📍 Where this dish comes from: Kraków · Rynek Główny / Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
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Oscypek is a traditional smoked cheese made from salted sheep’s milk in the Tatra Mountains region, its distinctive spindle shape formed in carved wooden molds. Grilled briefly until the outside turns golden, it’s a genuine highland classic, often served with a small spoon of cranberry sauce.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz oscypek (smoked sheep's cheese) sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp oil for the grill pan
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cranberry sauce or a few fresh cranberries for serving
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Brush lightly with oil.
- Add oscypek slices in a single layer.
- Grill 1–2 minutes per side until golden grill marks appear and the cheese softens without fully melting.
- Transfer to a plate immediately.
- Top with a small spoon of unsweetened cranberry sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g
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Health Benefits
- Sheep’s milk cheese provides a concentrated source of protein and calcium.
- A minimal-ingredient, high-fat snack that fits easily into a daily macro budget.
- Cranberries, used sparingly, add antioxidant compounds without much added carbohydrate.