How to Eat Gouda Cheese

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Gouda is a hard, sweet cheese that pairs well with a variety of foods and drinks. It can be eaten with fruit and bread on a cheese platter, or enjoyed with a glass of red or white wine. Gouda is also great in sandwiches, vegetable dishes, and other cooked recipes. Before eating gouda, take the time to cut it up into wedges and remove any casing on the cheese.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Cutting Gouda Cheese

PDF download Download Article
  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Tear the plastic using your fingers or the tip of a knife. Then, pull the plastic away from the cheese until the entire outer wrapping has been removed. Discard the plastic. [1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Place the tip of the knife at the center of the wheel. Make a straight cut from the center to the outside edge of the cheese wheel. Then, place the tip of the knife back in the center and move the blade so it’s at about a 45-degree angle from the first cut you made. Slice down into the cheese wheel and make another cut. Remove the wedge from the cheese wheel. [2]
    • Wrap the rest of the gouda in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. [3]
    Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Some wheels of gouda come with a red or black wax coating that needs to removed before the cheese can be eaten. If your wheel of gouda has one, peel the wax on each wedge back with your fingers or a knife. Discard the wax pieces after you remove them. [4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Divide each wedge up into 4 or 5 even horizontal slices. Take the end piece near the rind (the hardened outer part of the cheese) and cut it in half crosswise to make 2 pieces. The rind on the cheese is edible, so leave it on when you're cutting up the cheese. If you don't want to eat the rind, eat around it and discard it when you're finished. [5]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Place a grater over a plate or bowl. Hold the wedge of gouda in your hand and gently rub it down the sharp perforated side of the grater. Once you reach the bottom, lift the wedge of cheese off the grater, bring it back to the top, and rub it down the side of the grater again. Repeat until the whole wedge has been grated. [6]
    • Keep your fingers away from the grater while you're grating the cheese.
    6. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Pairing Gouda

PDF download Download Article
  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    If you prefer white wines, choose a Chardonnay or white Burgundy to enjoy with your gouda. If you’re a red wine drinker, pair your gouda with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, or Zinfandel to highlight the cheese's flavors. [7]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    The caramel flavor in the beer complements the sweet taste of the cheese. Amber ales, brown ales, and brown porters all go well with gouda. For aged goudas, a sweet stout is also a good choice. [8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Make a cheese platter with sliced gouda and peaches. Gouda also pairs nicely with d’Anjou pears because of the pears’ sweet, citrus flavors. [9]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Make a grilled cheese using whole grain bread and slices of gouda cheese, or add slices of gouda to a cold sandwich. You can also serve whole grain bread on a cheese platter with slices of gouda. The heaviness of whole grain bread pairs nicely with gouda cheese. [10]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Hold a cheese grater over a large bowl and grate some gouda into it. Then, when your vegetable dish is finished, sprinkle the grated gouda over the top of it. [11]
    • Stir the grated gouda into warm vegetable dishes to help it melt.
    6. Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Making Gouda Mac and Cheese

PDF download Download Article
  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Grease the casserole dish by spraying the inside of it with a cooking oil spray. If you don't have a cooking oil spray, wipe the inside of the dish down with cooking oil or butter using a paper towel. [12]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water before you add the macaroni. While the macaroni is boiling, start preparing the cheese sauce. [13]
    • If you don't have macaroni, use shells or another small pasta instead.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Combine 2.5 tablespoons (37 mL) of melted butter, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of flour, 2.5 cups (590 mL) of milk, and .5 teaspoons (2.5 mL) of both salt and pepper to the sauce pan. Stir the sauce until it's smooth. [14]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    Stir the cheese into the sauce until it melts. [15]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese
    After 15 minutes, remove the pasta and check if it's heated all the way through. If it is, the mac and cheese is finished. If not, pop it back in the oven for a few more minutes, or until it's heated through. [16]
    6. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Remove the Rind from Brie Cheese
      How to
      Tell when Blue Cheese Is Bad
      How to
      Cut Brie
      How to
      Melt Velveeta Cheese
      How to
      Eat Camembert Cheese
      How to
      Defrost Cheese
      How to
      Drain Fresh or Store-Bought Ricotta Cheese
      How to
      Make Cheese
      How to
      Melt Cheese
      How to
      Fondue Meat
      How to
      Store Mozzarella
      How to
      Store Cheese
      How to
      Melt Block Cheese
      How to
      Make Feta Cheese
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/10/10-tips-to-make-you-a-cheese-serving-expert/
      2. ↑ http://www.johneatscheese.com/blog/2014/05/08/cut-cheese/
      3. ↑ http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17287
      4. ↑ http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/10/10-tips-to-make-you-a-cheese-serving-expert/
      5. ↑ http://www.johneatscheese.com/blog/2014/05/08/cut-cheese/
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KLIBljFg3o
      7. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/best-gouda.asp
      8. ↑ http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/02/how-to-pair-beer-and-cheese.html
      9. ↑ https://www.stemilt.com/stem-blog/5-cheese-and-fruit-pairings-for-summer/
      1. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/best-gouda.asp
      2. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/2008-02-gouda2.asp#pairing
      3. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
      4. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
      5. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
      6. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
      7. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      Gouda is a hard, sweet cheese that tastes great with a variety of foods and drinks. Serve slices of gouda on whole grain bread or crackers for a light appetizer. Or, pair it with fruits like pears and peaches. Alternatively, grate your gouda onto your favorite vegetable dish. If you like red wine, pair your gouda with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, or Zinfandel. If you prefer white wines, choose a Chardonnay or white Burgundy instead. For more cooking tips, including how to make gouda mac and cheese, read on!

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 80,213 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement