What Is Roquefort cheese and How Can I Use It?
Roquefort cheese is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 28 recipes to get you started.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size oz (28g)Where found
Roquefort cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Roquefort cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does roquefort cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 package (3 oz) | 85 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 羊乳干酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | roquefort | |
| en español: | queso roquefort |
Recipes using roquefort cheese
There are 28 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Lamb Cheeseburgers
Lamb cheeseburgers ground at home with bacon and topped with melted Roquefort blue cheese. A grown-up burger upgrade with rich, gamey lamb and salty smoke from the bacon blend.
Houemort’i juustu küpsised (Roquefort pastry bites)
Houemort’i juustu küpsised - Baked bites of roquefort cheese in a puffy pastry style bite sized crisp.
Refreshing Cobb Salad
Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, and Roquefort dressing. Composed salad with rows of colorful toppings over crisp lettuce, perfect for elegant lunches.
Cucumber Stuffed with Roquefort & Hazelnuts
Cucumber stuffed with Roquefort and hazelnuts is a crisp, no-cook appetizer. Hollowed cucumber halves are packed with sharp blue cheese, cream, caraway, and toasted hazelnuts for cocktail hour.
Cheese Ball #2
Three-cheese ball made with sharp cheddar, Swiss, and Roquefort, blended with garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Rolled in paprika or parsley for a bold holiday appetizer.
Fresh Pear with Roquefort Cream
Fresh pear halves filled with Roquefort cream blended with white wine and cayenne. An elegant no-cook appetizer or cheese course ready in 15 minutes.
Walnut & Roquefort Salad
Walnut and Roquefort salad with romaine, chicory, avocado, and scallions in a white wine vinaigrette. A French bistro-style salad with bold blue cheese, toasted nuts, and creamy avocado.
Chive-Cheese Butter
Chive-cheese compound butter made with Roquefort and chopped chives, rolled into a log for easy slicing. A rich, savory butter for steaks, bread, or baked potatoes.
Twin Cheese Dip
Twin cheese dip blends sharp cheddar and Roquefort with Coca-Cola, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. A retro whipped cheese spread that chills overnight for bold, tangy flavor.
Auld Alliance
A bold Scottish appetizer: creamy Roquefort cheese pounded smooth with whisky, then chilled in earthenware pots. Just 2 ingredients, 15 minutes prep, and pure Highland flavor.
Beefsteak En Roquefort En Champignons
Premium steaks marinated in a Roquefort, sour cream, and red wine marinade, charcoal-grilled and topped with butter-sautéed mushrooms. A show-stopping steakhouse dinner for a crowd.
Roquefort Meat Loaf
Roquefort meat loaf rolls a three-meat blend of beef, pork and veal around a creamy Roquefort and bread filling, jelly-roll style. Sliced like a pinwheel for a dinner-party meatloaf with serious blue cheese punch.
Roquefort & Apple Omelet
Roquefort and apple omelet with butter-sauteed apple slices and crumbled blue cheese folded inside. A French-inspired breakfast or brunch ready in 10 minutes.
Cincinnati Beer-Cheese Dip
Tangy beer cheese dip with sharp cheddar, roquefort, and a kick of Tabasco. Served in a hollowed rye bread bowl, this no-cook Cincinnati classic is ready in 15 minutes.
Gratin of Turnips & Blue Cheese
Gratin of turnips and blue cheese layers thinly sliced turnips with caramelized onion, anchovy cream, and pungent Roquefort. A bold, French-style vegetable side for dinner parties.
Bacon-Cheese Dip
Bacon-cheese dip blends Roquefort, cream cheese, sour cream, and crisp bacon with garlic and a hint of hot sauce. A cocktail-party classic ready in 15 minutes flat.
Roquefort & Cream Cheese Chicken Spread
Roquefort and cream cheese chicken spread with sour cream, cayenne, and hot sauce. A bold, tangy appetizer ready in 10 minutes flat.
French Chicken with Roquefort & Garlic
French chicken wrapped in bacon, seared golden, and oven-braised with onions and garlic, then served with a rich Roquefort cream sauce made from the pan drippings. Bold, savory, and deeply satisfying.
Hot Roquefort Canapes
Roquefort canapes with cream cheese, walnuts, and a hit of Worcestershire, melted on crackers in the microwave. Ready in 10 minutes flat for easy entertaining.
Cobb Salad with French Dressing
Classic Cobb salad with homemade French dressing: finely chopped greens arranged in tidy rows of chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, and Roquefort. The original composed salad, tossed tableside.
Roquefort Biscuits
Roquefort and cheddar cheese biscuits coated in toasted sesame seeds. Savory, crumbly bite-sized appetizers baked golden in just ten minutes.
Avocados with Roquefort
Ripe avocado halves stuffed with a bold Roquefort cheese, olive oil, and parsley mixture, garnished with sliced olives on a bed of Boston lettuce. A 5-minute French-inspired appetizer.
Trout with Sauce Roquefort
Pan-browned whole trout on a bed of mushroom-ham stuffing, draped in a foaming Roquefort and Pernod butter sauce. A classic French fish dish for a special occasion.
Roquefort Meat Balls in Sour Cream
Roquefort meatballs in sour cream gravy, made with crumbled blue cheese mixed into the ground beef and pan-fried, then simmered in a creamy pan sauce. Serve over noodles or rice.
Royal Camembert Mousse
Royal Camembert mousse with Camembert and Roquefort cheese, whipped cream, and egg white set with gelatin. A molded French cheese appetizer chilled overnight, rich, airy, and intensely savory.
