Description
A collection of gourmet cheese recipes that showcase various techniques and flavor profiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as basil and chives), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white wine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, and blue cheese until well blended.
- Add chopped herbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the cheese mixture.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and white wine over medium heat until simmering.
- Gradually incorporate the cheese mixture into the cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations to suit your taste.
- Serve with crostini or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheese recipes, gourmet cheese, cheese sauce, Italian cuisine