Grilled Cheese and Cucumber Hors-d’oeuvres

Name: Grilled Cheese and Cucumber Hors-d’oeuvres
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 blocks fresh grilling cheese, about 160 g each, cut into 6 slices each (see note); 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) ouzo or sambuca (or other anise-flavoured liqueur); 12 thin ribbons English cucumber (cut with a mandolin); Fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 10 MIN

Cooking 5 MIN
Servings 12

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

2 blocks fresh grilling cheese, about 160 g each, cut into 6 slices each (see note)
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) ouzo or sambuca (or other anise-flavoured liqueur)
12 thin ribbons English cucumber (cut with a mandolin)
Fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the cheese in the oil for about 1 minute on each side or until just starting to melt. Deglaze the skillet with the ouzo. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a plate.
On a work surface, align the cucumber ribbons. Place a slice of cheese at one end of each ribbon and wrap tightly. Place on a serving plate.
Sprinkle the hors-d’oeuvres with fresh thyme leaves. Delicious with Sparkling Grapefruit Gin (see recipe).

Note

Choose a firm or semi-firm salted cheese with a mild flavour (plain) that keeps its shape while cooking. This is a great opportunity to discover grilling cheeses such as Haloumi.