Grilled Cheese on a Stick with Brazilian-Style Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-21 · Updated 2026-07-21

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Melty cheese cubes seasoned and skewered for a fun Brazilian-inspired grilled cheese snack. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 6 Brazilian cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 3: Thread 12 ounces of 1-inch mozzarella cheese cubes onto 6 wooden skewers, about 4 cubes per skewer.
Step 4: Brush the spiced olive oil mixture evenly over each cheese cube on the skewers.
Step 5: Grill cheese skewers for 1-2 minutes per side just until grill marks appear and cheese warms slightly but does not melt completely.
Step 6: Remove from grill and serve immediately as a fun finger food snack.