Mainland Cheese RECIPES

Mainland Cheese RECIPES

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Mainland Carbonara Fries

As far as tarts go, this one is right up there in taste, flavour and looks.

Whipped Feta with Grilled Nectarine Salad

Whipped feta meets juicy grilled nectarines in this fresh and vibrant salad. Creamy, tangy, and bursting with color—perfect for sharing on warm summer days.

Darren's Steak & Garlic Parmesan Pie

Darren Jarrett, the hero behind Ashby Pies, has whipped up this cheesy pie recipe that’s perfect for winter nights with the family. Try the garlic Parmesan sauce and Mainland Mozzarella for a mouthwatering pull!

Robyn's Italian Lasagne

Robyn's Italian Lasagne crowned the best Lasagne in the country. Enjoy this homely Italian specialty.

Mainland Carbonara Fries

As far as tarts go, this one is right up there in taste, flavour and looks.

Candy Cane Fudge

Nothing calls for mouth-watering buttery fudge quite like Christmas, especially when its flavoured with gingerbread or topped with crushed candy canes and honeycomb toffee.

Grilled nectarine, chicken and camembert salad

This fresh salad with creamy camembert, chicken and tangy nectarines is the perfect addition to any summer BBQ.

Roasted tomato, brie & basil galette

Roasted tomatoes, paired with creamy brie and sprinkled with basil. Sounds like the perfect summer dish to us.

Grilled Haloumi with panzanella

Top off a tasty salad with grilled slices of Mainland Haloumi.

Caramelised onion & feta tarts

These cute little tarts may be small but they're definitely big on taste.

Avocado & Feta Toast

Brunch, you say? Bring the café to your kitchen by adding some of our creamy Mainland feta and dukkha to fresh avo on sourdough toast.

Asparagus, Beetroot & Creamy Feta Salad

This salad is a pinch to make. Fresh asparagus brings that extra bit of flavour to the perfect summer salad.

Roasted Feta Tomato Tart

As far as tarts go, this one is right up there in taste, flavour and looks.

Feta stuffed portobello mushrooms

Savoury portobello mushrooms get dressed up with kale and Feta.

Rich Beef Stew with Creamy Blue Cheese Dumplings

Our Mainland Creamy Blue in these buttery dumplings takes this simple hearty beef stew to a whole new level.

Burnt Butter Anzac Biscuits

We’ve turned up the flavour on the traditional ANZAC biscuit by incorporating burnt butter.

Beef and Mushroom Lasagne

A wholesome take on a classic family favourite featuring Mainland's delicious grated Mozzarella.

Ham and Havarti Mini Quiches

Try these delicious ham & Havarti cheese mini quiches, made with wholemeal bread and a smear of our Gold award winning Buttersoft Salt Reduced.

Cottage pie with cheesy pumpkin mash

Who doesn’t love a cottage pie in the midst of winter? Sweet pumpkin makes a colourful change from a potato topping.

French Onion Soup

Slow cooked onion soup with beef stock is a winter favourite and so good with sweet flavoured havarti.

Homemade Crumpets

Nothing beats a fresh homemade crumpet, especially when you top it with Mainland Buttersoft. This is a great recipe that will feed the family for a Sunday morning breakfast or afternoon tea.

Vintage Cheddar Cheese Scones

The aroma of freshly baked cheese scones is one of life’s joys, it's the smell of home comforts.

Tasty Light mac & cheese

A classic favourite. Be sure to bake until bubbly and golden.

Loaded Kumara with Tasty Light

A perfect, no fuss main that is a hit for the whole family. We love this served with guacamole and a green salad.

Baked Chilli & Garlic Brie

Whether rustling up some food to entertain your guests or looking for an easy lunch that feels like a bit of a treat too, nothing beats a baked brie.

Whipped Feta crostini with smoked salmon

Whipped feta on crostini topped with smoky salmon is the perfect snack to get the festivities going.

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

Perfectly roasted potatoes, with a Mainland Parmesan crust to ramp up the festivities this Christmas.

Haloumi and lamb Shawarma

This is the perfect summer recipe. Packed with big flavours and our Mainland Haloumi, these shawarma will delight the tastebuds and your guests.

Bacon and blue cheese salad

This is the perfect salad to bring along to your next BBQ. Sprinkled with our Creamy Blue cheese, this one is a sure fire winner.

Beef Birria Tacos

Beef birria tacos are having a real moment right now, so why not whip some up and sprinkle our classic Tasty cheese.

Blue Cheese Dip with Buffalo Chicken

Deliciously hot chicken wings, paired with a cooling yet tasty blue cheese dip. Your friends and family are sure to love these.

Cheesy Pesto Chicken

A simple, easy classic dinner that all the family will love.

Cheesy Fish Pie

This fish pie is soon to be a new classic in your household. With cheesy mash, you just can't say no.

Chicken Enchiladas

Elevate dinner with tasty chicken, smothered in enchilada sauce, and wrapped in a fiesta of melted cheese.

Chicken, Spinach and Tomato Risotto

Up your dinner game with our Chicken, Spinach, and Tomato Risotto. Savour the flavours of spinach, tomatoes, chicken and most importantly - Mainland Tasty cheese.

Cottage pie with cheese and onion mash

Cottage pie is the ultimate winter warmer. Make it even better, with this delicious cheese and onion mash.

Ham & brie free from pie

Quick easy, and sure fire hit with friends and family. This simple ham and brie pie is tasty as.

Hearty Cheese Meatball Bake

This recipe is perfect for those colder nights. Topped with Mainland Tasty Grated cheese - absolute perfection.

Molten Brie Pastry Twists

Christmas is here, and if you really want to impress friends and family whip out this recipe. Melted chilli and garlic brie, with thyme flavoured pastry twists.

Spinach & sundried tomato frittata

Frittata's are easy to make, and very versatile. You can add whatever you like in, however we personally love a sprinkle of Mainland Tasty grated with some sundried tomatoes and chorizo.

Vegetable, Chorizo Havarti Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a family favourite, so why not mix it up and try this vegetable, chorizo and havarti recipe.

Quinoa and Organic Cheddar Patties

Tasty patties that work wonderfully as a burger alternative, wrapped in crisp lettuce.

Gingerbread Truffles

These festive little bites are fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for gifting.

3 Cheese Southland Cheese Rolls

Nothing says comfort food like the combination of fresh white bread and warm, cheesy sauce made with our Mainland Tasty Cheese

Colby winter root vegetable gratin

A hearty gratin that's packed full flavour and vegetables.

Cheesy Quesadillas

Brilliant for a casual evening with friends, make the mix ahead then you just have to assemble and cook when required.

Impossible to fail quiche

This simple quiche recipe is perfect for using up leftovers.

Ham, cheese & wild mushroom toastie

A toastie with a twist, full of flavoursome ingredients.

Middle Eastern egg bake

Eggs for breakfast need not be boring with this tasty baked version.

Havarti, tomato & basil bruschetta

A simple and tasty appetiser option for entertaining guests.

Potato, cayenne, epicure, tortilla bites

A tasty mouthful of crunchy potato goodness, bursting with spicy flavours.

3 ways with Epicure

We reckon that an award winning cheddar, aged for up to 36 months deserves pride of place on your cheeseboard

Flavoured butters

Better your butter game this BBQ season with these fantastically delicious flavoured butter recipes that’s guaranteed to impress.

The perfect cheeseboard

Here at Mainland, we’ve learnt a thing or two and we know Christmas always calls for the perfect cheeseboard.

3 Ways with Smoked Cheddar

This award winning cheese, aged for up to 18 months has a subtle smoky taste and is perfect paired with prosciutto and a juicy cherry tomato or with a crisp slice of apple and sweet honey drizzled on top.

Easy Cheeseboard

Whether it’s a slice of creamy brie paired with salami and frozen grapes or a piece of Havarti with pear and a dollop of tomato chutney, this cheeseboard is simple to put together and delicious to eat.

3 Ways with Haloumi

Add some squeak to your BBQ or grill with Mainland Haloumi. Try out these simple recipes.

Breakfast Sandwich

What is a Breakfast Sando? Well, it’s a tasty breakfast sandwich made with English muffins, a sausage pattie, a dollop of scrambled eggs and crowned with our Tasty Aged Cheddar Slices. Trust us, this is a breakfast well worth getting out of bed for.

Smoky Cheese Waffles

Nothing says brunch like a stack of waffles. And here at Mainland, we like to make them a little extra special using our Mainland Special Reserve Smoked cheddar.

Cheesy Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are a family favourite at Easter and we think you’d agree that these cheesy hot cross buns, are a delicious twist on a classic.

Hot Cross Bun Loaf

Over the years we’ve learnt a thing or two. And we know that Easter always calls for Hot Cross Buns. Why not try something a bit different this year – a tasty Hot Cross Bun loaf. Mmm, sounds good to us.

ANZAC biscuit ice cream sandwiches

These are no ordinary ANZACs. Flavour has been turned all the way up to 11 with the addition of cinnamon and crystallised (candied) ginger. Then, to make matters even more delicious, we’ve turned them into ice cream sandwiches and rolled them in toasted coconut.

School lunchbox inspiration

These recipes are a delicious and tasty alternative for school lunches.

Chilli & Garlic Cheeseboard

Our new Chilli & Garlic Brie is the perfect combination of flavours. Paired with salty salami on a crisp cracker, this is perfection

Mainland Special Reserve Cheeseboard

Pick up some Mainland Special Reserve Chilli & Garlic Brie, Epicure and Creamy Blue and add your pairings to the board and enjoy.

Parmesan crumbed chicken strips with potato wedges

Tender chicken is crumbed with a delicious panko and Parmesan mixture.

Walnut Mushroom and Gruyere Burger

The combination of mushrooms and walnuts makes for a hearty meat free burger patty that matches perfectly with the nutty flavour of Gruyere cheese.

Tomato Salad & Whipped Creamy Feta

Whipped Mainland Feta adds an extra dimension to any summer salad.

Haloumi Sliders

Perfect to mix it up at any BBQ, these Haloumi Sliders are a quick and easy entertaining option.

Sharing Style Greek Salad

A tasty and light greek salad that's ready in 15 minutes.

Carrot & Haloumi Fritters

These healthy vegetarian fritters are a cinch to make.

Feta and bacon scones recipe

Delicious, hearty scones that are an easy crowd pleaser

Huevos Rancheros recipe

A simple twist on a traditional Mexican favourite is an easy-to-prepare family brunch recipe.

Parmesan & pancetta rigatoni with basil

Quick to make with beautiful Italian flavours. Here in this simple pasta dish.

Organic Cheddar winter bowl

A filling, warming bowl full of good things.

Feta & spinach pizza

An old favorite that’s perfect for a quick and easy Friday dinner

Baked Brie with honey toffee drizzle

An easy to make, indulgent starter that will surely impress!

Chicken & roasted pepper panini

A simple and tasty combination for a quick lunch or dinner.

Smoked Cheese & chilli nachos

Nachos, a classic favourite, gets a wood­smoked flavour hit.

Caramelised leek & potato cheese soup

A hearty, full flavoured soup that will warm you up from the inside out.

Warm crumbed Camembert with spicy beetroot

Surprising and playful flavours come together in this delicious camembert recipe.

Chilled tomato soup with camembert crostini

This chilled soup mixed with crunchy crostini and smooth Mainland camembert is a harmony of taste.

Cranberry & apple chutney

The sweet fruity tartiness of this cranberry and apple chutney on your cheeseboard will never go amiss.

Fried Camembert with Paprika and Parsley

Take your next dinner party or family night to new levels with this easy Fried Camembert recipe.

Loaded Pesto, Bacon & Havarti Sweet Potatoes

Packed full of flavour and stacked with nutritious fillings, this loaded sweet potato recipe by Rhiannon Baldock is always a crowd pleaser.

Zucchini & Edam fritters

A café-style favourite, great for using up seasonal produce.

Pork served with baked Brie & apples

Succulent pork roast that is served with baked Brie and apples. Our twist on a classic roast.

Chicken & Vintage™ Cheddar Tortilla Pizza

Curb those junk food cravings with this healthy pizza recipe using light tortillas as the pizza base.

Brie, Potato & Rosemary Pizza

This pizza is super easy and absolutely stunning.

Buckwheat Pancakes

Mornings are made for pancakes and these buckwheat beauties are wholesome and delicious.

Easy Gnocchi with Chorizo Spinach and peas

This speedy gnocchi makes for tasty weeknight meal with smoky chorizo and nutty gruyere. Even better its a one pan and one pot wonder.

Cheesy Potato Bake

Layers of thinly sliced potatoes combine with three of our gorgeous creations from the Grated range – Tasty, Parmesan and Colby – to make a hearty side.

Cheese and Onion Griddle Scones

These are brilliant if you don’t have an oven, but be sure to use a heavy based such as cast iron so you get a lovely crisp outer to the scone.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Parmigiana is essentially a trio of delicate eggplant, luscious tomato sauce and delicious cheese.

Butternut Squash and Blue Vein Tart

Big bold flavours make this perfect for a hearty winter meal

One Pan Chicken Parmesan

This is a fabulously delicious and quick midweek meal for four, crowned with Mainland Mozzarella and Parmesan.

Classic Cheeseboard

That’s why it always pays to have some Special Reserve on standby so you can be prepared for good times, any time.

The Ultimate Cheeseburger

Picture a toasted bun smothered in mayonnaise with caramelised onions and a chargrilled patty topped with slices of Mainland Tasty Cheese and crowned with pickles.

Buttery shortbread

A scrumptious seasonal treat that’s perfect for gifting.

Haloumi & caper stuffed pork tenderloin

A juicy pork tenderloin enhanced with the strong flavour of capers and the soft creaminess of Mainland Haloumi.

Cheese & Chilli Barbecue Sweetcorn

Based on a Mexican favourite, the smoky flavours of barbecue come to life with a bit of spice and lots of Mainland Parmesan Cheese.

Classic Cheese Sauce

Cheese sauce provides a delicious base to a range of great meals.

Cheeseboard Pairings

The starting point for any cheeseboard must be our Mainland Special Reserve cheeses

Baked Brie with honey and thyme

Gooey, oozy melted brie is the perfect dish all year long. Whether its a cozy winter night or a hot summers evening.

Potato rosti florentine

A potato rosti stack for when a more substantial breakfast or lunch is needed.

Roast beef & cheese sandwich

An easy and delicious doorstop of a sandwich.

Hot Honey Haloumi Pizza

What a combo this is! Our squeaky haloumi is fired up with honey and chilli oil, then added to a pizza with peperoni and some mozzarella for stretchy goodness. Take our word for it, this is a must-try!

Mainland Feta Flatbreads

These tasty homemade flatbreads are filled with spinach and feta for a deliciously feel-good combo.

Haloumi Flatbreads

Need a seriously delicious snack that looks great too? How about flatbreads layered with tzatziki, filled with grilled Mainland Haloumi and topped with chilli oil, honey and herbs? You’re welcome.

Mainland Garlic Bread Stuffed Bagels

Here’s a new way to do a bagel. Make your own version of a creamy pull-apart with Mainland Grated Mozzarella in these Garlic Bread Stuffed Bagels.

Mozzarella Potato Gratin

Mozzarella Potato Gratin is a family favourite during those cooler months, give it a try!

Tasty Light Slaw with Sweet Spiced Dressing

Crunchy vegetables and tangy Tasty Light cheese are a perfect complement to a sweet and spicy dressing.

Broccoli and Tasty Light Cheddar Fritters

Wonderful for a light lunch or as a lunchbox filler.

Tasty Light roasted vegetable tart

Packed with vegetables and Mainland Tasty Light Cheese, this colourful tart makes for a flavoursome lunch or dinner

Barbecued Haloumi & Asparagus with Sesame Dressing

An easy to make, meat free bbq recipe that's ready in minutes

Haloumi Stuffed Little Peppers

Mini capsicums or peppers make great vessels for holding fillings to grill on the barbecue, and haloumi is a firm favourite.

Parmesan Popcorn

This is moreish, great for parties, movies or watching a sports game.

Crispy Cheese & Kumara Oven Chips

Add more flavour and crunch to your kumara chips with a good sprinkling of grated Tasty cheese.

Pickled Zucchini & Cheese

Simple and tasty, these make perfect nibbles.

Kara's Bacon & Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Kara's Mac & Cheese was crowned the best in the country, let's celebrate this cheesy goodness.

Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Rocket Pizza

Simple, done right.

Quattro Formaggi & Courgette Pizza

This pizza is super easy and absolutely stunning.

Southland Cheese Rolls

Nothing says comfort food like the combination of fresh white bread and warm, cheesy sauce made with our Mainland Tasty Cheese

Swiss cheese, Ham and Spinach Waffles

These big-on-flavour savoury waffles are a glorious way to start the day.

Creamy Blue Cheese Tart

Our Mainland Creamy Blue matched with the sweet caramelised onions and nutty walnuts in the pastry of this flavoursome tart is a crowd pleaser.

White bean, feta & rosemary mash

Add a touch of panache to your plate, try this flavour-infused white bean and feta mash.

Stuffed picnic breads

A flatbread bursting with feta, pesto and vegetable flavours

Haloumi chips with dukkah

This Haloumi cheese snack is served chip-cut so it’s extra appealing to the eye and the taste-buds.

Broadbean and Feta Dip

High protein broadbeans mixed with Mainland Creamy Feta and mint leaves – in a guilt free dip!

Lynne's Cheese Puffs

Perfect as a Sunday snack, serve these cheese puffs hot with a dollop of butter and your favourite tea.

Mozzarella lasagne

A delicious lasagne recipe that’s quick to prepare using Mainland Mozzarella Grated Cheese

Cheese soufflé omelette

Made with our Edam Cheese, this fluffy omelette is perfect for a weekend brunch.

Three cheese risotto

The perfect winter warmer, the classic risotto becomes even more delicious with this combination of three cheeses.

Steak & Smoked Cheese pie

The quintessential Kiwi steak and cheese pie gets a smoky twist.

Swiss stuffed chicken

A simple and delicious twist on your next chicken dinner.

Blue cheese dip

A tangy dip that uses our strongly-flavoured Blue Vein Cheese.

Caramelised mushroom tarts

These appetisers are perfect for when there are guests to impress.

Cheesy potato & smoked fish croquettes

A delicious, easy, and full of flavour dinner recipe.

Creamy Blue Cheese & pumpkin pappardelle

A simple Wintery pasta dish that's packed full of flavour.

Creamy Blue roasted pears with pistachios

An impressive dessert that combines the classic pairing of Blue Cheese and pears.

French onion soup

The classic soup gets added oomph with Mainland Colby Grated Cheese.

Haloumi, olive & roast capsicum pizza

This homemade pizza delivers amazing results for very little effort.

Mexican bean & cheese enchiladas

Full of flavour and delicious. An easy Mexican-inspired dinner.

Savoury Epicure Cheese fried toast

A deliciously cheesy toasted sandwich.

Stuffed cheesy eggplant

This interesting treatment of eggplants will become a family favourite.

Warm jalapeno & Gouda Cheese dip

A fun, cheesy Mexican warm dip with a jalapeno kick.

Cheat's croque monsieur

Enjoy the taste of a classic croque monsieur with less of the hassle.

Eggplant cannelloni

Always a favourite - with layers of eggplant, prosciutto and Mainland Mozzarella Cheese.

Mainland Feta Fried Eggs

Feeling like something fancy for breakfast? How about a Mainland Creamy Feta Fried Egg? Make your first meal of the day legendary.

Gingerbread Cake

A simple, delicious classic. Easy to make, bake, and then devour.

Dipped Shortbread

These shortbreads are great with a cup of tea for any visiting guests, or bake them up, and gift them to loved ones this festive season.

Cheeseboard Pairings

The starting point for any cheeseboard must be our Mainland Special Reserve cheeses

Miso Butter

Flavoured butters are a fantastic way to perk up grilled vegetables.

BBQ'd Corn with miso, coriander and chilli butter

The combination of Mainland Unsalted Butter, miso, chilli and coriander makes a tasty little addition to the summery sweet flavour of corn.

Grilled Haloumi and Orange Salad

Summer salads are a thing of beauty and this one is no exception

Feta and charred corn salad

When it’s in season, fresh sweet corn is stunning. And in this salad, with a Mainland Feta, a little diced avocado, coriander, red onion and chilli, it’s absolutely on point.

Asparagus, Beetroot & Creamy Feta Salad

This salad is a pinch to make. Fresh asparagus brings that extra bit of flavour to the perfect summer salad.

Rosie's "In a Pickle" Classic Cheese Toastie

Take some pickled onions and Mainland Camembert, and you can't go past this kiwi classic.

Rosies White Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Buns

t’s no secret that we recommend spreading some Mainland Buttersoft on these beauties.

The Ultimate Anzac Biscuit

Teaming up with our friends at We Are What We Eat, our traditional Anzac biscuit is the perfect balance of chew and crunch.

Cranberry & Orange Mini Loaves

These citrusy Cranberry and Orange Mini Loaves are delicious and a great gift idea.

Grilled Haloumi with panzanella

Top off a tasty salad with grilled slices of Mainland Haloumi.

Brioche Hot Cross Buns

A quiet moment with a buttered hot cross bun and a cup of tea is the stuff of dreams.

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