Argentinian Grilled Provoleta Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
South American, Argentinian, Uruguayan
Argentinian Grilled Provoleta Cheese
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Provoleta is an Argentinian cheese specialty. This cheese appetizer is seasoned with chimichurri or fresh oregano and then grilled until melted, browned and bubbly. It is the perfect was to kick off your asado or outdoor BBQ.
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Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Provoleta cheese or Sharp Provolone
- 1 Tablespoon Chimichurri optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 425-450 degrees. If using a grill, set up for indirect heat.
- Cube the provoleta into about 1 inch cubes. Lightly oil the bottom of a small cast iron pan or each circle of a provoleta pan with olive oil, use a small amount of chimichurri sauce.
- Cook the provoleta until the cheese is melted. If using a cast iron pan, carefully flip the cheese. Optionally, top the cheese with a little fresh oregano. Continue to cook for 3-5 more minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Carefully remove and place on a trivit. Serve with bread and use a fork to pick up pieces of the grilled provoleta cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
507IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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