Sizzling Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Sizzling Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded Gjetost cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 5 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 cup pitted ripe olives; 5 tomato wedges; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Toasted pita wedges, optional

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Gjetost cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup pitted ripe olives
5 tomato wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Toasted pita wedges, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and Gjetost cheese until blended. Shape into ten 1-in. balls; flatten into 1-1/2-in. patties.
2
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, sesame seeds, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip cheese in egg mixture, then cornmeal mixture. In a large skillet, cook cheese patties in butter in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3
Meanwhile, arrange the salad greens, olives and tomatoes on a serving platter. Whisk the oils, vinegar, onions, mustard and seasonings; drizzle over salad. Place cheese patties over the top. Serve immediately with pita wedges if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 cup shredded Gjetost cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Sizzling Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sizzling Cheese Salad

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