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Home » Recipes » Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Naan

Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Naan

July 6, 2020 by Alida Ryder 4 Comments

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Soft and pillowy garlic naan stuffed with cheese and chilli flakes is the melty side dish every curry needs. It’s pretty fabulous on its own as a snack too!

Cheese-stuffed garlic Naan

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

  • Flour. I used 00-flour but bread or all-purpose flour will also work.
  • Instant yeast. 
  • Salt. 
  • Sugar. 
  • Plain yogurt. 
  • Baking powder. 
  • Butter. 
  • Crushed garlic. 
  • Cheese. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella.
  • Chilli flakes / Crushed red pepper flakes.

Cheese-stuffed garlic Naan

How to make cheese-stuffed garlic naan

  1. Make the Naan dough: Combine yeast, warm water and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix well then allow to stand for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and yogurt and mix with the dough hook until a soft smooth dough forms. Start with 4 cups of flour and add more if the dough is too sticky. Bring the dough together in a ball then transfer to a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise for 45 minutes – 1 hour in a warm spot until doubled in size.
  2. Stuff & Roll: Once the dough has proofed, turn it out onto a lightly flour surface. Cut into 10 equal pieces. Press each piece out into a rough circle then add a few spoonfuls of cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes. Bring all the edges together in the center and pinch together. Gently roll the dough out into 1cm thick oblong shapes.
  3. Cook the Naan: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add one naan bread at a time, cover and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until blistered and caramelized. This version of naan won’t puff up as much as plain naan because of the cheese filling. Mix together the butter and garlic and brush the breads with the mixture when they come out of the pan. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and keep warm wrapped in foil until ready to serve.

Naan dough stuffed with cheese.

Naan dough stuffed with cheese.

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Cheese-stuffed Naan bread

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Cheese-stuffed Naan bread

Cheese-stuffed garlic Naan bread

Soft and pillowy garlic naan stuffed with cheese and chilli flakes is the melty side dish every curry needs. It's pretty fabulous on its own as a snack too!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Garlic naan, Garlic naan recipe, Naan bread
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Proofing time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 Naan bread
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 10 g (2¼tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4-5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tsp crushed garlic (optional)
  • Sesame seeds to serve

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Mix to combine then allow to stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Sift in the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt and start mixing with the dough hook.
  • Add the yogurt and allow to knead for 5 minutes. The dough needs to be soft and smooth. If it is too sticky, add a little flour and if it is too dry, add a splash of water/milk and mix through.
  • Form the dough into a smooth ball then place in an oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and place in a warm spot to rise for 45-60 minutes (or until doubled in size).
  • When the dough has risen, remove from the bowl and place on a floured surface.
  • Cut into 10 equal pieces and press into a rough circle. Add a few spoonfuls of cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes. Bring all the corners up into the center and pinch together. Gently roll the Naan out until 1cm thick.
  • Heat a large skillet or pan over high heat. Add the naan, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. This version won't puff up quite as much as plain Naan because of the cheese filling.
  • Mix together the butter and garlic and set aside.
  • Remove from the heat and brush with melted butter and sprinkle over sesame seeds.
  • Wrap in foil until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Mathilda Amon

    July 7, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    Hi, Alida can I prepare the Naan ahead and freeze it. For a meal prep?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 9, 2020 at 3:25 PM

      Definitely! The dough freezes very well.

      Reply
  2. Zirkie

    July 6, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    Alisa, kan ek die kaas uitlos en net ‘n knoffel naan maak met die resep?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 6, 2020 at 8:47 PM

      Jy kan, ja!

      Reply

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