What Is Gouda cheese and How Can I Use It?
If gouda cheese has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 23 recipes to try it in.
Where found
Gouda cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 豪达奶酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage gouda | |
| en español: | queso gouda |
Recipes using gouda cheese
There are 23 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Grilled Figs, Prosciutto & Arugula Salad
Caramelized grilled figs and smoky prosciutto are a delicious pair, and you can find both of them in this salad, mixed with some peppery arugula, gouda cheese and tossed with a basil-roasted bell pepper vinaigrette.
Grilled Figs Arugula Salad with Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette
Fresh figs are all over the market right now. This grilled figs arugula salad is ideal for you to enjoy these sweet seasonal figs.
Twice Baked Potatoes with Gouda & Pesto
Twice baked potatoes are always welcome on the dinner tables. They are packed with deliciousness, and quite versatile to make. Such as these twice baked potatoes with gouda and pesto, definitely tummy pleasers.
Macaroni Souffle
Macaroni souffle with ground beef, Gouda cheese, tomato puree, and bechamel sauce layered and baked. A European-style baked pasta casserole with a creamy, golden top.
Cheese & Tomato Pizza
Cheese and tomato pizza layered with fresh basil, mozzarella, fontina, smoked gouda, and romano on a homemade crust. A four-cheese weeknight classic ready in 30 minutes.
Enchiladas
Sweet-savory enchiladas rolled with olives, raisins, and gouda, drenched in chili salsa and baked until bubbly. An unusual, old-world take on the Mexican classic with a sweet-salty twist.
Awesome Hash Brown Quiche
Hash brown quiche with a crispy shredded-potato crust, no pastry needed, loaded with diced ham and three melty cheeses in a soft egg custard. A naturally gluten-free brunch centerpiece.
Toast Hawaiian Style
Toast Hawaii with ham, pineapple rings, and melted Gouda cheese on white bread, finished with a maraschino cherry. A retro German-style open-faced sandwich baked until bubbly.
Super Cheesy Fondue
Super cheesy fondue: smooth Gouda fondue thickened with a quick roux, spiked with garlic, white wine, nutmeg, and optional kirsch. Party-ready dipping sauce in under 20 minutes.
Chicken Jambonette Stuffed with Gouda
Boneless chicken thighs stuffed with a mushroom, shallot, white wine, and port cream filling, topped with melting Gouda, then roasted golden. Restaurant-worthy elegance on a home kitchen timeline.
Crab Quiche Squares
Bite-sized crab quiche squares with Gouda, dill, and a press-in shortening crust. Freezer-friendly and perfect for party platters, brunch spreads, or make-ahead entertaining.
Heat Wave Spaghetti Sauce
Heat wave spaghetti sauce is a no-cook tomato sauce with fresh basil, lemon verbena, garlic, and grated gouda. A summer pasta that uses the heat of cooked noodles to warm the marinated sauce.
Corn Pancakes With Cheese
Corn pancakes with cheese (cachapas) puree fresh corn into a silky batter, griddle into golden pancakes, and fold warm around a stick of gouda. A Venezuelan street food classic.
Cheese & Apple Soup
Creamy Gouda cheese soup with a splash of apple juice for subtle sweetness. This velvety 30-minute soup brings the classic cheese-and-apple pairing to your bowl.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Pimiento Cheese
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with smoky Gouda, pimientos, and scallions, then pan-seared and baked. This easy stuffed chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in 40 minutes.
Hash-Brown Quiche
Hash brown crust quiche with ham, pepper jack, gouda, and a half-and-half custard. The crispy potato crust ditches pastry entirely. Brunch crowd-pleaser, breakfast-for-dinner all-star.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Smoked Gouda
The chicken breast was so succulent, and the stuffing was loaded with great flavour. Salsa and pumpkin seeds were wonderful additions to serve.
Pasta Jambalaya
This cheesy and scrumptious dish is the perfect dinner if you are late getting home from work.
Easy Spam Triangles
Easy Spam triangles: hand-pie pockets filled with Spam, smoky Gouda, diced apple, and onion dip in flaky pie pastry. Retro party appetizer with surprising flavor.
Gouda Muffins
Savory Gouda cheese muffins made with yogurt, butter, and a full cup and a half of shredded Gouda. Tender and rich with a subtle tang from the yogurt in every bite.
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Zucchini & Squash Sandwich
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Zucchini & Squash Sandwich recipe
Dutch Cheesecake
An authentic Dutch cheesecake made with grated Gouda cheese instead of cream cheese, lightened with beaten egg whites and studded with golden raisins. Baked in a shortbread tart crust with lemon.
Boerenkass Soup (Dutch Cheese Soup)
Boerenkaas soup is the Dutch farmer cheese soup with cauliflower, potato, and celeriac broth crowned with toasted bread and bubbling Gouda. Like French onion meets vegetable chowder.
