What's the 'Cheesiest' Recipe In Texas?

Cheese Rank has revealed the most popular cheese recipe in Texas and it's not what you might expect.

Cheese is its own food group in Texas. From fried cheese at the fair to queso-smothered hamburgers, Texas aims to please cheese lovers.

It's hard to imagine that our cheesy foods could be narrowed down to one favorite, but someone has done it.

According to Cheese Rank, a website dedicated to all things cheese, the most popular cheese recipe in Texas is the ham and cheese kolache.

Enjoy this ham and cheese kolache recipe from The Brewer and the Baker and don't forget to celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day on January 20th.

Ingredients

For the dough:

For the filling:

Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in the bowl of your stand mixer. Let proof for 5 minutes, until foamy/creamy.
Turn the mixer to low and add the milk, melted butter, 2 eggs, sugar, and salt until mixed thoroughly.
Add the flour in two batches (start with the low amount) and mix only until just combined. The dough will be tacky but should be firm enough to crawl up the dough hook. Add additional flour as necessary.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1-2 hours, until dough has doubled.
Punch down and refrigerate covered overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Divide dough into ~2.5 inch balls (I weighed mine at 2.5 oz each) and set on a lined baking sheet.
Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Flatten each dough ball and top with a couple slices of jalapeno and pinch of grated cheddar (if using) and place the ham on top.
Wrap the dough around the fillings, pinching the edges together and placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Cover and let rest for 20 minutes, while preheating oven to 375.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until browned.
Let the kolache cool for 20 minutes and serve.
Leftovers will keep tightly wrapped in the fridge for 3-4 days and can also be frozen.

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