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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 cup shredded cheese


Method

  1. Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
  3. Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
  4. Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
  5. Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
  6. Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Top rated Cheese appetizers recipes

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Flaky phyllo sheets are layered with a savory spinach and feta cheese filling

  • 2.5 lbs. spinach, chopped (you can substitute frozen, thawed well)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 large onions, diced
  • 2 bunches green onions, diced (incl. 4 inches green)
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (substitute 3 tbsp. dried)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 lb. ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb. phyllo pastry sheets
5/5 (1 Votes)

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It only takes 3 ingredients to make this perfect cake!

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Tomato mozzarella toast. Discover our recipe

  • Banquette
  • mozzarella
  • tomatoes
  • Parmesan cheese
  • bacon
  • cracked pepper
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

From the East Coast to the Wild West, Americans everywhere have their own way of enjoying deliciously cheesy foods. Here's the best of every state!

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza. Discover our recipe

  • 1 ball of fresh pizza dough
  • EVOO for drizzling
  • 1 stick of cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 small jalapeno, chopped
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeno, chopped
  • 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 c. panko
4.4/5 (42 Votes)

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Tasty appetizer or side dish for anyone who loves spinach

  • 2 packages frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 2 cups herb stuffing mix (cubes)
  • salt and pepper
4.4/5 (11 Votes)

We can't wait to serve these delicious cheesy bacon cups at our next brunch!

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Get fancy for your next hosting gig! Discover our recipe

  • Salmon:
  • 4 slices of smoked salmon
  • 1 garlic and herb cheese
  • Dill, lemon
  • Tomato / goat
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 goat cheese
  • 12 olives
  • Salt, pepper, vinegar, olive oil
  • parsley
  • Tomato / duck:
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 12 slices of smoked duck breast
  • balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • A few basil leaves
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Peel the mushrooms and carefully remove the stems

  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms
  • Soft cheese with herbs
4.4/5 (23 Votes)

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Great for appetizers and part of a meal!

  • 3 pkgs chopped beef
  • 3 8oz cream cheese at room temp.
  • 2 tbsp. chopped sweet onion
  • 2 tsp. accent seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4.1/5 (42 Votes)

The perfect appetizer to enjoy with an Italian dinner

  • A variety of cherry tomatoes (e.g., red and yellow), quartered
  • Balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (thinly sliced)
  • crostini or toasted sliced baguette
  • 1 small (3 or 4 ounce) package of chèvre (goat cheese), plain or herbed
4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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Hearty Broccoli Dip Recipe

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • Tortilla chips
4/5 (27 Votes)

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This easy, cool recipe is refreshing and delicious-- wait until you taste the perfect blend of flavors! Wonderful a...

  • 2 green onions
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
  • 12 oz. crab meat
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 Cup cream of coconut (the thick syrup)
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • cilantro for garnish, optional
4/5 (5 Votes)

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