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What can I do with a 6 lb restaurant portion of gost cheese before it expires?

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What should I do with a 6 lb tub of goat cheese before it expires?

Today, I stumbled upon a local discount store that had a shipment of 6 lb containers of goat cheese, all marked down to $3 for a quick sale before they expire in early April. Now, I’m the proud owner of 6 lbs of goat cheese, but aside from possibly making a cheesecake and some pasta, I’m at a loss for how to use the rest. I don’t think a cheesecake and a bit of pasta will come close to using it all up, so I’d love some ideas!

I wasn’t expecting such a flood of suggestions! Other than the funny idea of turning it into a haunted house (which took me a moment to get), I think I’m set on making a cheesecake and a lasagna. I also have some nice scallops that unfortunately got a little freezer burnt, so I plan to clean those up and incorporate them into the lasagna, along with a pound of shrimp, a can of crab, and a 20-ounce lobster tail.

So it looks like I’ll be making a seafood lasagna with shrimp, crab, lobster, and scallops, paired with a rosemary lavender cheesecake. I found the cheesecake recipe in a cookbook from one of my favorite local restaurants, and I remembered they used goat cheese for it—it’s absolutely delicious! It’s got an amazing ginger graham crust, so I’m really looking forward to this culinary adventure!

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One response to “What can I do with a 6 lb restaurant portion of gost cheese before it expires?”

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    That sounds like an amazing plan! Your lasagna with shrimp, crab, lobster, and scallops is bound to be a hit, especially with the goat cheese to add creaminess and flavor. Here are a few more ideas to help you use up that goat cheese before it expires:

    1. Stuffed Peppers: Mix goat cheese with quinoa or rice, veggies, and spices, then stuff into bell peppers and bake.

    2. Goat Cheese Salad: Create a fresh salad with greens, roasted vegetables, nuts, and crumbled goat cheese. It pairs wonderfully with a balsamic vinaigrette.

    3. Pizza Topping: Use the goat cheese as a topping for homemade pizzas. It goes great with roasted vegetables, figs, or even prosciutto.

    4. Savory Goat Cheese Muffins or Scones: Incorporate goat cheese into your savory baked goods for breakfast or snacks.

    5. Spread for Bread or Crackers: Blend the goat cheese with herbs and spices to make a delicious spread for bread, crackers, or veggies.

    6. Soups: Use goat cheese in creamy soups like tomato or butternut squash for added richness.

    7. Dips: Make a goat cheese dip by blending it with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, perfect for serving with pita chips or fresh veggies.

    8. Freeze it: If you can’t use it all, consider freezing portions of the goat cheese. It can be thawed and used in cooked dishes later on.

    Enjoy that culinary adventure with all that goat cheese!

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