Mainland Cheese RECIPES Home Recipes All FILTER BY FLAVOUR STRENGTH All 1 2 3 4 5 INDICATOR Quinoa and Organic Cheddar Patties Tasty patties that work wonderfully as a burger alternative, wrapped in crisp lettuce. 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. 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. 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. Cheesy Quesadillas Brilliant for a casual evening with friends, make the mix ahead then you just have to assemble and cook when required. Butternut Squash and Blue Vein Tart Big bold flavours make this perfect for a hearty winter meal 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. 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. 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. 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. Roasted Feta Tomato Tart As far as tarts go, this one is right up there in taste, flavour and looks. Buckwheat Pancakes Mornings are made for pancakes and these buckwheat beauties are wholesome and delicious. Eggplant Parmigiana Parmigiana is essentially a trio of delicate eggplant, luscious tomato sauce and delicious cheese. 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. One Pan Chicken Parmesan This is a fabulously delicious and quick midweek meal for four, crowned with Mainland Mozzarella and Parmesan. 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. Vintage Cheddar Cheese Scones The aroma of freshly baked cheese scones is one of life’s joys, it's the smell of home comforts. Gingerbread recipe These sweet little gingerbread people are the perfect gifting snack for Christmas. Zucchini & Edam fritters A café-style favourite, great for using up seasonal produce. Tasty Light roasted vegetable tart Packed with vegetables and Mainland Tasty Light Cheese, this colourful tart makes for a flavoursome lunch or dinner Broccoli and Tasty Light Cheddar Fritters Wonderful for a light lunch or as a lunchbox filler. Tasty Light mac & cheese A classic favourite. Be sure to bake until bubbly and golden. Tasty Light Slaw with Sweet Spiced Dressing Crunchy vegetables and tangy Tasty Light cheese are a perfect complement to a sweet and spicy dressing. Burnt Butter Anzac Biscuits We’ve turned up the flavour on the traditional ANZAC biscuit by incorporating burnt butter. 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. 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. Carrot & Haloumi Fritters These healthy vegetarian fritters are a cinch to make. Quattro Formaggi & Courgette Pizza This pizza is super easy and absolutely stunning. Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Rocket Pizza Simple, done right. Brie, Potato & Rosemary Pizza This pizza is super easy and absolutely stunning. Kara's Bacon & Tomato Macaroni & Cheese Kara's Mac & Cheese was crowned the best in the country, let's celebrate this cheesy goodness. Robyn's Italian Lasagne Robyn's Italian Lasagne crowned the best Lasagne in the country. Enjoy this homely Italian specialty. Buttery shortbread A scrumptious seasonal treat that’s perfect for gifting. Cranberry & Orange Mini Loaves These citrusy Cranberry and Orange Mini Loaves are delicious and a great gift idea. Gingerbread Cookies These delicious Gingerbread Cookies will make the perfect gift. Pickled Zucchini & Cheese Simple and tasty, these make perfect nibbles. Crispy Cheese & Kumara Oven Chips Add more flavour and crunch to your kumara chips with a good sprinkling of grated Tasty cheese. Parmesan Popcorn This is moreish, great for parties, movies or watching a sports game. Classic Cheese Sauce Cheese sauce provides a delicious base to a range of great meals. 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. 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. 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. 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. Barbecued Haloumi & Asparagus with Sesame Dressing An easy to make, meat free bbq recipe that's ready in minutes 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. Sharing Style Greek Salad A tasty and light greek salad that's ready in 15 minutes. Beef and Mushroom Lasagne A wholesome take on a classic family favourite featuring Mainland's delicious grated Mozzarella. Fried Camembert with Paprika and Parsley Take your next dinner party or family night to new levels with this easy Fried Camembert recipe. Chicken & Vintage™ Cheddar Tortilla Pizza Curb those junk food cravings with this healthy pizza recipe using light tortillas as the pizza base. 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. 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. 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. 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. Haloumi & caper stuffed pork tenderloin A juicy pork tenderloin enhanced with the strong flavour of capers and the soft creaminess of Mainland Haloumi. Cranberry & apple chutney The sweet fruity tartiness of this cranberry and apple chutney on your cheeseboard will never go amiss. Chilled tomato soup with camembert crostini This chilled soup mixed with crunchy crostini and smooth Mainland camembert is a harmony of taste. Caramelised onion & feta tarts These cute little tarts may be small but they're definitely big on taste. Broadbean and Feta Dip High protein broadbeans mixed with Mainland Creamy Feta and mint leaves – in a guilt free dip! Potato, cayenne, epicure, tortilla bites A tasty mouthful of crunchy potato goodness, bursting with spicy flavours. Lynne's Cheese Puffs Perfect as a Sunday snack, serve these cheese puffs hot with a dollop of butter and your favourite tea. Pork served with baked Brie & apples Succulent pork roast that is served with baked Brie and apples. Our twist on a classic roast. Smoked Cheese & chilli nachos Nachos, a classic favourite, gets a woodsmoked flavour hit. Mozzarella lasagne A delicious lasagne recipe that’s quick to prepare using Mainland Mozzarella Grated Cheese Impossible to fail quiche This simple quiche recipe is perfect for using up leftovers. Feta & spinach pizza An old favorite that’s perfect for a quick and easy Friday dinner 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. 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. Grilled Haloumi with panzanella Top off a tasty salad with grilled slices of Mainland Haloumi. Eggplant cannelloni Always a favourite - with layers of eggplant, prosciutto and Mainland Mozzarella Cheese. Middle Eastern egg bake Eggs for breakfast need not be boring with this tasty baked version. Cheat's croque monsieur Enjoy the taste of a classic croque monsieur with less of the hassle. Warm jalapeno & Gouda Cheese dip A fun, cheesy Mexican warm dip with a jalapeno kick. Warm crumbed Camembert with spicy beetroot Surprising and playful flavours come together in this delicious camembert recipe. Stuffed cheesy eggplant This interesting treatment of eggplants will become a family favourite. Savoury Epicure Cheese fried toast A deliciously cheesy toasted sandwich. Parmesan crumbed chicken strips with potato wedges Tender chicken is crumbed with a delicious panko and Parmesan mixture. 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. Mexican bean & cheese enchiladas Full of flavour and delicious. An easy Mexican-inspired dinner. Havarti, tomato & basil bruschetta A simple and tasty appetiser option for entertaining guests. Ham, cheese & wild mushroom toastie A toastie with a twist, full of flavoursome ingredients. Haloumi, olive & roast capsicum pizza This homemade pizza delivers amazing results for very little effort. French onion soup The classic soup gets added oomph with Mainland Colby Grated Cheese. Feta stuffed portobello mushrooms Savoury portobello mushrooms get dressed up with kale and Feta. Creamy Blue roasted pears with pistachios An impressive dessert that combines the classic pairing of Blue Cheese and pears. Creamy Blue Cheese & pumpkin pappardelle A simple Wintery pasta dish that's packed full of flavour. Colby winter root vegetable gratin A hearty gratin that's packed full flavour and vegetables. Chicken & roasted pepper panini A simple and tasty combination for a quick lunch or dinner. Cheesy potato & smoked fish croquettes A delicious, easy, and full of flavour dinner recipe. Cheesy olive & sun-dried tomato loaf These cheesy mini loaves are full of flavoursome ingredients. Caramelised mushroom tarts These appetisers are perfect for when there are guests to impress. Caramelised leek & potato cheese soup A hearty, full flavoured soup that will warm you up from the inside out. Blue cheese dip A tangy dip that uses our strongly-flavoured Blue Vein Cheese. Baked Brie with honey toffee drizzle An easy to make, indulgent starter that will surely impress! 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. 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. Broccoli, Bacon & Cauliflower Cheese with herb crumb An incredibly versatile accompaniment dish to be served along-side your autumn meal. Brioche Hot Cross Buns A quiet moment with a buttered hot cross bun and a cup of tea is the stuff of dreams.
