Testouri cheese is a rich, creamy and flavorful cheese made from milk produced in the region of Testour in Tunisia. It has a distinct earthy flavor with notes of hazelnut, making it an ideal ingredient for a variety of dishes. Here are five dishes where Testouri cheese is the star of the dish.
1) Tuna and Testouri Au Gratin: This delicious French-inspired dish features layers of savory tuna and melted Testouri cheese, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for a rich umami flavor. The main ingredients are canned tuna, butter, flour, milk, Testouri cheese and breadcrumbs.
2) Shrimp and Testouri Quesadillas: This Mexican-style dish is a combination of succulent shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers, garlic, cumin and chili powder, between two flour tortillas filled with melted Testouri cheese.
3) Baked Ziti with Testouri: This classic Italian-American dish is made with ziti pasta, a tomato sauce and melted Testouri cheese. The other ingredients include onions, garlic, olive oil, ground beef or sausage and basil.
4) Testouri Tartlets: These bite-sized tarts are made of an almond crust filled with a mixture of eggs, cream and Testouri cheese. For added flavor, add bacon bits or herbs like parsley or rosemary to the mixture.
5) Grilled Cheese with Testouri: This classic sandwich features a combination of melted Testouri cheese and butter on sliced sourdough bread. The other ingredients include garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper.