What Is Asiago cheese and How Can I Use It?
Asiago cheese is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 43 recipes to get you started.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Asiago cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Asiago cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does asiago cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 5 package (5 oz) | 142 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 艾斯阿格干酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage asiago | |
| en español: | queso Asiago |
Recipes using asiago cheese
There are 43 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Sauteed Garlic Salad Dressing
The dressing is so garlicky without feeling spicy or overwhelmed, because the garlic has been cooked in the oil. The dressing works deliciously well with almost any your favorite salads.
Cheesy & Garlicky White Pizza topped with Fresh Arugula
Several kinds of cheeses are topped on the dough that has been brushed with garlic olive oil. After baking in the oven, topped with fresh arugula and olive oil. Enjoy this refreshing white pizza with arugula!
Sun-Dried Tomato & Asiago Cheese Bread
Really enjoyed this bread machine recipe. I did double the amount of sun-dried tomatoes and cheese, and I loved it. I ate half of it directly without anything else, it was that good!
Chili Lasagna
One of the recipes we found to use up the homemade leftover chili, it came out amazingly good, nice and crispy on top, very cheesy; the chili and other several kinds of sauteed fresh vegetables were delicious mixture, which gave the lasagna huge amount of flavor.
Tortellini & Spinach Stew
This easy-to-follow recipe uses cheese-filled tortellini, spinach, and asiago cheese to make a tasty dish you will love!
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Sherry Asiago Sauce
Asiago sherry sauce was sensational! It was cheesy and creamy. The dish was so quick and easy to make, only took about 15 minutes, and it came out delicious.
Hot Spinach & Asiago Dip
This cheesy and creamy dip is great with pita bread/chips or crackers. Best served hot or warm.
Roasted Cauliflower with Asiago/Parmesan & Orange Zest
Roasted cauliflower with Asiago and orange zest brings bright citrus and nutty melted cheese to high-heat-roasted florets. A fast, golden side that transforms a humble head of cauliflower.
Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce
Chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce roll shredded chicken in lightly fried corn tortillas, smothered in homemade salsa verde, topped with cheddar and Asiago. Authentic Mexican comfort food.
Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms
Delicious! Considering a much lower fat creamy style pasta dish, this recipe definitely deserves 5 stars.
Asiago Spinach Pesto
It's hard to believe a handful of spinach with a few simple ingredients can turn into something very special. You might want to make a double batch.
Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (Light)
A home-made and healthified version of creamy Caesar salad dressing that can be used for salad or any recipe calling for creamy Caesar salad dressing.
Ultimate Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak
Flank steak stuffed and rolled into a pinwheel with ham, cheese and a flavor packed mix of ingredients. Guaranteed to wow your BBQ guests that are lucky enough to partake.
Garlic Cheese Italian Herb Bread for the Bread Maker
One word 'yummy'. This bread is good on its own or with any of your favorite Italian dishes.
Smoked Salmon Pizza & Other Embellishments
Smoked salmon pizza on homemade yeast dough with fresh tomato, garlic, dill, Asiago cheese, and capers. The salmon goes on in the last 3 minutes so it stays silky, not rubbery.
Jerk Chicken Pizza
Jerk chicken pizza, a Caribbean spin: spicy jerk-seared chicken and shiitakes on a barbecue-sauce base with smoked mozzarella and asiago, finished with cool mango-mint salsa. Sweet heat meets smoky cheese.
Crostini Alla Porcini
Porcini mushroom crostini with shiitake, cream, garlic, and Asiago cheese broiled on Italian toast. A rich, earthy Italian appetizer with deep mushroom flavor from dried and fresh fungi.
Smoky Mushroom Tart
Smoky mushroom tart with sauteed shiitake and button mushrooms layered over smoked mozzarella in a blind-baked butter pastry shell, topped with Asiago and walnuts.
Williams Alfredo
Ultra-rich alfredo sauce made with roasted garlic, real Parmigiano-Reggiano, Asiago cheese, and butter. Chilled overnight for deeper flavor, this two-cheese sauce clings to every strand of pasta.
Favourite Shell Pasta with Beans & Tuna
Cold pasta shell salad with chunky tuna, red kidney beans, olives, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette finished with grated Asiago. Protein-packed make-ahead lunch or potluck side.
Pasta Fontina
Pasta Fontina is a five-ingredient Italian linguine dish tossed with grated Fontina and Asiago, browned butter, and fresh parsley. Nutty, rich, and on the table in under half an hour.
Lacto: Zuccini in Mock Cream Sauce
Zucchini in mock cream sauce uses the vegetable's own extracted juices to make a thick, creamy sauce with no cream at all. A clever lacto-vegetarian technique with garlic, butter, and optional Asiago.
Best Mediterranean Garlic Soup
Mediterranean garlic soup made with five whole heads of garlic, white wine, and a silky egg-yolk-and-olive-oil emulsion finish. A French aigo bouido style soup that's pure aromatic comfort.
Oysters Randall
Seafood lovers will love this tantalizing dish that is perfect for anytime of the year!
