Sides to Serve with Cheese Plates
Roasted Shallots with Blue Cheese Recipe
When roasted, shallots become sweet and caramelized and pair beautifully with cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Pickled Red Onion Recipe
Tangy, slightly sweet pickled red onions can add bright color and tons of flavor to grilled cheese sandwiches or be served on the side of a cheese plate. The onions pair especially well with aged cheese like sharp Cheddar and Comte.
Black Olive Tapenade Recipe
This olive spread is great served with cheese, or spread onto sandwiches or pizza
Apricot Jam Recipe
Apricot jam and fresh chevre is delicious on a baguette for breakfast, or served with crackers for an evening appetizer.
Apples With Sugar and Spice Recipe
Granny Smith apples cooked with brown sugar and cinnamon are delicious with Cheddar cheese.
Cherry Chutney Recipe
The sweet, tart flavor of cherry chutney pairs perfectly with cheese
Spiced Pecans Recipe
Serve these pecans with aged cow's milk cheeses, or young, creamy goat cheeses
Candied Orange Peel Recipe
Candied citrus is a beautiful (and edible) way to garnish a cheese plate
Mint Pesto Recipe
Mint pesto can be used on pizza, pasta and sandwiches and pairs well with fresh, mild cheeses
Challah Bread Recipe
Challah bread can be served next to a cheese plate
Soda Bread Recipe
Soda bread pairs well with sharp cheddar and fresh goat cheese
Fennel Spread Recipe
A richly flavorful spread that can also be used on pizza or pasta
Roasted Cherry Tomato Recipe
Roasted cherry tomatoes can be used as an easy topping for pizza or pasta
Lavash Flatbread Recipe
Thin, crispy lavash can be served as a cracker or bread
Cheese and Crackers
How to pair cheese and crackers, including recipes for homemade crackers
Arugula Pesto Recipe
Arugula pesto has a delicious, peppery kick
Butter Thins Homemade Cracker
A simple homemade cracker with a slightly sweet flavor
Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crackers Recipe
Homemade Crackers Made with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe
Substituting toasted pumpkin seeds for pine nuts gives basil pesto a slightly richer texture and earthier flavor.
Whole Wheat Flatbread Topped with Scrambled Eggs and Cheese Recipe
Whole wheat flatbreads can be served alongside a cheese plate