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Featured Recipes for Pasta & Grain

 

Baked Shells with Wild Mushrooms

We fall in love with mushrooms in the fall! They add a woody taste that reminds us of burning leaves and walks in the forest. Add to that the perfect cheese, Dofino® Havarti, that melts into the cream sauce for just about the best taste combination you can enjoy with pasta!

Grits & Cheese Casserole

Makes 8 servings

Never tried grits? Now’s your chance! Dofino® Havarti brings out the best in grits and turns this traditional breakfast favorite into the prefect side for any occasion.

5-Minute Mashed Potato Upgrade

Mashed potatoes, especially this time of the year, are a perfect stick-to-your-ribs type of side dish. But how can we go for the upgrade on this classic? With Dofino Havarti, of course! (Recipe adapted from Wisconsin Cheese website.)

Late Harvest Lasagna

Makes 12 servings

The best part of lasagna is that flavors and textures are tucked in between the layers. The mild nutty flavor of Dofino® Havarti blends nicely with the mushrooms, while also melting perfectly into a cheese crust.

Corn Arepas with Melted Dofino Fontina

Makes 8 pancakes

Adults and kids alike love these South American griddled corncakes, and Dofino® Fontina adds a punch of flavor that carries through every bite.

Big Sky Vegetable Pasta

Bring the taste of summer alive with the colorful combination of Dofino® Creamy Havarti, vegetables, and lime. Want more protein? Add warm grilled salmon!

Potato Crisps with Edam and Greens

Combine all the family favorites into one bite. Crisp potato slices topped with warm Edam and tomatoes. A pizza with a twist!

Southern Biscuits with Virginia Ham and Havarti

Southern biscuits with ham are a traditional favorite for lawn parties, luncheons, and weddings. Dofino® Creamy Havarti creates a nice soft texture with the ham for a tender filling.

Orecchiette with Spring Peas and Prosciutto

Orecchiette, or “little ears” pasta, look like tiny bowls that hold Dofino® Gouda cheese sauce and fresh spring English peas in every bite! This easy favorite can be made anytime during the year, with any fresh vegetable, but treat the family to seasonal fresh peas!

White Pizza with Greens

How do you get your kids to enjoy salad? Put it on top of a delicious cheese pizza!

Stuffed Garden Peppers with Edam

Makes 6 servings

The secret to a great stuffed pepper? Make a thin horizontal slice along the bottom of the pepper so that it lies flat in your pan; the pepper will bake more evenly and not slide around.

Mac and Cheese Carbonara

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Bacon gives this macaroni recipe another comfort-food flavor that the entire family will love. Elbow macaroni is the classic staple, but it’s always fun to let the kids choose their favorite pasta type when you’re in the store!

Spinmeister Mac n Cheese

MAKES 8-10 SERVINGS

Spinach gives mac n cheese a new “spin”! Also, new enriched and whole grain pastas give you healthy options, and a casserole filled with vegetables turn this side dish into a complete meal. Just don’t tell the kids that it’s good for them!

Late Harvest Pizza

SERVES 8

Eggplant, Roma tomatoes, pesto, and all of the trappings of a late-August Italy make this pizza a sure-fire family favorite. Use Havarti with Caraway for a grown-up flavor kick. This is about as rustic as it can get in your kitchen!

Pie Dough

MAKES DOUGH for 9 x 16 x 1-inch baking pan

Sure, you can buy pizza dough in the store or pick some up from a local bakery, but making it yourself is quick, easy, and grounds for ultimate bragging rights. This dough works great with this pizza recipe…

Quesadilla snacks

MAKES 4 QUESADILLAS

Kids love cheese. Quesadillas combine Havarti with colorful, nutritious veggies to give kids a healthier option than chips or fries.

The After Party Sandwich with Havarti Cheese

MAKES 4 SANDWICHES

With the kickin’ Cranberry Relish on the this page, this turkey sandwich with Dofino Havarti will keep the party going even after your guests are gone.

Lone Star Mac and Cheese

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Give a Texas kick to this old favorite, macaroni and cheese. Kids love southwestern flavors particularly when they are combined with Dofino® Creamy Havarti. If your kids like spicy, then use 2 cups each of Dofino® Creamy Havarti and Dofino® Havarti with Jalepeños!

Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

Cheesy goodness in a quick dinner recipe that keeps it light and healthy.

Pasta Gratin

Hamburger never had help like this! Creamy, easy-melting Havarti makes this stand-by explode with flavor!

Crock Pot Lasagna

Dofino® Gouda makes this one slow-cook crock pot recipe you can’t wait to come home to!

Mexican Pasta Casserole

Use Dofino® Gouda with Chipotle, or Havarti with Jalepeno for hot Mexican flavor.

Mushroom and Shrimp Pizza

Easy-melting Dofino® Havarti is the right gourmet touch for a pizza this special.

Barbeque Chicken Pizza

Make your own version of the California classic that started the gourmet-pizza craze.

Herbed Macaroni and Cheese

Easy-melting Dofino® Havarti gives this Mac and Cheese recipe a great flavor.