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The festival of Holi is all about colours, fun, laughter, and especially food that should be easy to grab and eat between all the fun and gulal sessions. While the traditional sweets will always remain the centre of attraction, savoury Holi snacks are what actually keep the fun going through the day. And when it comes to quick, easy-to-make crowd-pleasing Holi snacks, cheese always turns out to be everyone's favourite. It melts, stretches, binds, and gives instant comfort to everything it mixes with. Whether filled inside crispy rolls, layered over bread slices, or mixed into the regular aloo tikkis, cheese turns even the simplest snacks into something tempting.
The best part? You do not need to have any complex steps or fancy ingredients to make these Holi snacks. These easy cheese-based snacks are perfect if you're hosting a colour-playing party at home, evening get-togethers, or simply adding a cheesy twist to your Holi spread.
Cheese-Stuffed Gujiya
Give the regular gujiya a fun twist by giving it a creative makeover, skipping the usual sweet filling and stuffing it with a spicy cheese mixture. Blend some grated mozzarella and processed cheese and mix it with chopped capsicum, chilli flakes, and a pinch of chaat masala. Fill the stuffing into small discs, seal them, and deep fry them until they turn golden and crisp on both sides. As it is fried, the cheese will melt to make a stretchy, gooey inside. The outside will turn crisp, whereas the inside will turn creamy and lightly spicy. Serve these cheese-stuffed gujiyas between pichkari breaks, and this Holi snack will disappear faster than the sweet version.
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Cheesy Corn & Spinach Mini Tikkis
Boil the sweet corn and grind it slightly to make a coarse texture. Mix these with finely chopped spinach, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Shape this mixture to make small tikkis and shallow fry them until they turn crisp and golden on both sides. As the tikkis get cooked, the cheese will bind everything together to make a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. The corn adds to the sweetness, the spinach keeps the tikkis fresh, whereas the cheese gives the comforting richness in every bite. Let the guests grab this Holi snack while their hands are still painted with colours, to enjoy every bite of it.
Masala Cheese Toast Squares
Take a bread slice and spread a mixture prepared of grated cheese, finely chopped onions, green chillies, coriander, and a sprinkle of pav bhaji masala from the top. Toast this in a pan with butter until the base turns crispy and you see cheese bubbling on the top. Cut the slices into small squares, so that it is easy to share. The edge will turn crunchy, whereas the centre will remain soft and stretchy. The taste is spicy, buttery, and slightly smoky, making it perfect to add to the Holi snacks menu.
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Cheese & Aloo Stuffed Bread Rolls
Mash the boiled potatoes with some salt, red chilli powder, and chopped herbs. Add the small cubes of cheese to the centre of every portion. Wrap the mixture within flattened bread slices, roll it up tightly, and fry until it turns golden brown. When you crack open the rolls, molten cheese will flow into the soft potato layer. The contrast between the crisp outer crust and creamy stuffing will make every bite enjoyable. Pair these bread rolls with mint chutney for a cheesy, Holi snack.
Cheesy Paneer Skewers
Cut the paneer into cubes and coat them with a marinade prepared from hung curd, grated cheese, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and chilli powder. Line up bell peppers and onions on the skewers. Grill or cook on a hot tawa until they turn lightly charred. The cheese will melt a little over the paneer, making a rich layer that will caramelise at the edges. Every bite will taste smoky, creamy, and lightly spicy. These cheesy paneer skewers feel festive, appealing, and are perfect for serving straight off the grill during the celebration.
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