally served with bread and used as an appetizer. If you are interested in using it for grilling, you should consider buying it in one inch slabs, one of which is enough to serve around two people. Once again, garnishing it with some olive oil and seasoning such as oregano and pepper flakes will go a long way in making it more tasty. When grilling the cheese, you should only do so until when it’s brown and molten, but not for much longer than this since it might melt through the grate. 

•    Kefalotyri

This is yet another type of cheese made from goat and sheep milk from the Greece region. It’s a firm cheese, which makes it ideal for grilling as well. The aged versions of the cheese are much firmer than the younger ones.

•    Juustoleipa

This is a cow’s milk cheese that is most popular in the Scandinavian region. It tends to have an attractive brown crust when grilled, and most people consider it to be one of the tastiest grilled cheeses.

These are just some of the cheese types that are most ideal for grilling. The next time you are interested in doing so, you should avoid simply picking any type of cheese off the shelf. You can pick any of the above from specialist cheese stores or grocers. In addition, BBQ catering specialists can also advise you further if you are planning a BBQ party.