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Some choose bike wheels, others chose those of the cheese variety. Why not celebrate both, as the world's finest cyclists head to the land of fine cheese every night on SBS and that means our favourite French chef, Guillaume Brahimi is guiding us through the tour one regional dish at a time on his brand-new series, Plat du Tour.
Ready your wheels (cheese wheels that is) because there's a whole lot of delicious late-night feasting to come.
A crispy Cypriot pastry encasing an irresistible mix of haloumi and sheep's cheese, you'll be a fan from the first bite!
Source: Derek Swalwell
Perfect for your Tour-watching shindig, fondue is the best way to give your guests what they came for - cheese. Grab some good bread from the bakery and dip in!
Cheesy fondue for days. Source: Alan Benson
Cycling may not be Argentina's forte, but making a killer cheese pizza is certainly a skill they can claim. With a crisp crust, sink your teeth into this as you cheer your favourite rider on!
Source: Anson Smart
In this version of lasagna from northern Italy, the meat is replaced with basil pesto, giving the dish a whole other dimension of flavour (still with the cheesy top, of course!).
Ligurian green lasagna (lasagna verde) Source: Chris Chen
People in South America have been using quinoa well before it became the favourite new 'super' grain. Fill your house with the delicious smell of baked cheese as you sit down and admire the breathtaking French countryside!
Source: Alan Benson
While a Greek rider has never won Le Tour, they sure know how to bake cheese into a delicious meal. With juicy eggplants and topped with cheese, this one is an easy meal for weeknight Tour watching.
Source: Alan Benson
These tasty little bites smell incredible when being baked, drawing the crowd to your place with the Tour on the screen and these beauties on their plates
Cheese and caraway pastry Source: Alan Benson
Not only do they look cute, but these muffin-like serves of cheesy pasta also taste SO good! A perfect winters night meal for when you need some easy comfort food.
Source: Hachette Australia / Amy Neunsinger
Don't just dip boring pieces of dry toast into your soup, make these cheesy fingers instead! With all the sustenance you need to be cycling up those steep hills, or just watching the pros take care of it, you can't go wrong.
Chipotle roasted tomato soup with grilled cheese fingers Source: Benito Martin
Eating these warm out of the oven is the perfect way to enjoy a freshly baked cheese scroll. Add some Vegemite to the mix and do your bit to support our Aussie cyclists!
Source: Alan Benson
Did you know the French haven't won their own tour since 1985. Give them a hand by buying one of their best exports, Roquefort cheese. Chef Guillaume Brahimi doesn't hold back in this recipe with a roquefort souffle, extra crispy Gruyere shell and a final blanket of Roquefort cream.
Twice-baked cheese soufflé with Roquefort cream, watercress salad Source: Chris Abbott
Cycle on out of here, pork! The Russians have their own version of dumplings, and they're filled with cheese. Something we can definitely get on board with.
Source: Katie Kaars
Have you seen a cheese toastie that looks this good? Grill one of these bad boys and set yourself up for a night of Le Tour and wholesome, cheesy goodness.
Source: SBS Food
Once you're done working out how to pronounce this national dish of Georgia (the country, not the US state), get this one going. It's a loaf of bread with a hole at the top for egg and melted cheese - there will be no leftovers!
Source: Chris Chen
Beautifully rustic and a little bit addictive, this is the perfect warm meal to serve up when settling in for a night on the couch. The feta and ricotta make for a creamy mix alongside a crisp pastry.
Source: SBS Food
Have some vegetarians coming around to watch the Tour? Simply substitute the pork for some fresh asparagus and everyone's happy!
Source: Alan Benson
The sweet figs atop this tasty bread are nicely balanced out with the blue cheese. Serve with a glass of good French red, and take yourself to the sidelines of the race.
Source: Benito Martin
With sharp parmesan and stringy mozzarella, this tart calls on the best that cheese has to offer.
Wilted greens, potato and mozzarella tart Source: Benito Martin
Everyone loves a classic parmie - and this features the beautiful bocconcini. Throw together a quick French and settle in for a cosy night of bakes and bikes.
Source: SBS Food
In Alpine France, a gratin is usually served as a side, but with all that melted cheese action going on there, we're tempted to dig in and make it a main.
Source: Benito Martin
Seemingly an odd combination, grab those mandarins and give this a try, we guarantee you'll be impressed! Go on, for team Cheese!
Source: Sharyn Cairns
