If you love cheese, have you ever thought of having it for breakfast? Fresh cheese is an ideal start to the day providing the right amount of protein and energy. If you love strong flavors and savory breakfasts, even a piece of mature Parmigiano cheese with a slice of wholemeal bread and fruit could be a great idea.
Not only ricotta
When it comes to fresh cheese ricotta immediately springs to mind, but did you know that there are many other types of cheese perfect for breakfast? Goat cheese for example, rich in live lactic ferments. It has an intense flavor that goes well with something very sweet like fig jam. Then there is robiola, with a more delicate texture and taste. Fresh and light it goes well with dried or dehydrated fruit. The supreme spreadable cheese is quark, it goes well with everything and perfect to prepare cheesecake in a glass with biscuits and fruit, perfect for those who don’t want to give up the delicious sweet breakfast. And then there are the creamy cheeses such as crescenza, stracchino and camembert for the most insatiable palates. They go well with both savory and sweet ingredients. Try the combination of camembert and blueberries. You'll be amazed!
Variation is important
If skipping breakfast is a big mistake, then eating the same thing when you wake up is just as bad. Variety at the table is everything, not only to avoid boredom, but also to help our metabolism be a little more active. So, instead of the classic milk and cereal or toast with jam, try introducing some ricotta or spreadable cheese from time to time in the morning. It goes great with sweet ingredients such as fresh or dried fruit or something savory like cured meats and vegetables.
Sweet or savory breakfast?
Sweet or savory, here are some ideas to serve cheese for breakfast. Browse our gallery and you will find 10 easy suggestions for a cheesy morning.