Description
Grilled Cheese Skewers are a delightful and easy appetizer featuring grilling-friendly cheese threaded onto skewers, brushed with olive oil, and grilled to a crispy, golden perfection. Perfect as a savory snack or party starter, these skewers offer a smoky, slightly charred flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 20 ounces Queso Fresco (or any grilling cheese)
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 10 metal or bamboo skewers (if bamboo, soak in water for at least 10 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat Grill: Set your grill to medium heat to ensure gentle cooking without burning the cheese.
- Cut Cheese: Slice the Queso Fresco into 1-inch wide strips suitable for threading onto skewers; the length may vary due to the cheese’s round shape.
- Thread Cheese: Carefully thread the cheese strips onto the soaked skewers, ensuring they are secure.
- Season Skewers: Brush the skewered cheese with olive oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper if desired, taking care as grilling cheese is often naturally salty.
- Grill Cheese Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook the first side until lightly browned and crisped, about 1 minute. Flip to the second side, grilling for an additional minute. Continue rotating the skewers until all sides are evenly browned and gently crisped.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, melty, crispy cheese skewers.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Use grilling cheese that holds shape well, like Queso Fresco or Halloumi.
- Adjust seasoning lightly due to inherent saltiness in grilling cheeses.
- Keep an eye on the cheese to avoid overcooking and melting off the skewers.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
