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Grilled Queijo Coalho

Queijo coalho is a Brazilian favorite, grilled to golden perfection with a salty, squeaky texture. Get all the details about how to grill cheese, where to buy grilling cheese and what other types to try in this guide to grilling cheese. Serve it with oregano, chimichurri or olive oil for an easy taste of Brazil. Pair with mate gelado — Brazilian iced tea — for the ultimate beach vibe!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 5 Queijo Coalho Cheese Skewers or another grilling cheese like halloumi

Instructions

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  1. Spritz your grill with nonstick spray to prevent the cheese from sticking to it.
  2. Preheat the grill to high heat. To test the heat, a good rule of thumb is that you should only be able to hold your hand over the heat for about 5 seconds. That's how you know the grill is hot enough.
  3. Arrange the cold queijo coalho skewers (see notes) on your grill, and grill on high heat.
  4. Work quickly and give the cheese constant attention. This is not a recipe where you can walk away from the grill.
  5. Turn the cheese frequently, every minute or so, even if it hasn't browned yet — it will eventually get there, and frequent turning helps it cook evenly (see notes).
  6. When the cheese is golden brown, remove from the heat and enjoy!
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Notes

  • To succeed at grilling queijo coalho, you must take the cheese straight from the fridge and immediately grill it. If it sits at room temperature it'll soften, and it can might melt on the grill before it gets a golden crust.
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  • If you're nervous about the cheese dripping or sticking, try using a plancha or a couple of sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil as a barrier between the cheese and the grill.
  • To succeed at grilling queijo coalho, you must take the cheese straight from the fridge and immediately grill it. If it sits at room temperature it'll soften, and it can might melt on the grill before it gets a golden crust.
  • If you're nervous about the cheese dripping or sticking, try using a plancha or a couple of sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil as a barrier between the cheese and the grill.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 867mg (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 800mg (80%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 867mg 36%
Sugar 2g 4%
Calcium 800mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.