Archive for 2016

The only thing better than warm crispy chips and melty queso is an added splash of tequila.   This decadent dish features Bongards® Super Melt™ American Cheese with sautéed tomatoes, onion, garlic, spicy jalapeño, and a punch of tequila. Top off your bowl of creamy, cheesy goodness with pico de gallo and serve with crunchy tortilla…

For a fun and premium twist on the traditional burger try Bongards Petite Beef Sliders.  Form dry-aged beef into three petite burgers and grill. Top each with a slice of Bongards Pepper Jack Cheese, then place on gourmet slider buns with micro greens and red onion slices. Finish with thick-cut pickle slices (and homemade ketchup for…

Three types of cheese make this tuna melt extra special. Top toasty, thick-sliced whole-grain bread with diced crispy pancetta and charred radicchio. Spread with a light and creamy mixture of chunky Ahi tuna, green onion, celery and mayo. Arrange Bongards Provolone, Cheddar, and Mozzarella natural cheese slices over the top and broil until the cheese is…

The success of Bongards Premium Cheese comes down to high-quality cheese crafted using time honored recipes and the freshest milk. Bongards’ products are consistently sought after in a variety of segments from foodservice to food manufacturers to c-stores.  The secret to crafting a craveable cheese requires starting with the best ingredients. Making cheese on a…

The Jennissen family are Bongards patrons and have been recognized with a 2016 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The 200-cow Brooten, Minn., farm was acknowledged for its multi-generational commitment to a number of innovative sustainable practices. Highlights include reducing the farm’s energy use by 20 percent by utilizing an energy efficiency…

There’s never been more hype for all-day breakfast. McDonald’s is driving awareness and other big players like Taco Bell and Subway are taking it to the next level with innovative breakfast offerings and some fun marketing. As a C-store brand, you need to remember that these competitors are a threat to your breakfast program and…

More and more foodservice operators are jumping on the “all-day breakfast” train, and it’s easy to see why. According to Technomic’s Consumer Trend Report series, about 35% of patrons wish restaurants offered breakfast fare for lunch, and 30% wish restaurants served breakfast food for dinner. Why? It’s not just about the treasured tastes, unique flavors…

Most savvy foodservice operators know that Millennials are changing the way we think of traditional meal times, driving demand for eating on the go and – yes – all-day breakfast. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 77% of Millennials say they want restaurants to serve breakfast throughout the day, so it’s no surprise…

Bongards has been crafting premium cheese, with care, since 1908. The quality that Bongards customers have come to enjoy is delivered through a passion for perfection. We strive to create the ideal cheese to meet our customers’ needs, whether that be a ghost pepper slice for a limited time sandwich or the perfect mozzarella stretch…

Here are some easy-prep ideas for turning classic breakfast ingredients into hearty, cheese-alicious lunch and dinner faves: Chicken and Biscuit Breakfast – a fried chicken breast over a flaky buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs and a spicy queso sauce made with Bongards White Super Melt Process American Loaf. Chile Verde Benedict – pulled…