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Nothing beats a summer barbecue with friends and family around the grill, sipping on some cold drinks and eating tasty food. While there are some classics that everyone loves on the grill, an added component of cheese always elevates your meal to new heights.
If you’re looking to shake things up beyond the usual hot dogs, brats, and burgers, we’ve got a selection of grilled cheese for you to explore! And no, we don’t mean grilled cheese sandwiches—literally grilled cheese!
You might be surprised to know that there are some cheeses that won’t turn into a melty, gooey mess once they’re placed on a hot grill. These kinds of cheeses go from being tasty to melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with added char, a smoky flavor, and an altered texture from the grill. Grilling cheese can enhance its flavor, with a caramelized crust and a melty interior.
Ready to go to the next level of barbecuing? Check out our favorite cheeses to enjoy on the grill!
Top Cheeses to Grill
Bread Cheese
Some cheeses are simply made to be grilled, and bread cheese is one of them! The “bread” in the name comes from the distinct brown crust the cheese forms when placed on a hot surface. Bread cheese is springy yet firm, and it doesn’t melt, but softens just enough to be chewy. The texture of bread cheese changes completely when grilled: before, it’s squeaky and rubbery, but once it’s grilled, it becomes soft and runny.
Bread cheese is considered to be a specialty in Wisconsin, and it’s best enjoyed as a snack paired with your favorite beer or wine. You can’t go wrong with featuring this delectable treat at your backyard barbecue!
Feta
Feta is an exquisite combination of salty, tangy, and creamy, and it enhances any dish it’s added to, whether that’s a pasta, salad, soup, or sandwich. You can slice it, crumble it, melt it, and, yes, even grill it!
Though feta has a melting point, it’s sturdy enough to get some char on the grill as well. Simply keep it in large blocks instead of crumbles so the cheese holds its form. Put your feta on the heated grill and leave it just long enough to get charred on the outside before it gets melty on the inside.
Instead of eating the grilled feta in large chunks, on account of its strong flavor, you can crumble it on a burger, top it over veggies or a salad, or whip it into a smoky dip. The added flavor will enhance the rest of your grilled dishes!
Provolone
Provolone does melt eventually in heat, but not as fast as other Italian cheeses, like mozzarella. When grilled on high heat, the provolone melts into a creamy blanket with crispy edges. The char from the grill adds to the delicate, smoky flavor already in provolone cheese.
Once the cheese is off the grill, it turns into a soft, gooey pile that can be spread on crackers or bread. Serve provolone immediately after grilling, since it can get a rubbery consistency as it cools.
Techniques for Grilling Cheese
When it comes to preparing the cheese for grilling:
1. Don’t slice your cheese before grilling it. Place the full block of cheese on the grill, as this will prevent it from falling between the grilling bars. Only cube or slice it once it’s finished.
2. Remove any excess moisture from your cheese to keep it from sticking to the grill.
3. Brush your cheese or grill with a light coat of olive oil to further ensure they won’t stick, but also to add flavor!
How to grill your cheese:
1. Preheat the Grill: Make sure your grill is hot before adding the cheese, but not too hot—you don’t want to burn the outside of your cheese! Medium heat tends to work best, as the cheese heats up on the inside and the texture changes as the surface warms.
2. Direct Heat: Put the cheese directly on the grill for about five to seven minutes per side. Look for those signature char marks!
3. Don’t Overcook: Keep an eye on the cheese on your grill so it doesn’t overheat and begin to melt.
Impress your guests at your next barbecue with your cheese grilling skills! Enjoy cheese in a whole new way once it’s grilled, with its melty interior, smoky exterior, and enhanced flavors!
