Easy Cheesy Savoury Dinner & Lunch Recipe Ideas
Explore delicious savoury cheese meal ideas that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner! These mouth watering delights are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
When it comes to comfort food, cheese is an undisputed winner! From its creamy texture to irresistibly gooey, melted perfection, it’s at the heart of countless recipes worldwide. Cheese is especially prominent in Mexican-inspired cuisine, where it effortlessly balances bold flavours and spices. That’s why we’re bringing you a range of easy cheesy dinner and lunch recipe ideas that you can enjoy any day of the week!
In this article, we’ll delve into the role of cheese in Mexican-inspired cooking, explore popular cheese varieties, and feature some easy, cheesy recipes, including our showstopping Cheesy Pork Quesadillas. Whether you're looking for savoury cheese recipe ideas for a quick family dinner or vegetarian-friendly cheesy delights, we’ve got you covered!
The Role of Cheese in Mexican Cuisine
What makes cheese indispensable in Mexican-inspired dishes? It’s the way it complements spices, cools down heat, and adds depth and creaminess. Whether it’s melted within a quesadilla, baked atop enchiladas, or scattered over nachos, cheese acts as a unifying element that makes every bite better.
Ready to put some cheesy magic to work? Dive in to explore a range of Mexican-inspired recipes that are sure to hit the spot.
Cheesy Pork Quesadillas
If you're in search of cheesy dinner ideas that combine bold flavours with comforting textures, look no further than our Cheesy Pork Quesadillas recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish offers a delightful medley of barbecue pulled pork, salsa, sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese—all wrapped up in soft flour tortillas.
Recipe Name
Cheesy Pork QuesadillasTotal Time
50 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
2Ingredients
- 410g pack barbeque pulled pork
- 4 Old El Paso™ Super Soft Regular Flour Tortillas
- 150ml soured cream
- 1 jar (226g) Old El Paso™ Thick ‘N’ Chunky Salsa
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese, halved diagonally
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC (180ºC for fan assisted ovens), gas mark 6. Cook the pulled pork following the pack directions then using two forks shred the meat and stir in the barbecue sauce from the pack.
- Spread half of each tortilla with some of the soured cream. Top the cream with 1/4 of the pork mixture, 1 tablespoon of the salsa and 2 half-slices of cheese. Fold each tortilla over the filling to make a semi-circle and press down gently.
- Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add two of the quesadillas and cook for about 3 minutes, turning once, until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are golden.
- Repeat with the rest of the oil and remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve with the rest of the remaining salsa and soured cream.
Expert Tips
- Look out for packs of pulled pork with barbeque sauce in large supermarkets. If unavailable, use shredded left over roast pork heated in saucepan with 6 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce.
Instead of the cheese slices you could use grated mozzarella cheese or crumbled goats’ cheese.
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More Quick Mexican-Inspired Cheese Recipe Ideas
Looking for more quick and cheesy meal ideas? Explore these irresistible recipes:
Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Pan-Fried Mushroom and Cheese Flautas
Beefy Fajita Mac and Cheese
Expert Tips for Cooking with Cheese
- Grate Fresh Cheese: Skip the pre-shredded varieties (which often contain anti-caking agents). Grate your own for better melting and creamier results.
- Blend Cheeses: Layering flavourful cheeses like Cheddar with melty ones like mozzarella can take your dishes to the next level.
- Golden Finish: A quick broil under the grill can create that irresistible bubbly, golden topping.
- Room Temperature is Best: Bring cheese to room temperature before cooking for smoother melting.
Which Cheesy Recipe Will You Choose?
Whether it’s a plate of Cheesy Pork Quesadillas or our vegetarian Pan-Fried Mushroom and Cheese Flautas, these cheesy recipe ideas are perfect for those days when you’re looking for a hearty, comforting dish. Plus, who doesn’t love cheese?! Dine Loud and Proud when you share these recipes with family and friends. They’re sure to ask you for the secret recipe!
Which will you try first? Don’t keep the cheese waiting!
