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Grilled Vegetables and Juustoleipa Dinner

Wisconsin Cheese Grilled Vegetables and Juustoleipa Dinner     Recipe
Active Time
40 Minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce:

Grilled Veggies and Juustoleipa (bread cheese):

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Bread Cheese (Juustoleipa) can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Chimichurri Sauce:

  1. Place the parsley, cilantro, shallot and garlic into a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped. While processing, slowly drizzle in white wine vinegar and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer sauce to a bowl. Set aside.

Grilled Veggies and Juustoleipa (bread cheese):

  1. Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
  3. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer vegetables to a lightly greased grill grid. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Remove vegetables from grill grid. Keep warm.
  4. Arrange juustoleipa side by side on grill grid. Grill juustoleipa, covered, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until warmed through. Transfer juustoleipa to a cutting board; cut into 1-inch strips.
  5. Divide pasta onto four serving plates. Drizzle with reserved chimichurri sauce. Top with vegetables, juustoleipa and additional sauce.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Juustoleipa means "bread cheese" in Finnish. It has a soft, buttery texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. When crafted, it's baked in special ovens, giving it a toasty, caramelized crust.

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