As we settle into January and back into our normal routines, you may find yourself with some leftover cheese from holiday celebrations, and fewer opportunities to enjoy them. Here at Formaticum, we believe that every day is the perfect occasion to enjoy good cheese. If you've stored your cheesy bits and bobs in Formaticum Cheese Storage Bags or Sheets, you can rest assured that even a few weeks later, they're still fresh, flavorful, and ready to enjoy.
But if you're no longer in the mood for elaborate cheese and charcuterie platters, here are a few of our favorite ways to utilize extra cheese:
Macaroni & Cheese - a classic dish with the potential to be luxurious and extravagant. We recommend a blend of 2 harder cheeses like an Alpine and a Cheddar. You can add a "wild card" cheese like Taleggio for funk or a truffle cheese for umami, and the addition of sodium citrate is a cheesemonger's secret to a perfectly creamy cheese sauce, every time.
Fondue - in the middle of a chilly winter, nothing warms your bones like a fondue dinner. It's also the perfect excuse to shred any small bits of cheese in your cheese drawer and finish that bottle of white wine in the fridge. While the Swiss have strict regional recipes for fondue, any combination of cheese can be used as long as you're pleased with the result. We recommend this recipe from our friends at Gourmino!
Quiche or Frittata - These are both ideal vehicles for any leftover vegetables or meat in your fridge, in addition to the cheese. This recipe from Le Gruyère AOP can be adjusted for any cheese combination available to you. A convenient and versatile breakfast or lunch option! Make individual egg bites in muffin tins for an easy grab and go breakfast that will last for a few days in the fridge.
Grilled Cheese - Whether you're team Butter or team Mayonnaise, we can all agree on one thing - a good grilled cheese is a perfect meal. Add a jam (such as fig), some caramelized onions, and/or a few slices of bacon or ham for an even more delicious treat.
Fromage Fort - a classic French dish that utilizes any and all cheeses you have on hand, mixed with garlic, white wine, salt, and pepper, and your choice of herbs and spices, to create a dreamy, spreadable mixture. Perfect for dipping or even spreading on bread and broiling for a few minutes, Fromage Fort is the ultimate snack when it comes to versatility and creativity.
Do you have a favorite cheese-based recipe? Let us know! Email hello@formaticum.com and we may even give it a try in the Formaticum test kitchen.
