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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Eat Gouda Cheese PDF download Download Article Co-authored by Kyle Hall Reviewed by Ashley Crawford

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This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford and by wikiHow staff writer, Kyle Hall. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 82,836 times.

Gouda is a hard, sweet cheese that pairs well with a variety of foods and drinks. It can be eaten with fruit and bread on a cheese platter, or enjoyed with a glass of red or white wine. Gouda is also great in sandwiches, vegetable dishes, and other cooked recipes. Before eating gouda, take the time to cut it up into wedges and remove any casing on the cheese.

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Cutting Gouda Cheese

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 1 Take off the plastic wrapping around the wheel of cheese. Tear the plastic using your fingers or the tip of a knife. Then, pull the plastic away from the cheese until the entire outer wrapping has been removed. Discard the plastic.[1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 2 Cut the gouda into wedges using a sharp knife. Place the tip of the knife at the center of the wheel. Make a straight cut from the center to the outside edge of the cheese wheel. Then, place the tip of the knife back in the center and move the blade so it’s at about a 45-degree angle from the first cut you made. Slice down into the cheese wheel and make another cut. Remove the wedge from the cheese wheel.[2]
    • Wrap the rest of the gouda in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.[3]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 3 Take off the wax coating if there is one. Some wheels of gouda come with a red or black wax coating that needs to removed before the cheese can be eaten. If your wheel of gouda has one, peel the wax on each wedge back with your fingers or a knife. Discard the wax pieces after you remove them.[4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 4 Slice the wedges of gouda horizontally for platters or sandwiches. Divide each wedge up into 4 or 5 even horizontal slices. Take the end piece near the rind (the hardened outer part of the cheese) and cut it in half crosswise to make 2 pieces. The rind on the cheese is edible, so leave it on when you're cutting up the cheese. If you don't want to eat the rind, eat around it and discard it when you're finished.[5]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 5 Grate the gouda cheese to add to the top of recipes. Place a grater over a plate or bowl. Hold the wedge of gouda in your hand and gently rub it down the sharp perforated side of the grater. Once you reach the bottom, lift the wedge of cheese off the grater, bring it back to the top, and rub it down the side of the grater again. Repeat until the whole wedge has been grated.[6]
    • Keep your fingers away from the grater while you're grating the cheese.
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Pairing Gouda

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 1 Pair gouda with a light, fruity wine. If you prefer white wines, choose a Chardonnay or white Burgundy to enjoy with your gouda. If you’re a red wine drinker, pair your gouda with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, or Zinfandel to highlight the cheese's flavors.[7]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 2 Pair gouda with a beer that has rich caramel flavors. The caramel flavor in the beer complements the sweet taste of the cheese. Amber ales, brown ales, and brown porters all go well with gouda. For aged goudas, a sweet stout is also a good choice.[8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 3 Pair gouda with sweet fruits. Make a cheese platter with sliced gouda and peaches. Gouda also pairs nicely with d’Anjou pears because of the pears’ sweet, citrus flavors.[9]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 4 Eat sliced gouda with whole grain bread. Make a grilled cheese using whole grain bread and slices of gouda cheese, or add slices of gouda to a cold sandwich. You can also serve whole grain bread on a cheese platter with slices of gouda. The heaviness of whole grain bread pairs nicely with gouda cheese.[10]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 5 Add grated gouda to your favorite vegetable dishes. Hold a cheese grater over a large bowl and grate some gouda into it. Then, when your vegetable dish is finished, sprinkle the grated gouda over the top of it.[11]
    • Stir the grated gouda into warm vegetable dishes to help it melt.
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Making Gouda Mac and Cheese

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 1 Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and prepare a casserole dish. Grease the casserole dish by spraying the inside of it with a cooking oil spray. If you don't have a cooking oil spray, wipe the inside of the dish down with cooking oil or butter using a paper towel.[12]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 2 Boil 16 ounces (450 g) of macaroni for 10 minutes on a stove top. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water before you add the macaroni. While the macaroni is boiling, start preparing the cheese sauce.[13]
    • If you don't have macaroni, use shells or another small pasta instead.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 3 Prepare the cheese sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine 2.5 tablespoons (37 mL) of melted butter, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of flour, 2.5 cups (590 mL) of milk, and .5 teaspoons (2.5 mL) of both salt and pepper to the sauce pan. Stir the sauce until it's smooth.[14]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 4 Turn off the stovetop and add 4 ounces (110 g) of gouda to the sauce pan. Stir the cheese into the sauce until it melts.[15]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Eat Gouda Cheese 5 Combine the pasta and sauce in the casserole dish and bake it for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the pasta and check if it's heated all the way through. If it is, the mac and cheese is finished. If not, pop it back in the oven for a few more minutes, or until it's heated through.[16]
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References

  1. ↑ http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/10/10-tips-to-make-you-a-cheese-serving-expert/
  2. ↑ http://www.johneatscheese.com/blog/2014/05/08/cut-cheese/
  3. ↑ http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17287
  4. ↑ http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/10/10-tips-to-make-you-a-cheese-serving-expert/
  5. ↑ http://www.johneatscheese.com/blog/2014/05/08/cut-cheese/
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KLIBljFg3o
  7. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/best-gouda.asp
  8. ↑ http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/02/how-to-pair-beer-and-cheese.html
  9. ↑ https://www.stemilt.com/stem-blog/5-cheese-and-fruit-pairings-for-summer/
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  1. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/best-gouda.asp
  2. ↑ http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cheese/cheese2/whey/2008-02-gouda2.asp#pairing
  3. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
  4. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
  5. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
  6. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/
  7. ↑ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/27074/smoked-gouda-mac-and-cheese/

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Ashley Crawford Reviewed by: Ashley Crawford Private Chef This article was reviewed by Ashley Crawford and by wikiHow staff writer, Kyle Hall. Chef Ashley Crawford is a Private Chef and the Founder of A Taste of Chef Ash. Chef Ashley started in the culinary industry when she was 14. She specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine but has experience in all culinary topics. She has been featured in ESPN and Sports Illustrated for her culinary work with athletes. This article has been viewed 82,836 times. 2 votes - 50% Co-authors: 7 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 82,836 Categories: Cheese Article SummaryX

Gouda is a hard, sweet cheese that tastes great with a variety of foods and drinks. Serve slices of gouda on whole grain bread or crackers for a light appetizer. Or, pair it with fruits like pears and peaches. Alternatively, grate your gouda onto your favorite vegetable dish. If you like red wine, pair your gouda with a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, or Zinfandel. If you prefer white wines, choose a Chardonnay or white Burgundy instead. For more cooking tips, including how to make gouda mac and cheese, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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