Bread

• Asiago cheese has a sturdy enough flavor that it can be added to bread to give it a rich and nutty flavor. Add this cheese to the bread dough mix prior to baking or sprinkle across the top of a loaf while it is still soft and baking in the oven. When mixing Asiago cheese in a bread dough mix, especially prior to insertion in a bread maker, toss the cheese with yellow cornmeal in order to prevent clumping from occurring prior to baking. Other types of cheese can also be added, including parmesan or Romano.

Salad

• Experiment with different types of graters when shredding Asiago cheese to top a salad. Asiago pairs especially well with Caesar salads, salads that contain nuts and even salads that contain fruits such as fig or pear. The strong, nutty flavor of an aged Asiago will pair well with a salad that is heavy in meats or cheese such as an antipasto salad, while a fresh Asiago cheese may work better with a salad that is heavy in greens or other vegetables as it lends a sweeter flavor.

Soup

• Asiago cheese pairs well with cream-based soups including cheesy soups, bean soups and potato soups. Sprinkle dry shredded Asiago cheese on top of a bowl of soup, and allow it to melt slightly for a creamy topping. The strong and flavorful nature of this soup allows it to pair well with a variety of soups including potato soups, cheese soups and French onion soup.

Pasta

• Sprinkle aged Asiago cheese over a parmesan, Alfredo or marinara sauce, or mix fresh Asiago in with the sauce for a creamier consistency. Use Asiago cheese as a substitution for parmesan or Romano cheese in most applications, as this strong, flavorful cheese can stand well on its own, or mix it in with other Italian cheeses for an even stronger cheesy base. Fresh Asiago cheese will blend well in a pesto or creamy Alfredo sauce, while dry aged Asiago will work well sprinkled on top of pasta sauce or other pasta dishes.