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Tasty Indian paratha slices served with creamy yogurt. Perfect snack or meal.

Stuffed naan oozing with melted cheese

Cheese Naan

Cheese Naan

35 minMedium

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

3

6 naans

Difficulty

Medium

Cost

Moderate

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Cheese Naan

Stuffed naan oozing with melted cheese

Soft naan bread stuffed with a gooey cheese filling that melts inside as it cooks. A popular Indo-fusion bread that is irresistible with any curry.

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

3

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Moderate $$

Cost

Indian CuisineSide DishVegetarian
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

August 6, 2024(Updated April 13, 2026)

Cheese naan takes the classic naan and stuffs it with a molten core of seasoned cheese. When you tear it open, the stretchy cheese inside is an absolute crowd-pleaser, especially with kids.

Why This Recipe Works

Enclosing the cheese inside the dough and sealing well prevents it from leaking out. Using a mix of mozzarella and cheddar gives both stretch and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk and 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 green chili, minced, and 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • Extra flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make naan dough with flour, leaveners, milk, yogurt, oil, and salt; knead until soft and rest 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Mix mozzarella, cheddar, green chili, and cilantro for the filling.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into 6 balls; flatten each, place cheese filling in center, seal, and roll gently.

  4. 4

    Cook on a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side until golden with charred spots—the cheese melts inside.

  5. 5

    Brush with butter and serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey.

Serving Suggestions

Ways to Serve This Dish

  • Serve with warm naan bread or basmati rice

  • Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime

  • Pair with a cooling cucumber raita on the side

Substitutions

MozzarellaAny melting cheese

Pepper jack or Monterey Jack work well

CheddarProcessed cheese

Melts very smoothly and is traditional in Indian cheese naan

FlavorPantry

Test Kitchen Pick

Garam Masala

Helpful Pantry Staple

Why the spice blend matters

A better spice blend gives the recipe more rounded flavor without making you buy ten separate jars first.

This is often the pantry shortcut that makes the result taste more complete.

  • Adds warmer depth quickly
  • Useful across curries, lentils, and vegetable dishes

If you are cooking Indian food more than once, garam masala is a practical pantry anchor.

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Tips & Storage

Pro Tips

  • Do not roll too thin or the cheese will break through and leak onto the skillet.

  • Serve immediately—the cheese sets as it cools and loses the stretchy quality.

Storage

Best served fresh. Refrigerate for 1 day; the cheese solidifies but can be remelted.

Reheating

Warm on a skillet over medium heat, covered, so the cheese remelts.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30mg) · 3 servings

Calories280
LowModerateHigh

A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet

Protein10g
Carbohydrates30g
Fat12g
Fiber420mg
Sugar1g
Sodium4g

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cheese works best?
A mix of mozzarella (for stretch) and cheddar (for flavor) is ideal.
Can I add other fillings?
Garlic, jalapeños, or cooked spinach mixed with the cheese are all excellent additions.

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Sarah Chen

About Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.

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