Lácteos

Four-cheese blend

Four-cheese blend
Popularity 14 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Four-cheese blend

Category

Lácteos

Popularity

14 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Four-cheese blend is a select combination of four different cheese varieties, carefully blended to enhance flavor and texture in various culinary preparations. This blend typically includes cheeses such as mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and fontina or gouda, though it may vary by region or availability.

Its origin is linked to the European tradition of combining cheeses to achieve a unique balance of creaminess, intense flavor, and meltability, ideal for recipes like pizzas, lasagnas, pastas, gratins, and other dishes that require a delicious dairy touch.

Properties: The four-cheese blend provides a rich source of protein, calcium, and dairy fats, along with a complex flavor profile that combines mild, creamy, and slightly salty or sharp notes, depending on the cheeses included. Its ability to melt perfectly makes it highly valued in cooking.

Synonyms in Latin America may vary, but it is commonly known as cheese blend, four-cheese mix, or simply four-cheese platter when referring to its presentation for tasting. In some countries, four cheeses is also used to refer to this ingredient in recipes.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
700mg
sodium
600mg
calcium
15mcg
folate
150mg
potassium
1g
sugars
350
calories
0mcg
lycopene
25g
proteins
80mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
28g
total fats
17g
saturated fats
2g
carbohydrates

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