Recipes for Gloucester Cheese Sold in Wrapped Block Opened

Safe ways to use gloucester cheese sold in wrapped block opened past its expiration date

Cheese and Tomato Toast

Cheese and Tomato Toast

A simple yet delicious toast recipe using expired Gloucester Cheese that is still safe to consume. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 200g expired Gloucester Cheese (opened, but safe to consume)
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread butter on each slice of bread.
  4. Layer the sliced tomatoes on top of the buttered bread.
  5. Grate the expired Gloucester Cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the tomato slices.
  6. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper on top of the cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  9. Enjoy the cheesy tomato toasts!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

Cheesy Broccoli Pasta

A delicious pasta dish using expired Gloucester Cheese that is still safe to consume. The cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor to the dish.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 200g expired Gloucester Cheese (opened, but safe to consume)
  • 250g pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, grate the expired Gloucester Cheese.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the broccoli. Stir in the grated Gloucester Cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and coated the pasta and broccoli.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Gloucester Cheese Quiche

Gloucester Cheese Quiche

A savory quiche made with slightly expired Gloucester Cheese that is still safe to consume.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 200g Gloucester Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Spread the grated Gloucester Cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
  4. Top the cheese with the steamed broccoli florets.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and broccoli in the pie crust.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned on top.
  8. Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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