Abondance cheese is a type of semi-hard cow’s milk cheese originating from the Haute-Savoie region of France. It is characterized by its mellow flavor, creamy texture, and an aroma that will make your kitchen smell like a French boulangerie. Abondance cheese is an excellent addition to dishes, imparting its distinct flavor and texture for a truly unique culinary experience. Here are five delicious dishes that feature this amazing cheese as the star ingredient:
1. Raclette: This traditional Swiss dish is made with melted Abondance cheese served over potatoes, onions, gherkins, and charcuterie. It is often served with pickles or a tart chutney to add brightness to the dish.
2. Tartiflette: This classic French gratin features layers of potatoes, bacon, heavy cream, onions and Abondance cheese that are topped with bread crumbs and baked until bubbly and golden.
3. Tart flambée: Originating from Alsace, France this tart is made with a thin dough that is baked and then topped with crème fraîche, onions, bacon pieces, mushrooms, and Abondance cheese.
4. French onion soup: This classic French dish features a rich beef broth and caramelized onions that are topped with toasted croutons and melted Abondance cheese.
5. Croziflette: An Alpine take on the classic tartiflette, this dish features buckwheat pasta (crozets) layered with potatoes, bacon pieces, onions, mushrooms, heavy cream and Abondance cheese. The entire dish is topped with bread crumbs and then baked until bubbly and golden.