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Paneer Bake

Paneer is the only cheese India can lay claim to – it is a simple, un-ripened farmers cheese, except that it has no rennet (an enzyme that curdles casein in milk), only vinegar. You can bake it like a brie & serve with crackers or crusty bread or even make it into a spread*!

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Cook Time

30 Minutes

Serves

10

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F. Rub oil on paneer & bake for 20-30 minutes on a baking sheet until it starts to lightly brown. Remove from oven & let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes & Variations

Add spices to your olive oil mixture for flavoring (puréed garlic, kalonji, salt, pepper).
Try making your own paneer at home.
*if you are looking to make the paneer a spread, no need to bake it. Smear on crusty bread & sprinkle with desired toppings.

Ingredients

1 wheel paneer

2 Tbsp EVOO

Bread or crackers

Optional toppings: avocado, blueberries, cilantro, salt, pepper, lemon juice

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F. Rub oil on paneer & bake for 20-30 minutes on a baking sheet until it starts to lightly brown. Remove from oven & let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

1 wheel paneer

2 Tbsp EVOO

Bread or crackers

Optional toppings: avocado, blueberries, cilantro, salt, pepper, lemon juice

Notes & Variations

Add spices to your olive oil mixture for flavoring (puréed garlic, kalonji, salt, pepper).
Try making your own paneer at home.
*if you are looking to make the paneer a spread, no need to bake it. Smear on crusty bread & sprinkle with desired toppings.

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30 Min

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30 Min

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