Ottakee Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yesterday I was in Shipshewana, IN and went to the Cheese Factory and they had Gouda for $1.99/lb so I had to buy some. Now I need to know what to DO with it. Any great ideas? Is it better cold or heated in a warm sandwich or in a main dish or ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I like it with apple slices. It makes a good grilled cheese, too. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 You can stuff it, along with some spinach, inside butterflied pork chops and then grill them. Or, my personal favorite, you can sit with a cheese cutter and eat it in slices. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 My favorite is a slice of good quality crusty bread, slice of tomato, and gouda cheese. Slide under the broiler for a few minutes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack...It's good ANY time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Eat it by itself! And next time try smoked gouda! Even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yeah. What they said. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I love to toast it on thin slices of french bread. Or just eat it as I slice it! I LOVE Gouda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 OK, that is easy. I have a crusty french bread with "everything" topping (like an everything bagel) and some tomato so I could slice it on the bread with tomato or make a grilled cheese, or just eat it plain. They didn't have the smoked gouda on sale. When you go down there it is very hit or miss what is on special at a great price. I have gotten macadamia nuts for 99 CENTS a pound before and some really fancy cheeses for 99 cents a pound. This time I got imported dark chocolates very very cheap as well. I have just enough Dutch blood (meaning frugal or cheap) in me to make me want to try these various things when they are really cheap as I wouldn't pay full price for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Mostly just eat it on cracker. We also use it on sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Gouda is the only type of cheese we buy regularly. We use it on sandwiches (as the main or a side ingredient), in crepes, alone, w/ fruit, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I recently discovered gouda (living under a rock, I know). I like it sliced by itself or melted on a nice piece of french bread, or sliced on a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 For a really evil treat, wrap the gouda in Pillsbury Crescent rolls and bake. The roll dough on the outside gets brown and the cheese is nice and melty inside. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 FONDUE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguptas Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Greek Mac and Cheese uses Gouda and it is good-a. har har. Otherwise, I like it just on crackers. Ingredients 1/2 half pound (generous two cups) dried spiral noodles (rotini), cooked. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic. 8 ounces chopped fresh baby spinach. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. 2 tablespoons all purpose flour. 2 1/2 cups light cream or milk. 6 to 8 ounces coarsely grated Gouda cheese 1 1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese divided. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Large handful cherry tomatoes quartered. 1 1/2 cups Italian style croutons. 1/4 chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish. 1/2 chopped pitted olives, for garnish. How to do it Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or 2 1/2 quart casserole. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sauté gently for several seconds, then stir in the spinach and two tablespoons of water. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat. Do not pour off excess liquid. Melt the butter in a large nonstick pan. Stir in the flour and cook over medium low heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in the light cream, in two batches, and cook, whisking often, until it thickens. Add the Gouda cheese, half at a time, whisking until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 3/4 of a cup of feta cheese and the salt. Pour the sauce over the noodles. Stir in the cooked spinach and the tomatoes. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Partially crush the croutons in a plastic bag and sprinkle over the dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese, parsley and chopped olives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I like it with apple slices. It makes a good grilled cheese, too. Enjoy! :iagree: and :drool: over the price - I wish I could get it that cheap here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I really don't think you will like it. Not at all. I would be happy to dispose of it for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yesterday I was in Shipshewana, IN and went to the Cheese Factory and they had Gouda for $1.99/lb so I had to buy some. Now I need to know what to DO with it. Any great ideas? Is it better cold or heated in a warm sandwich or in a main dish or ???? I eat it sliced. I used to do it with crackers but I can't do wheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That Greek Mac n Cheese sounds really gouda:lol: Putting gouda on my shopping list and printing that recipe now :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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