Tomatoes and Cheese
with Balsamic Glaze
By: Mike, Posted: 5/5/2023
If you are looking for something quick and easy to bring to your next potluck, our Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze are perfect!
Looking for other snack ideas? Try out our Cream Cheese and Salami Rollups or our Spicy Garlic TikTok Ramen Noodles. These are two really great snacks to satisfy your munchies.
Our Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
Growing up in a big family where parties, graduations, and family reunions felt like every weekend there was a need for snacks and appetizers. I can remember helping slice the tomatoes and cheese for my family grab and go trays. As Minda and I started our own family, we needed to start bringing goodies to our family functions. I wanted to put a spin on the tomatoes and cheese I remember as a child. That’s how I came up with my version of Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Cheese – Any type of block cheese will do. Switch it up. Different types of cheese can give you a variety of flavors. Try a sharp white cheddar, the intense bite pairs great with the sweetness of the balsamic reduction. A smoked Gouda or creamy Havarti taste great with the acidity of the tomatoes.
Fresh Veggies and Herbs – Try some fresh basil in between the cheese and tomatoes, it pairs perfectly. Sweet bell pepper or English cucumber are wonderful additions too.
Balsamic Reduction/Glaze – This can be found in any grocery store. Usually down the aisle with vinegar. Sometimes the grocery store will have a balsamic reduction with raspberry or orange.
Toppings – When utilizing a topping add them after drizzling the balsamic reduction it allows the toppings to stick better. Try finely chopped chives on top. It adds great flavor. Add some crushed red peppers. The little bit of heat pairs great with the acidity of the tomatoes and tangy sweetness of the balsamic reduction. Dried minced onion and garlic also add a little zip.
Preferred Pairings for Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
Our Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze are the perfect solo snack. However, Minda and I often took a bento box to work for lunch and these would go perfectly alongside the following options:
Easy Tropical Fruit Salad – With just three ingredients this quick and easy tropical fruit salad is perfect for any time of day or occasion.
Tomato and Cucumber Salad – If you need a quick and easy side or snack, try our tomato and cucumber salad it is a refreshing option that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
No Bake Chocolate Pecan Power Balls – Need a quick pick me up? Try our Chocolate Pecan Power Balls. These treats are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack any time of day.
Ingredients for Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
- 16 oz Grape Tomatoes
- 8 oz block Colby Jack Cheese
- 8 oz block Pepper Jack cheese
- Balsamic Reduction
- Toothpicks
Directions
Rinse and dry the grape tomatoes. Slice grape tomatoes in half in a diagonal direction. Cut Colby Jack and Pepper Jack into ¼-inch cubes.
Take the toothpick and slide a ½ piece of grape tomato on, add a piece of cheese, and finish with the opposite half of the grape tomato. Plate the skewered tomato and cheese onto a serving plate. Continue the process until the tomatoes and cheese are gone. Drizzle the skewers with a balsamic reduction and enjoy.
Rinse and dry grape tomatoes. Slice them in half in a diagonal direction.
Cut cheeses into ¼-inch cubes.
Using a toothpick slide ½ grape tomato on, add a piece of cheese and finish skewer with the opposite half of the grape tomato.
Plate skewered tomato and cheese. Continue the process until the tomatoes and cheese are gone.
Drizzle skewers with balsamic reduction and enjoy
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Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze
Course: Snack, PotluckDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutesIf you are looking for something quick and easy to bring to your next potluck, our Tomatoes and Cheese with Balsamic Glaze are perfect!
Ingredients
16 oz Grape Tomatoes
8 oz block Colby Jack Cheese
8 oz block Pepper Jack cheese
Balsamic Reduction
Toothpicks
Directions
- Rinse and dry grape tomatoes. Slice them in half in a diagonal direction.
- Cut cheeses into ¼-inch cubes.
- Using a toothpick slide ½ grape tomato on, add a piece of cheese and finish skewer with the opposite half of the grape tomato.
- Plate skewered tomato and cheese. Continue the process until the tomatoes and cheese are gone.
- Drizzle skewers with balsamic reduction and enjoy
