Recipes for Bel Paese Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 200g Bel Paese Cheese, slightly expired
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a pie dish with the pre-made pie crust.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
4. Add the diced ham, chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, and Bel Paese Cheese to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Ingredients

• 8 large mushrooms
• 1 cup of Bel Paese Cheese, grated
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely chop them.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic and chopped mushroom stems until softened.
4. Mix in the breadcrumbs and Bel Paese Cheese, season with salt and pepper.
5. Stuff each mushroom cap with the cheese mixture and place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 200g Bel Paese Cheese, slightly expired
• 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet.
3. Spread the Bel Paese Cheese evenly over the puff pastry.
4. Layer the thinly sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Ingredients

• 250g slightly expired Bel Paese Cheese
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, grate the Bel Paese Cheese.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
3. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Take a small portion of grated Bel Paese Cheese and shape it into a small ball.
5. Dip the cheese ball into the beaten eggs, then roll it in the bread crumb mixture until fully coated.
6. Repeat the previous two steps until all the cheese is used.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat.
8. Fry the cheese croquettes in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
9. Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Serve the Bel Paese Cheese croquettes hot as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of bread
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup expired Bel Paese Cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, softened butter, and grated Bel Paese Cheese together until well combined.
3. Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise and spread the cheese mixture evenly over each half.
4. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup expired Bel Paese Cheese, grated
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable broth, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the milk mixture into the skillet with the sautéed onions and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated Bel Paese Cheese until melted and well combined.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the cheese sauce.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, if desired.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy this delicious cheesy pasta bake!