Are you craving a quick and delicious snack that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than dilly cheese cubes, a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of dill with the creamy goodness of cheese. These bite-sized morsels are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a party snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up a batch of dilly cheese cubes that will be the star of any gathering. Let's dive into the world of dilly cheese cubes and discover how to make this delectable snack at home.
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HOMEMADE CHEESE CURDS
Generally, if the need for poutine is strong, you'd stock up on fresh cheese curds at the store. But since many of my viewers don't live near such stores, I decided to take one for the team and show you how to make your own. Is it worth all the effort? Well, fried cheese curds are a very nice treat, and having a cube of fresh cheese to pop into your mouth any time you get the urge is pretty sweet. And, of course, your poutine will thank you. You can serve these immediately or cover with a cheesecloth and let sit for 12 hours for a tangier flavor.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 4h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour milk into a sterilized pot. Place pot into a larger pot filled with a few inches of water. Heat milk, stirring occasionally, to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C). Remove from heat.
- Dissolve calcium chloride in 1/4 cup water; stir into the milk. Sprinkle mesophilic culture over the surface of the milk. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir gently for 1 minute. Cover and let culture ripen for 35 minutes.
- Dilute rennet with 1/4 cup water. Stir rennet into the milk mixture for exactly 1 minute. Cover again and let sit until a knife can cut cleanly through the curd, about 45 minutes. Cut curd into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes directly in the pot. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Cover curds and heat, stirring every 10 minutes, to 98 degrees F (37 degrees C), about 90 minutes. Squeeze curds together to check if they stick. Drain curds and transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer set inside a pot.
- Pour enough whey over the curds to reach about 3 inches at the bottom of the pot. Let drain for about 1 minute. Cover with cheesecloth and the pot lid. Heat the whey below to keep curds between 112 and 115 degrees F (44 and 46 degrees C); let drain for 10 minutes. Curds will stick together to form a slab. Cut slab in half, re-cover, and let drain for 10 minutes.
- Flip curds over and re-wrap. Drain for 10 minutes more, keeping the temperature still between 112 and 115 degrees F (44 and 46 degrees C). Cut the slab into smaller slabs and stack them inside the cloth. Return to the pot and cover. Continue draining, flipping and rearranging the slabs every 15 minutes at the same steady temperature, about 1 hour total.
- Unwrap the slabs and let them rest for a few minutes on a paper towel-lined plate. Cut into cubes and place curds in a zip-top bag. Add 1/2 of the salt; shake to coat. Add remaining salt and repeat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 11 g
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER TOASTIES
I got this recipe years ago from a friend of a friend. I love it and make it all the time for parties. It looks great on the platter, and it is super easy! Everyone loves it!
Provided by Dianne McKenzie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 619 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
DILLY MINI CHEESE BALLS
??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. -Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape tablespoons of cheese mixture into balls. Roll in walnuts and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
DILLY CHEESE BALL
The whole family devours this herby cheese spread-even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. -Jane Vince, London, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 2-1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat first six ingredients until smooth. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate several hours. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DILL AND CHEESE DIP
A great dip to make and bring to potluck dinners with some veggies, such as carrots and broccoli.
Provided by David
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, blend cottage cheese, plain yogurt, lemon juice and garlic powder. Cover and place in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour, until chilled.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into the cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle with a layer of dried dill weed. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
DILLY CHEESE BALL
A beautiful cheese ball with pickles, perfect for Christmas or any potluck!
Provided by Priscilla
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, dill pickles, green onions, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Mix pecans and parsley together in a shallow bowl. Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll in pecans and parsley. Arrange parsley sprigs around the cheese ball.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 467 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
DILLY CHEESE SOUP
My grandkids will tell you they can't stop with just one bowl of this simple satisfying soup. Even the youngest ones beg me to make it! It's been a family favorite for over 50 years now.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and sour cream; heat and stir just until cheese is melted (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHILI CHEESE CUBES
This is an hors d'ourve that makes a marvelous snack or even lunch entree, as well. This is much like a crustless quiche, It is nutritious and not too picante -- a delicious and satisfying blend of 2 kinds of cheese with chilies and other things, all of which make a happy mouth. And remember: happy mouth, happy you!
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 36-48 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until light -- 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; add to eggs and mix well.
- Fold in the cheeses and chilies (and olives, if used).
- Turn into prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into small squares; serve hot as appetizers. Leftovers are good cold, also. Serve as a snack or as part of a luncheon dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 234.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5
DILLY CHEESE RING WITH SPINACH DIP
This is my daughter's favorite appetizer. Instead of serving spinach dip with ordinary bread cubes, you bake refrigerated biscuits into a delicious bread ring.-Sandra Conti, Agawam, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 12-16 servings (3 cups dip).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For dip, in a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a small bowl, combine the cheese, butter, dill and garlic powder. Cut each biscuit in half; arrange half of the pieces in an ungreased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm with spinach dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DILLY CHEESE CUBES
Make and share this Dilly Cheese Cubes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 65 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove crusts from bread.
- Reserve crust for another purpose.
- Cut bread into 1 inch cubes, set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, stir butter and cheese over low heat until melted.
- Stir in dill weed, worcestershire and onion.
- Beat in eggs.
- Remove from heat.
- Using a fork, dip each bread cube into hot cheese mixture, turning to coat all sides.
- Shake off excess sauce.
- Arrange coated cubes on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Refrigerate 1-2 days or freeze immediately.
- To serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake refrigerated cubes 10 minutes, frozen cubes 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.6
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cheese into even cubes. This will help them to hold their shape better when coated in the herb mixture.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill. However, use half the amount of dried dill as fresh dill, as it is more concentrated.
- You can also add other herbs to the coating mixture, such as parsley, chives, or basil.
- If you want a spicier cheese cube, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coating mixture.
- Be sure to coat the cheese cubes evenly in the herb mixture. This will help them to stay flavorful.
- If you are making the cheese cubes ahead of time, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Dilly cheese cubes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply snacking on. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and crowd-pleasing snack that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give dilly cheese cubes a try.
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