Best 4 Freeze Ahead Cheese Bread Recipes

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Craving a hearty and delectable snack? Look no further than the ultimate guide to creating the perfect freeze-ahead cheese bread. In this comprehensive article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets to crafting this delectable treat. From ingredient selection to baking techniques, we'll unveil the steps to creating cheese bread that will tantalize your taste buds and become a staple in your freezer. Get ready to embark on a cheesy adventure as we unlock the secrets to making the best freeze-ahead cheese bread.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD



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Brazilian cheese bread, or pão de queijo as we call them in Portuguese, are a true gift to the universe! This typical Brazilian snack is lightly crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and has a cheese flavor just hugs your mouth. This Brazilian cheese bread recipe is easy to make and yields about 30, so you can make a stash for now, and freeze the rest for later.

Provided by aline_shaw

Categories     Appetizer     Breakfast     Snack

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 10oz round of Queso Fresco, crumbled (*see below for option)
1 cup full fat milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus 1 Tbsp for oiling your hands)
2 eggs
1 lb tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch)
2 tsp kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Add the tapioca flour and the salt to a large bowl, whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses and the eggs and set aside.
  • Add the milk and the oil to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer on stove top over medium heat.
  • When the liquid simmers, remove the pan from heat, and immediately pour the hot liquid into the tapioca mixture and using a wooden spoon, stir to combine - the mixture will not be homogeneous, it'll be gummy and clumpy. See step by step images above for reference.
  • Wait 5-10 minutes until the tapioca mixture is cool to touch, and only then add the cheese and egg mixture to the tapioca mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon, or your hands to combine. Now you should have a homogeneous mixture and it should come together as a ball. You'll still see some white tapioca specks in the dough - don't worry, that's totally normal!
  • Oil your hands, then scoop a Tbsp to 2Tbsp size portions, roll them into balls, and arrange them in a baking sheet approximately 2" apart from one another. *For freezing instructions see section below!
  • Bake until golden brown, approximately 30-35 minutes.
  • To freeze your Brazilian cheese bread for later, follow all steps up until rolling the little balls and placing them the baking sheet. Then, just place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes for the balls to set (just enough for them to hold their shape).
  • When the balls are set, you can place them in a freezer safe ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3-4 months.
  • To bake them, no thawing needed! Just preheat the oven to 350F, then arrange the little frozen balls in a baking sheet about 2" apart from one another and bake until golden brown - approximately 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

FREEZE-AHEAD HAM & CHEESE SANDWICHES



Freeze-Ahead Ham & Cheese Sandwiches image

Looking for yummy Healthy Living sandwiches that you can make in bulk and store conveniently in your freezer? Look no further!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 slices 100% whole grain bread
24 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Virginia Brand Ham
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
8 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

Steps:

  • Cover 8 bread slices with ham; spread with mayo. Top with 2% Milk Singles and remaining bread slices.
  • Wrap individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Freeze up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 37 g, Protein 20 g

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY GARLIC BREAD



Make-Ahead Cheesy Garlic Bread image

This was inspired by SaraFish's Recipe #18914 (highly recommended). I've adjusted a few ingredients and transformed it into a make-ahead recipe that you can keep on hand in your freezer for a quick side to spaghetti, etc.

Provided by Chef Itchy Monkey

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12 large pieces of garlic bread, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 French rolls (sandwich size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheese, divided (I use mozzarella, parmesan and a little bit of cheddar)
dried parsley

Steps:

  • Split sandwich rolls in half lengthwise and set aside.
  • Place peeled garlic cloves into food processor and pulse a few times to mince.
  • Add softened butter, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the cheese. Process mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread generously onto each sandwich roll. Place rolls face up on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining cheese onto the rolls, pressing down to make it stick. (note: you can process all the cheese with the butter, if you want. It works either way.).
  • Sprinkle rolls with dried parsley.
  • Cover and freeze until firm, then store in sealable freezer bags.
  • When ready to bake, take out the number of frozen rolls you want to serve, and bake at 450°F for about 7-10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned around the edges.

FREEZE AHEAD CHEESE BREAD



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This stuff is great; you mix up a giant batch, freeze it on cookie sheets, throw into ziploc bags and whenever you want a couple (or 5) slices of cheese bread, you just throw'er in the oven! Freeze before baking and you can put them in the oven right out of the freezer!

Provided by Cadillacgirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 egg whites
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside.
  • Cream butter or margarine, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  • Beat in the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese.
  • Fold in stiff egg whites.
  • Spread mixture on bread slices.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 621.8, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.2

Tips:

  • To make slicing easier, freeze the cheese bread for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a bread machine, you can make the dough by hand. Just follow the instructions in the recipe and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • To brush the tops of the cheese bread with butter, place a bowl of melted butter in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to apply the butter to the bread.
  • If you are using frozen cheese bread, thaw it at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can also freeze baked cheese bread. To do this, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag. The bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Freeze-ahead cheese bread is a delicious and easy way to have fresh bread on hand whenever you need it. With a little planning, you can make a batch of cheese bread ahead of time and freeze it for later. When you're ready to serve it, simply thaw the bread and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Your family and friends will love this cheesy, flavorful bread!

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