Add Some Funk to Your Weekly Menu With These Blue Cheese Recipes

Charcuterie-lovers are probably already aware that blue cheese and apples taste delicious together. In this dish, they steal the show. Pasta and caramelized apples and onions are coated in a creamy blue cheese sauce, combining sweet, savory, and tangy flavors together for a delightful experience for your tastebuds. Recipe here!  

Buffalo sauce and blue cheese go together like peanut butter and jelly. That’s why this dish will be on repeat in your home, especially since this easy casserole is made with just one pan. More delicious dinners and less dishes? Yes, please. Recipe here!  

These perfect little finger foods, starring dates, blue cheese, and walnuts, are an excellent starter or simple dessert. Plus, they require a short list of ingredients and are quick and easy to make, ideal for throwing together before a party. Finish with a bit of maple syrup, thyme, and perhaps a sprinkle of sea salt.

Need a quick side to go with dinner? Whip up this simple grilled asparagus dish. Asparagus, which is currently in season and will have peak flavor, has an earthy yet slightly sweet flavor to contrast with salty, tangy blue cheese. Pine nuts add nuttiness and crunch to round out this side. Too cold to grill? Toss the asparagus on a stovetop grill pan instead.

You can toss just about anything in a quiche, and it will still taste great. Case in point: this sweet-and-savory combination of ham, pear, and blue cheese nestled into a buttery, flaky crust. Bacon or prosciutto would be welcome substitutions for the ham, too. Recipe here!

When it comes to impressing guests, blue cheese recipes will do it every time. To really show off, whip up this simple crostini, which has punchy blue cheese paired with roasted grapes, which have a rich flavor. Top it all off with hearty drizzles of balsamic and honey. Recipe here!

If you love experimenting in the kitchen, you won’t want to miss the chance of making a cheese cake with blue cheese. It might sound weird, but this twist could be your new go-to cheesecake recipe. Paired with caramel and candied walnuts, the blue cheese is more subtle but still adds depth and an intriguing flavor that will have you coming back for more. Recipe here!