Elevate Your Appetisers: XXL Melted Cheese on the Kamado

Surprise your guests and delight your loved ones with a convivial recipe: XXL Melting Cheese. Melting in the mouth, aromatic and tactile, this gratinated cheese on the kamado transforms the aperitif into a warm and unique moment. Discover how to easily create this delicious sharing experience, effortless yet with maximum impact.

Ingredients:

Success lies in simplicity and the quality of the base product. Favour a raw milk, soft cheese that is suited to the gentle cooking of the kamado. XXL sharing formats ensure everyone enjoys it.

• Cheese of your choice: camembert or reblochon from 500g to 1kg (in a wooden box)
• Three to four cloves of garlic – fresh or confit, depending on the desired intensity
• A few sprigs of thyme, rosemary or herbes de Provence
• Honey, for a sweet and golden touch
• Salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation: the XXL melting ritual

Preparing a melting cheese on the kamado takes little time, but every step matters to release all the aromas:

Step 1: Using a sharp knife, make a few cross incisions on the top of the cheese

Step 2: Slip the garlic, thinly sliced, into the cuts. If you enjoy a more intense flavour, insert a few fresh herbs as well.

Step 3: For a sweet and savoury twist, drizzle with honey or add dried fruits (hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.)

Step 4: Place the cheese back in its wooden box (removing the lid), or in a dish suitable for the BBQ

Ready for the oven!

Mastering kamado cooking

The secret to success is slow cooking over indirect heat. This method prevents any drying out and ensures a perfectly gooey centre. To make this recipe, you will need:

• Preheat the kamado BBQ to 150°C with indirect heat (place a deflector plate or use the top grill).
• Place the cheese box on the grill. Close the dome for a steady rise in temperature.
• Allow to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. The cheese should puff up slightly and offer a smooth centre, without cracking.

Keep a close eye: as soon as the crust appears wobbly, serve immediately!

Service and accompaniments: conviviality takes centre stage

Melted Cheese on the kamado is enjoyed informally, straight from its box. It’s up to you to choose the accompaniments to suit the occasion:

• Toasted country bread, fresh baguette, breadsticks
• Cured sausage, dry-cured ham, chorizo, bresaola
• Dried fruits: figs, apricots, hazelnuts or grapes
• Gherkins or crunchy vegetables for freshness

Place the cheese in the centre of the table. Everyone takes up a spoon or dips their piece of bread; the golden crust and melting centre are simply waiting to be shared.

Tips and variations to surprise your guests

Wish to go further? The kamado opens up a world of experimentation:

• Add a dash of liqueur (Calvados, peated whisky) to enhance the cheese
• Vary the flavours: black pepper, Espelette pepper, citrus zest
• For a summer aperitif, serve with a chilled rosé or a craft beer

Do not limit the recipe to Camembert: other soft cheeses can also be used with the kamado BBQ.

Why choose Melted Cheese on the Kamado?

If you are looking for an original idea that pleases everyone, opt for melted cheese. The kamado, renowned for its gentle and even cooking, truly enhances the texture and aromas of the cheese. Its controlled heat allows you to create a gooey centre without burning the rind, while capturing the fragrances you add.

• Perfect for starting a meal or enjoying a drink with friends
• Offering a texture that is both creamy and melting
• Customisable to your taste: Reblochon, Camembert, garlic, honey, herbs or chilli

No more bland crisps! Make way for a wealth of flavours, with a dish that is both comforting and captivating.

Conclusion

Melted Cheese on the kamado is the promise of an experience as spectacular as it is delicious. Offer this simple-to-prepare yet unforgettable to enjoy appetiser, and turn every moment into an impromptu celebration. Embrace conviviality and create gourmet memories around your Forest Grill kamado!