Adyghe cheese baked in the oven

2 servings

30 minutes

Baked Adyghe cheese is a delicate and aromatic dish that intertwines the traditions of Caucasian cuisine. Adyghe cheese, with its soft texture and slight tanginess, pairs perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes, pungent garlic, and aromatic herbs. Baking gives the cheese a tender golden crust while preserving its creamy consistency inside. The light tang of lemon juice and the richness of olive oil enhance the rich flavor of this dish. It is perfect as an independent appetizer or as an accompaniment to main courses. Serve it with crispy bread or fresh herbs, enjoying its refined aroma and harmonious combination of ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 464.8
• Proteins: 28.5g
• Fats: 31.1g
• Carbohydrates: 2.7g

Ingredients

• Adyghe cheese: 300 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
• Pickled garlic: 2 clove
• Sea salt: to taste
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Dried basil: to taste
• Thyme: 1 sprig
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cheese into small cubes and place them in a baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adyghe cheese: 300 g

2. Thoroughly wash cherry tomatoes in cool water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g

3. Add them to the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g

4. Chop the garlic coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickled garlic: 2 cloves

5. Season with dried basil and thyme leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried basil:  to taste
   • Thyme: 1 sprig

6. Sprinkle with lemon juice and oil. Add garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Pickled garlic: 2 cloves

7. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

8. Cover with foil and place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

9. Remove the foil, lower the temperature to 180 degrees, and bake for another 5-10 minutes until lightly browned.

10. Let it cool a bit and serve.