Easter & Spring Recipe Ideas From Jarlsberg Cheese

If you are new to my blog, you may not know that we love cheese! We are specially fond of Jarlsberg Cheese, and it’s versatility. There is tons that you can make with Jarlsberg Cheese and I absolutely love that. Back in January I shared a few recipes that included this delicious cheese, you can find that post here. Today I am sharing more delicious recipes with you.

This spring, Jarlsberg Cheese has teamed up with Chef George Duran to create cheesy sensations that I know you will love. These cheesy sensations are perfect for Easter, Spring or any day. I hope that you will enjoy these recipes as much as my family does.

Hop To It Jarlsberg® Breakfast Egg Muffins

By George Duran

Corn Muffins

Ingredients:

2 eggs

¾ cup milk

¼ cup plain flour

1 ¼ cup cornmeal

1 tbsp. sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

Pinch of white pepper

4 tbsp. softened butter

100 g Jarlsberg® cheese

Nut Pesto:

5 tbsp. olive oil

1 pack fresh flat leaf parsley

1 garlic clove

½ cup walnuts

¼ cup cashew nuts

Salt and pepper

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together the milk and the eggs.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and butter. Add the liquid and stir. Spoon the mixture into muffin cases. If possible, use stiff paper cups, so the muffins stand up better.

Cut the cheese into cubes and press them down into the mixture. Bake into the center of the oven for about 15 minutes. This cornbread can also be baked in a large round baking pan, about 20 cm in diameter.

Combine the ingredients for the nut pesto in a blender or using a hand blender. Pulse or blend until coarsely chopped. Serve the corn muffins with extra Jarlsberg® cheese, nut pesto and thin slices of cured ham, if desired.

Easter Bunny Jarlsberg® Puff Pastry Swirls

By George Duran

Ingredients:

4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets

1 ¼ cup grated Jarlsberg® cheese

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Pepper

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry sheets into rectangles about 20cm x 10 cm each. Mix the grated cheese, chopped rosemary and pepper. Spread the mixture over the puff pastry.

Roll up each pastry rectangle from the short end. Press the edges firmly together to seal the roll. Slice each roll into 3 cm thick slices. Place face down on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees. If you want the pastry swirls to rise more, don’t roll out the pastry with the rolling pin.

Easter Basket Jarlsberg® Festive Salmon Cake

By George Duran

Ingredients:

2 16-ounce cans red salmon or tuna, drained and flaked

10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed, well drained

1-1/2 cups shredded Jarlsberg® cheese

1 cup fresh bread crumbs

2 lightly beaten eggs

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup EACH minced onion and parsley

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup shredded Jarlsberg® cheese

16-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, baby carrots, red pepper), cooked and drained OR 2 cups fresh, chopped mixed vegetables, steamed

In large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients, blending well. In skillet, sauté onion and parsley in olive oil until onion is translucent. Add to salmon mixture. Spread mixture into well-oiled 8-inch spring form pan and bake 350o for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese.

To serve, remove from pan. Place on serving platter or low pedestal and arrange mixed vegetables on top. Serves 8.

Hop On Board With Jarlsberg® Cheese

Easter and Spring Is The Perfect Time To Make Meals and Memories With Recipes Offered By Celebrity Chef George Duran

Darien, CT – (February, 2018) – Jarlsberg® Cheese, the nationally recognized premium brand of cheese, invites everyone to put on their bunny ears and get cooking! Easter is always the perfect time to gather around the table with your loved ones, and with every dish, make some memories. From mouth-watering appetizers to savory side dishes or entrees, Jarlsberg® Cheese is a must-have holiday ingredient sure to elevate your holiday meals. Sharing his love for Jarlsberg Cheese, Celebrity Chef George Duran, author of bestseller Take This Dish and Twist it, known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and host of TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off! shares spectacular recipes for your enjoyment.

With a flavor to please every palate, Jarlsberg® Cheese offers their classic, beloved wedge with its mild, nutty flavor, as well as other crowd pleasers including:

° Jarlsberg® Cheese is famous for its characteristic mild, sweet and nutty taste and its large round holes. With its beloved, classic flavor and incredible meltablity, this is the perfect cheese for all your Easter dishes.

° Jarlsberg® Cheese Snacks, with a mild, mellow and nutty flavor, in a delightful, portable snack. These individually wrapped Cheese Snacks are ¾ oz. in the stick format come in 6 ounce size packages of individual wrapped cheese sticks.

° Jarlsberg® Cheese Lite, offering the same mild, nutty flavor as regular Jarlsberg® Cheese with 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories, than regular Swiss cheese. This low-fat variety of Jarlsberg® Cheese original has the characteristic large round holes, with a lower fat content – perfect for those days when you crave the sweet, nutty delights of Jarlsberg® Cheese but need to watch your diet.

° Jarlsberg® Hickory Smoked Cheese has a piquant smoky taste, and like most smoked foods has a darker, browner surface. Jarlsberg® Hickory Smoked Cheese is cold smoked over smoldering, hickory chip embers, this hickory smoked flavor will enhance your cold or hot foods, with its deep, smoky charm.

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About Jarlsberg® Cheese:

In 1956, we created Jarlsberg® Cheese, using an original Norwegian recipe. Why does Jarlsberg® cheese taste so mild, nutty and delicious? It’s all part of the legend…and Norway’s most guarded recipe! Jarlsberg® Cheese is endorsed by the Good Housekeeping Nutritionist Approved Emblem. All Jarlsberg Cheese varieties are naturally lactose and gluten free. For a complete product list and more recipes visit the website.

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