Source: Svetlana Moniakova, AdobeStockAppetizing flatbreads with gooey, stretchy cheese – how can anyone resist? The dough is simple and fuss-free, the filling uses minimal ingredients, and the result is pure delight! We're sharing 12 tried-and-true recipes for making cheese flatbreads in a skillet. They cook in mere minutes, so it's all upside!
1. Skillet Flatbreads with Cheese and Herbs
Source: AdobeStockEasy yeast-free kefir dough that anyone can make.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 egg, 400 g flour, 250 g Suluguni cheese, 150 g hard cheese, 15 g herbs, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Mix kefir with baking soda and let it sit for 10 minutes. Whisk the egg with salt, combine with the kefir, then pour in the vegetable oil. Add the sifted flour, knead thoroughly, and let the dough rest for half an hour. Separately, grate both types of cheese, finely chop the herbs, mix, and season the filling with salt.
Divide the dough into 6-8 portions, roll out flatbreads, and place the filling on each. Gather them into a pouch with the cheese inside and roll out again to the diameter of your skillet. Fry the flatbreads in a dry skillet until golden brown on both sides. We recommend brushing the finished flatbreads with butter.
2. Yeast Flatbreads with Cheese in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockIf you have a little extra time, try this recipe!
You will need: 150 ml milk, 250 g flour, 1 tsp dry yeast, 200 g hard cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar, then leave the resulting starter in a warm place for 10 minutes. Gradually add flour and salt, knead into an elastic dough, and leave it in a warm place for another 1 hour.
After that, divide the dough into portions, roll out flatbreads, and place a little grated cheese on each. Bring the edges together, form the flatbreads into pouches, and roll out again. Fry everything in a small amount of oil on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
3. Lazy Flatbreads with Cheese, Sausage, and Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStockQuite lazy flatbreads that don't even require kneading the dough by hand.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 2 eggs, 150 g flour, 100 g sausage, 100 g hard cheese, 1 tomato, 20 g green onions, 0.5 tsp baking soda, salt, sugar, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk kefir with salt, sugar, and baking soda. Pour in a spoonful of oil, beat in the eggs, and mix until smooth. Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly again.
Stir finely chopped sausage, tomatoes, green onions, and grated cheese into the batter. Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil and spoon in the flatbread mixture. Fry them for about 3 minutes on each side until beautifully golden.
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4. Cottage Cheese Flatbreads with Cheese in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockA great recipe for breakfast or a snack!
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 150 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 100 ml milk, 100 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, herbs, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with eggs using a fork, then add milk, flour, salt, and baking powder. Then stir in grated cheese and chopped herbs to taste – the batter should be slightly runny. Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil, pour in the batter, and cook the flatbread covered for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Then carefully flip it and cook for the same amount of time.
5. Flatbreads with Cheese and Ham in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, add a little chopped fresh herbs to the filling.
You will need: 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 cup flour, 50 g hard cheese, 50 g ham, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with salt, pour in the milk, and whisk again. Stir in the sifted flour, then add the coarsely grated ham and cheese. Heat a skillet with oil and fry the flatbreads for 7-10 minutes on each side over low heat. It's best to do this covered.
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6. Double Cheese Flatbreads in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockThe main feature is that cheese is added to both the dough and the filling.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 2 cups flour, 200 g hard cheese, 100 g sausage or ham, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, butter.
Preparation: Mix kefir, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add half of the grated cheese, then gradually stir in the flour. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, divide it into portions, and roll out flatbreads.
Place the remaining cheese and sausage in the center of each piece, gather them into pouches, and roll out again. Fry the flatbreads on both sides in a dry skillet over medium heat. Then brush the finished flatbreads with butter while they are still warm.
7. Potato Flatbreads with Cheese in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockAn alternative flatbread recipe when the classic ones get boring.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 1 egg, 100-120 g flour, 100 g hard cheese, vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender, mash them into a puree, and let cool slightly. Stir in grated cheese, egg, half of the flour, salt, and spices. Gradually add the remaining flour and knead the dough. Divide it into portions, form flatbreads, and fry them on both sides in a small amount of vegetable oil.
8. Sour Cream Flatbreads with Cheese
Source: AdobeStockIt turns out something like lazy khachapuri – simple and delicious.
You will need: 200 g hard cheese, 150 g sour cream, 2 eggs, 20 g herbs, 2 tbsp flour, salt, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop the herbs, grate the cheese, and thoroughly mix all ingredients into a rather liquid batter. Heat a little oil in a skillet, spoon in the flatbread mixture, cover, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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9. Flatbreads with Cheese and Egg in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockBoiled eggs in the filling make the flatbreads even more satisfying.
You will need: 150 ml water, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 250 g flour, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, herbs, salt, oil for frying.
Preparation: Boil and cool the eggs in advance. Knead a smooth dough from warm water, salt, vegetable oil, and flour. Place it in a bag and let it rest for 15 minutes. Grate the eggs and cheese, finely chop the herbs, mix, and season the filling with salt.
Divide the dough into portions, roll out thinly, and place the filling in the center. Fold the flatbread in any convenient way so that the filling is inside. Roll out a little more and fry on both sides in a small amount of oil over medium heat.
10. Cornmeal Flatbreads with Cheese
Source: AdobeStockWant to make them even more golden? Then add a little turmeric!
You will need: 200 ml yogurt, 2 eggs, 100 g cornmeal, 100 g hard cheese, 1 tsp baking powder, herbs, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Mix yogurt, eggs, and salt, then add chopped herbs and half of the grated cheese. Gradually stir in the cornmeal with baking powder. Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil, spoon in a portion of the batter, and cover. Cook the flatbread for 7-8 minutes over low heat, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and continue cooking until melted.
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11. Flatbreads with Cheese and Spinach in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockThese flatbreads are perfect for taking on a picnic or on the road!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 egg, 2.5 cups flour, 100 g hard cheese, 15 g spinach, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Whisk kefir with egg and salt, then gradually add flour. Knead the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. During this time, lightly fry the spinach, squeeze out excess liquid, and mix it with grated cheese.
Divide the dough into pieces, roll out flatbreads, place the filling, and form pouches. Roll them out again and fry in a small amount of oil on both sides.
12. Turkish Flatbreads with Cheese on Water
Source: AdobeStockThe dough must be rolled out as thinly as possible – like lavash.
You will need: 120 ml water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 200 g flour, 200 g cheese to taste, 50 g herbs, salt.
Preparation: Knead a smooth dough from water, oil, salt, and flour. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. After that, divide the dough into portions and roll each into a thin sheet.
Sprinkle with chopped herbs and grated cheese and carefully fold all the edges to form something like an envelope. Fry the flatbreads on a dry, hot skillet for about 5 minutes on each side.