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Cheese straws

You don’t need to be a professional

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twists. Start by rolling out a block

of thawed store-bought puff pastry

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top with egg wash and sprinkle with

grated queso de bola before cutting

it into 1-inch-wide strips. Take both

ends of a strip and twist them around

each other. Repeat with the rest of

the strips. Place them on a parchment

paper-lined baking sheet and bake

in an oven preheated to 400°F until

puffed and golden brown. Let cool for

10 minutes before serving.

Lacy cheese frico

Whip up the perfect delicate garnish

for soups, salads, and sandwiches by

making queso de bola crisps. Take

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two- to three-inch-wide rounds, three

to four inches apart on a parchment

paper-lined baking sheet. Bake in an

oven preheated to 350°F for 10 to

15 minutes or until just melted. Let

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Cheesy dinner rolls

Transform dinner rolls into a gooey,

savory treat! Brush melted butter on

top of a loaf of sweet dinner rolls. Top

with a generous sprinkling of queso

de bola, quick-melting cheese, and

cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven or

toaster oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or

until cheese has melted. Serve warm.

Warm cheese spread

Share the cheesy love by making a

savory spread to go on top of crackers

and toast. Beat together cream

cheese, mayonnaise, a pinch of sweet

paprika, and a big handful of shaved

or grated queso de bola. Place in an

ovenproof dish and bake in a very hot

oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until nice

and bubbly.

Festive fondue

If gooey cheese dips are more your

style, try your hand at fondue. Toss

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de bola and cheddar cheese with a

generous spoonful of cornstarch in

a bowl. Heat a good splash of dry

white wine, a bay leaf, a few whole

black peppercorns, and a crushed

garlic clove in a medium saucepan.

Remove aromatics then slowly whisk

in the cheese mixture. Cook over low

heat until smooth and thick. Serve in

a fondue pot with bread, cured meat,

and pickles.

Quick cheat’s Alfredo

Sometimes, the only thing a warm

bowl of pasta needs is a little bit of

cream and a whole lot of cheese.

Skip the fuss of making a roux and

béchamel sauce, and serve up freshly

cooked thick-cut pasta (like fettuccine

and pappardelle) with a twist of black

pepper, a splash of all-purpose cream,

and a heavy dose of shaved queso de

bola. The heat of the pasta will bring

everything together and make an

instant cheesy sauce.

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of a classic Pinoy Christmas by way of

Mexico. Boil yellow sweet corn then

cut into thirds. Brush the warm corn

sections with softened butter and

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queso de bola, then wrap with thin

strips of cured ham like prosciutto.

Egg white omelet

Queso de bola can make for a healthy

breakfast, too. Lightly beat three large

egg whites seasoned with salt and

pepper until light and foamy. Cook

over medium heat in a nonstick frying

pan for one to two minutes. Top with

grated queso de bola, herbs (we

like chives and parsley), and freshly

cracked black pepper. Once cooked

thoroughly, fold the omelet over and

serve immediately.

Baked fruit and cheese

For something a little bit sweet and

a whole lot savory, serve queso de

bola wedges with a dish of warm,

freshly baked fruits. Toss a handful

of cleaned, seeded fruits (we like

peaches, pears, and apples) in an

ovenproof dish with a few tablespoons

of honey and several cracks of freshly

ground black pepper. Bake in the

oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until soft

and caramelized. Serve with cheese

slices and a glass of sparkling wine.

Cheesy fish bake

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weeknight dinner with an easy, cheesy

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garlic, a pinch of paprika, a handful of

fresh breadcrumbs, and some freshly

chopped parsley in a medium bowl

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cheese topping and bake in a 350ºF

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golden brown. Serve with cups of rice.

Queso crumbs

Queso de bola isn’t just for the

holidays. Make a big batch of cheesy

seasoned breadcrumbs, which you

can keep well past Christmas day.

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grated queso de bola, dried thyme,

dried oregano, salt, and freshly

ground black pepper. Keep in an

airtight container in a cool, dry place

or in the freezer for an extended

period, and use to coat everything

from chicken thighs to pork chops

to vegetables.

Crunchy green beans

Use your cheesy new queso crumbs

to give your greens extra crunch. Toss

together French green beans, olive

oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and

half a cup of queso de bola-seasoned

breadcrumbs in an ovenproof dish.

Pop in the oven for 30 minutes and

serve hot, alongside a hearty main.

Don’t worry if you’ve got loads of queso de bola this

holiday season. We have a dozen recipe ideas that feature

everyone’s favorite Christmastime cheese.

with cheese

PHOTOGRAPHY:

MICHAEL ANGELO CHUA.

TEXT AND STYLING:

CHINO L. CRUZ.