Blue Wensleydale cheese is an English crumbly, creamy cheese with a sweet nutty taste. It is the perfect addition to your favorite recipes! Here are five dishes where Blue Wensleydale takes center stage:
1. Blue Wensleydale Tartines: Toast a baguette, spread with goat’s butter and top with slices of creamy Blue Wensleydale cheese sprinkled with fresh cracked pepper.
2. Cheesy Potato Gratin: Layer potatoes, onions, garlic, heavy cream, butter and generous amounts of grated Blue Wensleydale cheese. Finish off with a sprinkle of parsley and bake until golden brown.
3. Baked Macaroni & Cheese: Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions, drain and mix with an equal part Blue Wensleydale cheese sauce made by melting butter in a medium-high heat skillet then stirring in flour, milk and grated Blue Wensleydale cheese. Finish off with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and bake until golden brown.
4. Cheese Soufflé: Beat together egg whites, egg yolks and grated Blue Wensleydale cheese then fold into the mixture with butter, cream, salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Italian Salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, olives, bell peppers and crumbled Blue Wensleydale cheese then add a vinaigrette dressing of olive oil, vinegar and oregano and serve chilled.