Cooking with cheese is often considered a daunting task by many. The question as to how to use the ingredient cheese successfully in your dishes and recipes has plagued the minds of many a cook in the making. But no more, today you learn the ease of cooking with the wonderful ingredient cheese. Do NOT be afraid of the cheese!
Cheese is your delicious friend, embrace your new found friendship.
Cooking With Cheese
The key to cooking with cheese is;
- Low Temperatures
- Short Cooking Times
Low heat and a short cooking time work best for cheese. High heat and a long cooking time make cheese stringy and tough.
Anytime it’s possible add cheese near the end of cooking time, and always add last on the tops of casseroles, cooking just long enough to melt it.
Cheese in Sauce – When adding cheese to soups or sauces, shred or finely dice the cheese so it will melt and blend quickly.
Hard cheese is the only cheese you should dice as softer cheeses can always be shredded. There are just a few simple rules to follow to achieve a great dish. The flavor experience is always worth the addition of cheese. Remembering the simple guidelines you’ve learned here today will have you happily moving about the kitchen with the greatest of confidence and many a delicious dish.
Happy Cooking, Katie
Great recipe ideas.
Thanks Sweetbearies, It is often the simplist of tips that go unnoticed. 🙂 Katie