The holiday season has begun and, for many, it will continue well into the new year with Super Bowl parties and Valentines Day events. With so many celebrations around the corner, its a great time to cross merchandise by giving customers easy ideas for fabulous party foods.
Wisconsin Cheese can be paired with a variety of everyday products to create creative and delicious bites that will wow guests. And don't forget the drinks! Festive holiday beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, pair perfectly with cheese.
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Sweet and Savory Cut toaster waffles into bite-sized pieces and top with Wisconsin Blue cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Tropical Treat Serve semi-soft Farmers cheese, Queso Blanco, Panela or Gouda with guava paste (also called guayabate or goiabada) often found in the Latin food section. Cut each into small squares and serve together on toothpicks.
Classic Combo Top bite-sized portions of apple pie from the bakery with an aged Wisconsin Cheddar.
Mediterranean Bite Stuff dried Medjool dates with Wisconsin Feta and almonds or pistachios. Top with chopped fresh mint.
Winter White Try a simple salad of shaved fennel, Wisconsin Parmesan, olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and black pepper.
Creamy and Tart Top bite-sized pieces of baked puff pastry or tart shells with Wisconsin Mascarpone cheese and pomegranate seeds.
Crowd Pleaser Stuff pickled cherry peppers or Peppadews with small squares of Wisconsin Provolone wrapped in salami.
Simple Twist Spice up brown and serve rolls by topping with sliced jalepeños and shredded Wisconsin Cheddar before baking.
Easy Peasy Pair pieces of a nut and fruit granola bar with sliced Wisconsin Emmental. Its a simple and fun option for holiday cheese boards.
Rich and Sweet Serve sliced Wisconsin Brie on thin ginger snaps or almond cookies.
Beverage Pairings:
- Lambic beer and Wisconsin Brie
- A classic Gin Gibson and Wisconsin Blue
- German Riesling with Wisconsin Gouda or Wisconsin Edam
- Craft root beer and aged Wisconsin Cheddar
- Green tea and Wisconsin Mascarpone
SOURCE Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
