"The Perfect Recipe" Cookbook

The Perfect Recipe - Chef Inspirations with Wisconsin Cheese

The Perfect Recipe Cookboo

Chefs and cheesemakers alike recognize quality when they see it. In Wisconsin, our cheesemakers win more awards for their cheese than any other state or nation, making it no surprise that Wisconsin cheeses are now served in fine dining restaurants and found in specialty cheese shops, delis and supermarkets.

The recipes below showcase a variety of Wisconsin cheeses. From breakfast to dessert, the recipes have been adapted for the home kitchen. And in each, Wisconsin Cheese stars, highlighted by the delicious flavor combinations created by some of America's top chefs. One taste and we think you too will insist on Wisconsin Cheese.

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Lemon Wisconsin Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Blueberry Compote

Chef Mindy Segal
HOTCHOCOLATE
Chicago, IL

Egg Gratin with Wisconsin Gruyère, Ham and Brioche

Chef Jamie Bissonnette
KO Prime
Boston, MA

Arepas with Sunny Side Up Eggs, Wisconsin Cheese and Salsa Fresca

Chef Guillermo Pernot
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
Philadelphia, PA

Wisconsin Burrata Cheese with Smoked Salmon and Arugula Salad

Chef John Caputo
Bin 36
Chicago, IL

Artichoke and Spinach Quesadillas with Wisconsin Pepper Jack

Chef Dean Fearing
Fearing's
Dallas, TX

Rhubarb Bacon and Onion Compote with Wisconsin Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese

Chef Tory Miller
L'Etoile and Cafe Soleil
Madison, WI

Grilled Wisconsin Queso Fresco with Spicy Black Olive Mojo

Chef James Campbell Caruso
la boca
Santa Fe, NM

Tuscan Onion Soup with Grilled Bread and Shaved Wisconsin Parmesan

Chef Tom Catherall
Here to Serve Restaurants
Atlanta, GA

Fava Bean Soup with Wisconsin Pepato Tartine

Chef Ken Oringer
Clio
Boston, MA

Organic Sweet Greens Salad with Wisconsin Pepato

Chef Goose Sorensen
Solera Restaurant
Denver, CO

Frisée and Boston Lettuce with Wisconsin Feta Cheese

Chef Michael Smith
Restaurant Michael Smith
Kansas City, MO

Romaine with Creamy Poblano Chile Dressing and Wisconsin Cotija Cheese

Chef Ben Berryhill
The Red Drum Gastropub
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Baked Potato Salad with Wisconsin Aged Cheddar Cheese

Chef Kent Rathbun
Abacus Restaurant
Dallas, TX
Japser's Restaurant
Austin, Plano and The Woodlands, TX

Watercress and Wisconsin Gorgonzola Salad with Spiced Walnuts

Chefs Frank Randazzo and
Andrea Curto-Randazzo
Talula
Miami Beach, FL

Roast Pork Loin Sandwich with Wisconsin Smoked Swiss Cheese

Chef Trey Foshee
George's California Modern
La Jolla, CA

Wisconsin Fontina Stuffed Pretzel Bread

Chef Govind Armstrong
Table 8
Los Angeles, CA; Miami Beach, FL

Andouille Sausage Pizza with Onion Confit and Wisconsin Cheeses

Chef Jan Birnbaum
EPIC Roasthouse
San Francisco, CA
Sazerac Restaurant
Seattle, WA

Flatbread Pizzas with Wisconsin Mozzarella and Smoked Gouda

Chef Matthew Silverman
Vintner Grill
Las Vegas, NV

Macaroni & Cheese with Wisconsin Aged Cheddar and Asiago

Chef Gregg Wangard
Marisol Restaurant
Pismo Beach, CA

Wisconsin Blue Cheese Poached Halibut

Chef Seth Bixby Daugherty
Real Food Initiatives
Minneapolis, MN

Grilled Beef Filet over Wisconsin Feta Creamed Corn

Chef Michael Symon
Lolita, Lola
Cleveland, OH

Wisconsin Fontina Cheese and Ham-Stuffed Chicken

Chef Todd Downs
Bourbon Street Hideaway
Fort Wayne, IN

Wisconsin Ricotta Gnocchi and Aged Cheddar Gratin

Chef Rhys Lewis
Williamsburg Lodge
Williamsburg, VA

Wisconsin Brie Cheesecake

Chef Franklin Becker
Sheridan Square
New York, NY

Wisconsin Mascarpone Flan Cake with Marinated Berries

Chef Debbie Gold
The American Restaurant
Kansas City, MO

Apple and Wisconsin Aged Cheddar Bread Pudding

Chefs Greg and Mary Sonnier
The Uptowner, Special Events and Catering
New Orleans, LA

Wisconsin Aged Provolone with Three Dipping Sauces

Chef Roberto Donna
Bebo Trattoria
Crystal City, VA

Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Plate with Wild Plum Butter

Chef Nathan Berg
Native Bay Restaurant
Chippewa Falls, WI