recipes with muenster cheese

Craving creamy, melty dishes with a twist? Recipes with Muenster cheese are the perfect way to elevate your meals with rich, buttery flavors. This versatile cheese shines in everything from gourmet grilled sandwiches and decadent mac & cheese to savory tarts and stuffed chicken. Let Muenster cheese take center stage in your culinary creations!

Muenster Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1 slice Muenster cheese
• 2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese
• Butter
• Fresh tomato slices
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

1. Butter one side of each bread slice, and spread cream cheese on the other side.
2. Place one slice of Muenster cheese on each sandwich, and top with the other slice of bread.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle on medium heat.
4. Cook sandwiches until crispy on both sides.
5. Serve with fresh tomato slices topped with cracked black pepper.

The American Muenster Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons softened butter
• 2 slices bread
• 2 slices American cheese
• 2 slices Muenster cheese
• 1/2 mashed avocado
• 1 heaping tablespoon sweet balsamic onions

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a large skillet.
2. Assemble the sandwich: American cheese on one side, Muenster on the other.
3. Spread avocado on one side and onions on the other.
4. Sandwich both halves together and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
5. Cut and serve.

Muenster Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta
• Water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 Tablespoon self-rising flour
• 8 ounces muenster cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
• Black pepper
• Paprika
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions with 1 Tablespoon salt.
2. Melt butter in a large pan, add flour and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
4. Add cream cheese and muenster cheese, stir until melted.
5. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, ground mustard, and pepper.
6. Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle paprika and panko on top.
8. Bake at 350°F until panko is toasted.

The Best Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded muenster cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded havarti cheese
• 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 4 slices hearty white bread
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened, divided

Instructions:

1. Mix cheddar, muenster, havarti, and 2 tablespoons parmesan.
2. Mix remaining parmesan with 4 tablespoons butter.
3. Brush one side of bread with butter.
4. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Place bread buttered side down.
5. Add half the cheese mixture to the bread in the pan.
6. Top with second slice of buttered bread.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
8. Flip and cook until golden and cheese melts.
9. Rest for 1 minute, then cut in half.
10. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Muenster and Avocado Grilled Cheese on Sourdough Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 2 slices Arla® Muenster cheese
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup rocket (arugula)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread on one slice of bread.
2. Layer avocado slices on the bread and sprinkle with black pepper.
3. Add Muenster cheese slices and rocket.
4. Top with second bread slice.
5. Butter the outside of both bread slices.
6. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Bacon, Pear, and Raspberry Grilled Cheese with Muenster

Ingredients:

• 2 slices hearty bread
• 2 slices Muenster cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon
• 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp raspberry preserves
• Butter for spreading

Instructions:

1. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. On unbuttered side, spread raspberry preserves.
3. Layer pear slices, bacon, and Muenster cheese.
4. Close sandwich and cook in skillet over medium heat until golden and cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

Ingredients:

• 15 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Italian cheese blend (including Muenster)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and cool.
2. Mix ricotta, Italian cheese blend, half the Parmesan, Asiago, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff mixture into shells.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan, add cream and bring to simmer. Stir in remaining Parmesan.
5. Pour 2/3 of sauce into baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top.
6. Spoon remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with extra cheese.
7. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until bubbly.
8. Garnish with basil before serving.

Twice Baked Potatoes with Muenster, Bacon, and Herbs

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4-1/3 cup milk
• 2 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
• Fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley), chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with oil, and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake potatoes for about 1 hour or until tender.
4. Let potatoes cool for 15 minutes, then cut in half.
5. Scoop out potato flesh, leaving a thin shell.
6. Mash potato flesh with sour cream, butter, Muenster cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
7. Add milk to achieve desired consistency.
8. Spoon mixture back into potato skins.
9. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
10. Top with crispy bacon and fresh herbs before serving.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Muenster

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 yellow onion, sliced into rings
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups Muenster cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Add 1 cup of Muenster cheese and stir until melted.
5. Layer potato slices and onion rings in a greased baking dish.
6. Pour cheese sauce over the layers.
7. Top with remaining Muenster cheese.
8. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.

French Onion Soup Topped with Melted Muenster

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 teaspoons fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 French baguette, sliced
• Muenster cheese slices

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter and caramelize onions (about 30 minutes).
2. Add beef broth, wine, sherry, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
4. Top each bowl with a baguette slice and Muenster cheese.
5. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.