Tomato And Gouda Cheese Recipes

BROILED TOMATO SLICES WITH GOUDA CHEESE

Steps:

• Place tomato slices on baking pan lined with non-stick foil.
• Place some diced onions and peppers on top of each tomato slice.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place pan under broiler and broil as long as you prefer so that onions and peppers are slightly soft.
• Remove from oven and add a slice of Gouda cheese to each tomato slice.
• Return to broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly.
• Can serve hot or slightly warm.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOUDA CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Place Gouda cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; heat on high for 1 minute. Stir cheese and continue cooking in 30-second intervals until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir tomato and basil into melted cheese. Serve fondue with baguette slices.

GRILLED HAM AND GOUDA CHEESE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ROASTED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Caramelized Onions:
• Heat the butter and oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, season with salt and pepper.
• Roasted Tomato Mayonnaise:
• 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the tomato in a small dish or baking sheet, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomato is very soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• 2. Put the mayonnaise, tomato, garlic and thyme in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a bowl.
• Sandwich:
• 1. Place 4 slices of the bread on a flat surface, divide half of the cheese among the slices. Top the cheese with 2 slices of prosciutto then top the proscuitto with some of the onions and the remaining cheese. Place the 4 remaining slices of bread on top to make four sandwiches. Butter the top of the bread using half of the butter.
• 2. Preheat a cast iron pan or cast iron griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan, butter-side down (may need to do in batches) and cook until lightly golden brown. Spread the remaining butter on the bread facing up, then flip and continue cooking until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Serve with roasted tomato mayonnaise on the side.

TOMATO AND GOUDA CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth. Break up tomatoes with spoon. Simmer 30 minutes. Add cream, savory and celery seed and bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Stir in 2 tbls grated cheese into each. Sprinkle with parsley.

REALLY GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a griddle over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large bowl.
• Place cooled toast in a resealable bag and slowly crush with the bottom of a saucepan or a rolling pin. Set bread crumbs aside.
• Mix Cheddar and Gouda cheeses together and divide into 4 equal piles.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• While butter is melting, whisk 1 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch has dissolved. Add milk-cornstarch mixture to the melted butter. Gradually mix in remaining 1/2 cup milk and half-and-half. Cook, whisking continuously, until mixture thickens to the consistency of a milkshake, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 piles of cheese, one at a time, whisking after each addition until cheese has completely melted.
• Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni and mix to coat. Transfer 1/2 of the mac and cheese mixture to the reserved baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 pile of cheese over top. Evenly distribute the rest of the mac and cheese mixture into the pan, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with reserved breadcrumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

ZITI BAKED WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Cook pasta according to package directions but OMIT salt and fat. Drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium high heat. Add onion and pepper then sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add spinach to pan then cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or until it wilts. Remove from heat.
• Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
• Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
• A note: Vegan subs may not act like normal cheese instead watch the time.
• For Vegan use the soy cheese.