8 Mouthwatering Cheesy Snacks For That Perfect Rainy Afternoon

By Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe

August 8, 2023

Afternoon tea means those uncontrollable hunger pangs and cravings for snacks and crisps to be had with a cup of chai. Here are 10 cheese loaded tea-time munchies for your afternoon snacking needs.

Cheese Potato Croquettes

This deep-fried snack is filling and indulgent, perfect for a cheat meal. Cheese potato croquettes and ketchup is a perfect high tea option, a favourite among kids.

Open Cheese Toast

Layer bread with tons of a grated cheese of your choosing and season with some chillies, salt and pepper to make a cheesy open toast.

Cheese And Crackers

Enjoy a cube of cheese with salted crackers or biscuits for an elegant afternoon snacking variation filled with all the fatty goodness of the cheese block.

Cheese Sticks

Deep fry cheese sticks coated in a batter of rice flour and bread crumbs so that they acquire a nice crunchy exterior and a perfectly gooey and cheesy interior.

Masala Cheese Pav

Make this masala pav at home with a stuffing of onions and pav-bhaji masala and top it with generous amounts of cheese before toasting on the pan, in butter, for a nice crisp.

Cheese Pasta Cutlet

A fusion dish inspired by the flavours of Mac N' Cheese, the cheese pasta cutlet served with a minty, garlicky dip is perfect for an afternoon tea binge.

Nachos With Cheese

Pour melted cheese all over a plateful of nachos and season with some chilli peppers, oregano and salt for a delicious cheesy snack devoured at afternoon tea.

Cheese Puffs

Available at any local bakery, cheese puffs can just as easily be made at home by melting large helpings of cheese over khari biscuits, topped with veggies and hot sauce.

Cheese Paneer Bread Roll

For a more elaborate, cheesy affair, make bread rolls with a stuffing of paneer and cheese and serve it with a garlic, mayo dip as an afternoon munchie.

Cheese Grilled Sandwich

A basic yet most delicious snack option, make a simple grilled sandwich using quality cheese slices and enjoy it hot to gorge on all the heavenly goodness of melted cheese.