Gourmet Holiday Nibbles: Cheese-Infused Recipes Everyone Will Love
Gourmet Holiday Nibbles: Cheese-Infused Recipes Everyone Will Love
These two holiday-ready bites are simple, flavorful, and perfect for impressing guests. Creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and a little indulgence make these recipes stand out on any festive spread.
Zucchini Basil Samosas
Ingredients:
- 18 oz Fromager d’Affinois Florette
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 6 sheets brick pastry
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté zucchini cubes for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly softened.
- Remove the rind from the cheese and combine with zucchini and basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut each sheet of brick pastry into three strips. Fold each strip corner-to-corner to form triangles.
- Fill each triangle with the zucchini-cheese mixture.
- Bake at 450°F for 6-8 minutes until golden, or pan-fry in olive oil 3-4 minutes per side for a crispier finish.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Horseradish Potato Bites
Ingredients:
- 4 oz Pine River Horseradish Cheese Spread
- 12 bite-sized potatoes
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3-4 stems fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Boil potatoes until just undercooked, then let cool until easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice off one end of each potato, leaving about 2/3 intact, and scoop out the centers into a bowl.
- Mix the scooped potato with bacon crumbles, half of the horseradish cheese spread, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Refill each potato with the mixture, placing them stuffed-side up on a baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until golden.
- Sprinkle with additional salt and coarse pepper before serving.
Tips for Holiday Hosting:
- Both recipes can be made ahead of time and finished in the oven just before serving.
- For extra flair, garnish samosas with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of finely chopped basil.
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