"To find the best savory s'more combinations, I tapped Isabelle Brosen, the assistant manager of events and education and Murray's Cheese. "The key to a good s'more is perfect meltiness, so avoid using extra-aged cheeses that simply won't break down the way you want them to," Brosen says. Fresh cheeses, like a ricotta, or a lactic cheese like mascarpone, may also be too runny once warmed. Instead, begin by finding cheeses with both structure and meltability."
"Pair a square of the highly meltable raclette with a sea salt cracker and a slice of cured meat (Brosen recommends salami, sopressata, prosciutto, jamon, and even chorizo - just pick your favorite). The saltiness from the cracker, the creaminess of the cheese, and the meaty flavor of the cured pork make for the perfect savory bite. "Raclette is the king of melting cheeses, so I'd expect this to be a sensory delight," Brosen says."
A savory s'more substitutes buttery crackers or bread and savory fillings for the classic sweet elements to satisfy a savory craving. People swap graham crackers for Ritz or use prosciutto instead of chocolate. Choose cheeses that both hold structure and melt well; avoid extra-aged cheeses that won't break down and very fresh lactic cheeses like ricotta or mascarpone that become too runny. One recommended combination pairs highly meltable raclette on a sea-salt cracker with a slice of cured meat such as salami, prosciutto, or chorizo. If raclette is unavailable, try Morbier, Fontina Val D'aosta, or an American-style raclette like Spring Brook Reading. Another option uses a baguette topped with Gruyere and a favored potato chip for added texture.
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