Best Marinated Havarti Cheese Kabobs Recipes

MARINATED HAVARTI CHEESE KABOBS

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Store-bought balsamic vinaigrette is a speedy marinade for cucumber, cheese, olives and tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices (1/2 inch thick) English cucumber, cut crosswise in half
8 ounces Havarti cheese, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (32 cubes)
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
8 pitted Kalamata or ripe olives
16 red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes or yellow pear tomatoes

Steps:

Mix cucumber, cheese and vinaigrette in shallow dish. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to marinate.
Thread 1 cucumber piece or olive, 2 cheese cubes and 1 tomato on each of 16 small cock-tail skewers. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 170 mg

THE BEST SHISH KEBABS

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This backyard grilling staple is nothing short of delicious. But the pre-made kebabs from the grocery store leave us underwhelmed--with tough pieces of meat and chunks of vegetables that always seem to end up either burnt or undercooked. For our beef, we chose tenderloin, which chars beautifully and stays tender during cooking. The vegetables are cut small enough to cook through without burning or falling apart and the tangy marinade brings everything together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 20 pieces)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
2 medium red onions, root left intact, cut into 16 wedges
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 16 pieces)

Steps:

Soak the skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight. Pat them dry and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk the vinegar, scallions, Dijon, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
Put the beef pieces, bell peppers, onions and zucchini in a large resealable plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into the bag and seal. Toss the bag so the meat and vegetables are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to overnight.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
Thread the meat and vegetables onto a skewer in the following order: beef, zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper and onion. Repeat the threading three more times, ending with a piece of beef (there should be 5 pieces of beef and 4 pieces of each vegetable on the skewer). Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
Sprinkle the kebabs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill at an angle, uncovered, until deep char marks form and the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking until the beef has reached an internal temperature of 125 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the grill and brush the kebabs with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

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Build playful towers of bite-size cheese, olives, and tomatoes, all marinated in a quick balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
20 cubes (1/2 inch each) mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)
10 cherry or grape tomatoes, each cut in half
20 small pitted ripe olives
Basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

In medium nonmetal bowl or resealable food storage plastic bag, mix sugar, salt, garlic, vinegar, oil and mustard. Add cheese, tomatoes and olives. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
With slotted spoon or tongs, remove cheese, tomatoes and olives from marinade. On each of 20 decorative toothpicks or bamboo skewers, alternate cheese, tomatoes, olives and basil. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS

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We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups green grapes
8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses

Steps:

For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.