How can you make a mouse smile?
Say cheese!
Being a cheese lover and a fitness freak can’t go hand in hand! No matter how difficult it gets to be in that denim again we will listen to our hearts.
Well, it’s hard to resist their cravings! Or cross by dominos without having your favourite cheese burst! Or the classic mac and cheese – ultimate savoury satisfaction.
You are not alone. Whatever the situation be whether you are feeling low – or it’s a weekend we just need an excuse to have everything cheesy in our meal. Isn’t it?
But here’s the good news!
As per American Heart Association, you should count on at least 5% to 6% of saturated fats in your diet. So, if you were unable to decide cheese is a great option to get saturated fats for your body.
Because it’s gouda brie a good day… we are going to share some easy healthy recipes for cheese lovers that are worth the hype and getting addicted.
Healthy Recipes for Cheese Lovers – Best to Try at Home!
Whether it’s easy and lip-smacking appetizers like cheese balls or meals loaded with cheese here are our most favourite and tried healthy cheddar cheese recipes only for you.
#1. Baked Cherry Tomato & Feta Dip
The TikTok Feta Pasta has gone viral, but now you can eat it too!
The dip consists of feta and cherry tomatoes roasted together with basil, instead of pasta, and can be served with veggies or whole-wheat pita.
Have your perfect appetizer and get ready for Netflix and chill!
#2. Cheese Waffles
The main ingredients of these cheese waffles are cheese and eggs, which can be used to boost the protein content of your breakfast while cutting down on carbs.
You can have them with the toppings of your choice and enjoy your evening.
#3. The Ultimate Cheese Straws
Despite only requiring five ingredients, this snack will impress your friends!
There are many kinds of cheese you can use, and you could also experiment with different kinds, such as cheddar or parmesan.
#4. Whipped Cottage Cheese With Berries and Pistachios
Do you have cottage cheese right in your fridge and still are wondering what to eat?
A delicious snack can be made by mixing cottage cheese with sugar-free maple syrup, which creates a whipped texture. You can include some berries and nuts in them and have a perfect sweet treat after dinner.
#5. Healthier Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese recipe is made lighter by using butter, flour, and milk to make a rue instead of heavy cream, then thickening it with Greek yoghurt. Have them with macaroni, fusilli, pasta or cavatappi.
#6. Healthy Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese Frittata
With thin slices of smoked salmon and spreadable Boursin cheese, this frittata gives a boost of omega-3 fatty acids to your morning meal or even lunch.
You should try this once if cooking perfect scrambled eggs is not your thing.
#7. Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, and prosciutto – your tasty meal on the way!
Cheese lovers will always love Pizza, but this recipe gives the classic pizza a new twist with salty slices of prosciutto and arugula. Above that having sprinkles of parmesan cheese would absolutely be magic.
#8. Easy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug
For this dish, you will need broccoli [ don’t go by their looks] cheese and eggs in mugs with forks –
When you don’t feel like baking during the day or even preparing a large meal for the week, a frittata works great for a crowd.
You’ll be dipping into a cheesy one-serving frittata in no time at all when you make these microwave eggs.
#9. Mouthwatering Mushroom Cheesesteak
This Healthy portobello cheesesteak taste heaven.
Are you on a diet and looking for lip-smacking dishes?
You can replace the normal cheesesteak sandwich or burger with this mushroom cheesesteak, topped with provolone and sautéed onions and peppers.
#10. Everything Cream Cheese Cucumbers
You will need only three ingredients – cream cheese, cucumbers, and Waterbury.
If you want to have an easy low-carb appetizer yet tasty snack to enjoy try this recipe! Fill cucumbers with cream cheese, chives, bacon, and everything bagel seasoning after slicing and scooping out the pulp.
#11. Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
Bacon and dates make a great combination, along with the stinky (but delicious!) blue cheese.
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make them a few hours in advance!
#12. Cheesy Chocolate Mousse
There is always some room for desserts after dinners. So what else can be better than chocolate and cheese – tell me a better pairing than this!
You only need to add cottage cheese and melt chocolate to make the mouse. Serving it cold will get you more compliments. You can add some toppings – berries, walnuts, cinnamon as your taste bud says!
#13. Pecorino-Romano Crisps with Thyme
You can make crispy low-carb snacks like these cheesy crisps in just minutes! You simply need pecorino-romano cheese, thyme, red pepper, and seeds to mix well.
A golden, crispy crust forms around the crackers after they are pressed into “crackers” and baked in an oven.
#14. Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana
Follow the ratatouille recipe to make this dish faster and more healthy. I give this meal a 10 out of 10 for its flavoury substance. To make it more heavenly you can add some more layers of mozzarella slices and let them melt giving a golden crispy texture.
Sprinkle it with basil leaves, boiled beans, and potatoes and you are good to go.
So these were all the Healthy Recipes for Cheese Lovers that we were talking about so thank us later and try them now!
It’s time to cook!
Ladies… now you know what to do! Just don’t skip having cheese in your meals. Only consider swapping them along with healthy meals and nothing else.
Cheese dishes are something which you can’t resist and you shouldn’t. Now you also know how they are not the reason for gaining weight but losing off course.
So just try them out one by one and let us know which one was your favourite.