Herrgårdsost is a semi-hard Swedish cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk that has been aged for up to twelve weeks. It has a creamy texture and a rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness. Here are five dishes where Herrgårdsost is the star of the show:
1. Classic Herrgårdsost Toast: This open-faced sandwich is made with thick slices of rye bread, spread generously with butter and topped with generous slabs of Herrgårdsost and a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper.
2. Herrgårdsost Baked Potatoes: Boil potatoes until they are tender and then scoop out the insides. Mix in butter, cream, salt, pepper, and shredded Herrgårdsost. Stuff the potato skins with this mixture, top with a sprinkle of extra cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Herrgårdsost Quesadillas: In a skillet, heat butter and fry tortillas until golden brown. Fill each tortilla with shredded Herrgårdsost, diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Flip the quesadillas over to melt the cheese and serve hot.
4. Herrgårdsost Fondue: Heat a fondue pot or double boiler over low heat and add cubed Herrgårdsost. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and then add dry white wine, garlic, nutmeg and pepper to taste. Serve with lots of dippers such as vegetables, bread cubes, mushrooms and apples.
5. Herrgårdsost Souffle: Separate two eggs and beat the whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, mix together egg yolks, Herrgårdsost, cream and melted butter. Gently fold the egg whites into this mixture until blended. Grease ramekins with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour the souffle mixture into the ramekins and bake until golden brown. Serve warm.