Say cheese! VEGEMITE and cheese that is, with these three delicious recipes

If there’s one thing that Aussies love, it’s VEGEMITE.

One of our first meals is VEGEMITE on toast, and there’s rarely a classroom in the country that doesn’t have the black spread featuring heavily in lunchboxes.

Adding cheese to your VEGEMITE is a flavour sensation known only too well, and today VEGEMITE is celebrating that pairing by announcing that VEGEMITE’s Cheesybite has new look and name, and has been relaunched as ‘VEGEMITE & Cheese’.

VEGEMITE & Cheese is the perfect blend of two of Australia’s classics – VEGEMITE and Bega Cream Cheese … yum!

“What could be more iconic than the pairing of VEGEMITE and cheese?” said Jacqui Roth, VEGEMITE Marketing Manager.

“VEGEMITE & Cheese is perfect for scooping, snacking, or spreading – and if you’re looking for some recipe inspiration, we have released some great recipes to celebrate the relaunch of VEGEMITE & Cheese, from VEGEMITE nachos to a VEGEMITE & Cheese Pull Apart.”

We’ve shared those tasty recipes below so you can try them for yourself!

VEGEMITE & Cheese Macaroni

Prep Time: 10 | Cooking Time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 500g pasta, macaroni
• 2 tbsp VEGEMITE & Cheese
• 1 cup grated cheese
• Chives to garnish

Method:

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
2. When pasta is cooked, drain the pasta reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to the pot, stir through the VEGEMITE & Cheese, and reserved water. Stir over low heat until the pasta is coated.
3. Add the grated cheese and stir to combine.
4. Remove from heat and divide between 4 bowls. Garnish with chives.

VEGEMITE & Cheese Pull Apart Bread

Prep Time: 10 | Cooking Time: 25 | Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 small sourdough loaf
• 2 tbsp VEGEMITE & Cheese
• 1 cup tasty cheese, grated

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
2. Cut the loaf in a criss-cross pattern, without cutting all the way through as you want the loaf to be to just holding together. Spread the VEGEMITE & Cheese on all cut sides of the bread.
3. Place the loaf on a large sheet of foil, lined with greaseproof paper and sprinkle over the grated cheese, letting some fall into the cut bread. Wrap up the loaf and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
4. Open the foil and cook for a further 10 minutes or until golden and cheese has melted.
5. Remove from oven and serve while hot.

Cheesy VEGEMITE Nachos

Prep Time: 10 | Cooking Time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 250g corn chips
• 2 tbsp VEGEMITE & Cheese
• 1 cup cheese, grated
• 1 avocado, smashed
• ¼ cup tomato salsa
• 2 tbsp light sour cream
• Coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
2. Arrange the corn chips in a heat-proof dish.
3. In a small bowl mix VEGEMITE & Cheese with 1 1/2 tablespoons of hot water and stir well. You want a thick pouring consistency.
4. Pour VEGEMITE & Cheese over the nachos. Sprinkle over grated cheese and place in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.
5. Remove the corn chips from oven. Dollop over avocado, salsa, and sour cream. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.