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| New Sargento® Bistro Blends Shredded Cheeses Add Creativity, Bold Flavor to Everyday Cooking |
Cooking enthusiasts looking for simple, exciting ways to infuse their favorite dishes with bold flavor without spending hours in the kitchen will appreciate the creativity offered by new Sargento® Bistro™ Blends shredded cheeses. Known for bringing innovation and great taste to the dairy case for more than 50 years, Sargento created three irresistible Bistro Blends varieties — Mozzarella & Asiago with Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil, and Cheddar Salsa with Tomato & Jalapeno Pepper — featuring freshly shredded natural cheeses blended with the finest herbs and seasonings. "We are excited to share our passion for cheese by introducing new Bistro Blends to our loyal consumers who expect the very best from Sargento," says Lou Gentine, CEO and second generation of family ownership. "Our cheese fans take great pride in preparing meals and snacks that showcase their love of life and family. Bistro Blends offer endless ways to enhance and personalize their favorite foods." The savory aroma of fresh herbs and spices makes opening up every bag of Sargento Bistro Blends an irresistible invitation to add new flavor dimensions to any kind of cuisine. The perfect touch of roasted garlic makes Sargento Bistro Blends Mozzarella & Asiago with Roasted Garlic an easy way to add pizzazz to salads and pastas, or create party-perfect, two-cheese garlic bread. Sargento recommends trying its recipe for Roasted Garlic Pasta Bake (see attached recipe). Sargento Bistro Blends Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil allows busy chefs to forgo chopping fresh basil without sacrificing its one-of-a-kind taste. Add fresh-herb flavor to favorite Italian dishes and "famous" omelet recipes. Pizza lovers will rave when served Sicilian Style Pizza (see attached recipe) featuring this delicious cheese blend. Create awe-inspiring Mexican dishes with Sargento Cheddar Salsa with Tomato & Jalapeno Pepper. The rich flavors of tomato and pepper will perk up any dish — whether jazzing up nachos and quesadillas or creating extra-zesty enchiladas. For a flavorful kick to any morning meal, serve up a light and fluffy Cheddar Bacon & Potato Frittata . ~*~ Roasted Garlic Pasta Bake Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 8 oz. tri-colored rotini pasta, uncooked 2 cups cut asparagus spears or small sugar snap peas 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 1 ½ cups 2% or whole milk ½ tsp. salt 1 ¾ cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Bistro Blends Mozzarella & Asiago with Roasted Garlic Shredded Cheese, divided 1 pkg. (9 oz.) sliced fully cooked chicken sausage or 2 cups diced cooked ham Paprika (optional) 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 2 minutes of pasta cooking time. 2. Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring frequently until flour mixture is bubbly and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and salt; bring to a simmer stirring frequently. Simmer uncovered 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted. 3. Drain pasta and asparagus; return to same pot and add sausage and cheese sauce. Toss well and transfer to a greased shallow baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.* Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. *At this point, casserole may stand at room temperature up to 1 hour before baking. ~*~ Sicilian Style Pizza Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust 1/3 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce 1 ¾ cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Bistro Blends Mozzarella with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil Shredded Cheese, divided ½ cup roasted red pepper strips 1/3 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; top with pizza sauce, 1 cup of cheese, pepper strips and olives. Sprinkle remaining cheese and pepper flakes over pizza. 2. Bake in a preheated 450°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into 6 wedges. ~*~ Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Frittata Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 4 slices bacon, diced 2 cups (8 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions, thawed 6 eggs ¼ cup milk ½ tsp. salt 1 ¾ cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Bistro Blends Cheddar Salsa with Tomato and Jalapeño Peppers Shredded Cheese, divided 1. Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel; set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Add potatoes to skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat broiler. 2. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in milk, salt and 1 cup of cheese. Add egg mixture to skillet; stir to combine. Cover; simmer until eggs are set on the bottom, 6 to 8 minutes (center will be wet). 3. Uncover; top with reserved bacon and remaining cheese. If skillet is not ovenproof, wrap handle in foil. Transfer skillet to broiler; broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is melted. Cut into 4 wedges. Visit www.sargento.comto access more exciting, convenient recipes featuring new Sargento Bistro Blends. |
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