Instagram enthusiasts have stirred up a new food trend in recent times – swapping marshmallows with cheese in their s’mores. It’s a novel idea that has caught on like wildfire, with foodies being seduced by the delightful combination of gooey, melted cheese on crackers, coupled with some spicy pepper jelly.
The perfectly roasted cheese slathered on crackers has proved irresistible to even the most disciplined hikers. This comes as no surprise, as the video of a woman enjoying this delectable snack by a campfire managed to catch eyeballs and pique interests in every corner of social media.
This has triggered a chain of copycats attempting to recreate the snack and enjoy it in its whole messy glory, much like devouring s’mores. It’s an experimental deviation from the traditional s’more recipe which has managed to capture widespread attention and acceptance.
The food editors at the Backpacker have been advocating this creative take on a campfire classic for quite some time. As early as 2012, they faced criticisms for promoting this innovative twist. However, today people are embracing the savory s’more with open arms much to their delight.
Encouraged by the interest and adoption of the savory s’more, the Backpacker has developed a few more twists on the classic snack. All modifications honor the fundamental structure of a s’more: a main filling that can be roasted over open flames (such as a marshmallow or cheese), an unroasted component to contrast flavors (like chocolate), and two sturdy elements on the outside to hold it all together in a compact bite.
Numerous possibilities have spawned under these simple rules, and the creative culinary minds have been churning out fascinating combinations for their future adventures.
Firstly, they have the Pizza Bagel S’more that is a combination of bagel chips, tomato sauce, and roasted sliced mozzarella. It is a savory treat offering the familiar comfort of a pizza in the convenient format of a s’more.
The Juicy Pig variant offers a sweet and savory play with cheese crackers (with a preference for Beecher’s), sliced prosciutto, and a slice of roasted peach wedge. The elements combine to offer a delightful balance of flavors.
The Breakfast S’more aims to start your day right with a combination of Melba Toast, sliced cheddar, and fire-roasted bacon or sausage. A filling snack for the calorific needs of a hiker.
The Campfire Charcuterie is a simple and elegant combination involving water crackers, apple slices, and roasted brie. It offers a lighter yet delicious alternative.
The Après S’more is a tale of contrasts with Ritz crackers, cornichon, and roasted raclette forming a trio of flavor profiles interesting enough to be an après ski snack.
Finally, the Halloumi S’more introduces a bit of Mediterranean flair with Pita Crackers, hummus, and roasted halloumi transforming a simple snack into a delectable treat.
This goes to show that creativity is limitless when it comes to food. It’s all about combining tastes you like and creating a flavor profile that resonates with you. After all, why not venture out beyond the classic s’more and explore the world of savory delights?
