How to Make Lithuanian Garlic Bread & Cheese Sauce with Kris | "Kepta Duona Su Sūrio Padažu"

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is healthier while white bread is often less expensive.

Slice rye bread into sticks.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry bread sticks in the melted butter until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove fried bread from skillet and drain on paper towels.

In a separate saucepan, melt cheese over low heat.

Add milk to the melted cheese, stirring until smooth.

Mix in flour to thicken the cheese sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serve the fried bread sticks with warm cheese sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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