Bryndza is a soft, salty cheese made from sheep’s milk that originates from Central and Eastern Europe. It has a unique flavor that makes it an excellent culinary ingredient in many dishes. Here are five recipes where Bryndza is the star of the dish:
1. Bryndza-stuffed Chicken – For this dish, boneless chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of Bryndza cheese and diced vegetables such as mushrooms or bell peppers. The stuffed chicken is then cooked in an oven until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through.
2. Potato Gnocchi with Bryndza – In this dish, potato gnocchi is cooked until it’s tender and then combined with a creamy sauce made from white wine, butter, and Bryndza cheese. The mixture is topped with crunchy breadcrumbs before serving.
3. Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bryndza – This sandwich is a combination of fresh sourdough bread, melted Bryndza cheese and sautéed vegetables such as onions and bell peppers. The sandwich is then grilled until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
4. Penne Pasta with Bryndza Alfredo Sauce – This creamy sauce combines butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Bryndza for a unique flavor. The sauce is then combined with cooked penne pasta before serving.
5. Grilled Vegetables with Bryndza Cheese – In this dish, vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers are grilled until tender before being topped with crumbled Bryndza cheese. The cheese melts on top of the vegetables creating a savory dish.