What Does Gouda Cheese Taste Like?
Gouda is a favorite among cheese lovers everywhere. Its unique taste appeals to both home cooks and connoisseurs alike. But what does Gouda cheese taste like? And what makes it so good?
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Gouda cheese grated
- 4 flour tortillas medium-sized
- 2 cups spinach leaves fresh leaves, washed and dried
- 1 red onion small and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and sauté until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place a tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Gouda cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Arrange a handful of spinach leaves over the cheese layer. Add a few spoonfuls of sautéed onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling, and press down gently.Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Cut it into wedges. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas.
Notes
Serve the Gouda cheese and spinach quesadillas warm as an appetizer or a light meal.
If desired, you can also add salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 728mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 627mgIron: 0.3mg
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