“One Pan” Mac & Cheese

Mac and Cheese

K-12 students adore macaroni and cheese, making it a beloved staple in school cafeterias and households alike. Its irresistible cheesy goodness captivates young taste buds, providing a satisfying burst of flavor with every bite. Its comforting and familiar taste brings a sense of home and nostalgia, offering a reliable source of warmth and happiness during…

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Bongards Creameries Announces $125 Million Perham Plant Expansion

Bongards Creameries, a leading national cheese and whey manufacturer, recently announced a major investment in its Perham, Minn. Plant. The expansion will increase overall plant capacity to 5.5 million pounds of milk per day – an increase of 30%. Bongards previously completed a significant expansion of the Perham plant’s capacity in 2015, expanded warehouse capacity…

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Bongards Receives $30,000 Grant from Midwest Dairy to Support Innovation

Midwest Dairy has provided Bongards with a grant of $30,000 for non-equipment costs associated with the installation of new Foss in-line, near infrared (NIR) composition testing equipment at the Humboldt, TN plant. The NIR system will significantly reduce product variability, improving cheese consistency and performance. Bongards manufactures process cheese, primarily for foodservice applications, at plants…

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Veggie, Mushroom, Swiss Burger Recipe

Bongards® Natural Swiss Cheese keeps your sanity when all you have to eat is a veggie burger. Flexitarian eaters get to satisfy the cravings of a juicy burger with the essentials: melty cheese topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, bacon and a smear of a veggie aioli. INGREDIENTS 1 Lb. ground beef (or veggie burgers) 6…

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Veggie, Mushroom, Swiss Burger

Bongards® Natural Swiss Cheese keeps your sanity when all you have to eat is a veggie burger. Flexitarian eaters get to satisfy the cravings of a juicy burger with the essentials: melty cheese topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, bacon and a smear of a veggie aioli. INGREDIENTS 1 Lb. ground beef (or veggie burgers) 6…

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Pub Cheese Sauce Recipe

Dip a pretzel into this zesty pub cheese dip made with golden ale, stone ground mustard, a splash of heavy cream, Bongards® Yellow American Cheese, and a garnish of mild cheddar shred. Perfect as an appetizer or just a creamy, mid-day snack. INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 Cp. Bongards® Yellow American Cheese 2 Oz. half and half…

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Pub Cheese Sauce

Dip a pretzel into this zesty pub cheese dip made with golden ale, stone ground mustard, a splash of heavy cream, Bongards® Yellow American Cheese, and a garnish of mild cheddar shred. Perfect as an appetizer or just a creamy, mid-day snack. INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 Cp. Bongards® Yellow American Cheese 2 Oz. half and half…

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Bongards donates over 18,000 pounds of cheese to local communities

CHANHASSEN, MINN. – (Dec. 17, 2020) Bongards Creameries, a leading national cheese manufacturer, is pleased to announce a charitable contribution of over 18,000 pounds of cheese to help local food banks in the MN and TN communities in which they operate. The donation represents enough cheese to serve over 25,000 families.   “As a co-op…

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The Flaming Gaucho Recipe

Onions and jalapenos seared into an all-beef patty and topped with shredded BBQ brisket, crispy jalapenos strips, Bongards® Natural Cheddar Cheese and signature Carolina grill sauce that will make your inner child happy. INGREDIENTS 1/2 Onion 4 Jalapenos 1/2 Lb. ground hamburger 1/2 Cp. brisket (cooked) 1/4 Cp. Carolina BBQ sauce 4 Bongards® Cheddar Cheese…

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The Flaming Gaucho

Onions and jalapenos seared into an all-beef patty and topped with shredded BBQ brisket, crispy jalapenos strips, Bongards® Natural Cheddar Cheese and signature Carolina grill sauce that will make your inner child happy. INGREDIENTS 1/2 onion 4 jalapenos 1/2 Lb. ground hamburger 1/2 C. brisket (cooked) 1/4 C. Carolina BBQ sauce 4 Bongards® Cheddar Cheese…

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Smoked BLT Sandwich Recipe

Try a classic BLT with a twist! This dish features juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, a smear of smoked black peppercorn mayo, thick slabs of maplewood smoked bacon, and a slice of Bongards® Natural Cheddar and Swiss Cheese. Your kids will be begging for more! INGREDIENTS 8 Slices of maple wood smoked bacon 8 Rye bread…

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Smoked BLT Sandwich

Try a classic BLT with a twist! This dish features juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, a smear of smoked black peppercorn mayo, thick slabs of maplewood smoked bacon, and a slice of Bongards® Natural Cheddar and Swiss Cheese. Your guests will seek out this upscaled BLT every time they enter your establishment! INGREDIENTS 8 Slices of…

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Farmer’s Burger Recipe

This hearty, home style recipe will whisk you away to bluer skies and grassier plains. Free-range, grass fed beef blended with savory bits of bacon is the perfect compliment to succulent pork belly, sunny-side up fried eggs, crisp mixed greens, juicy tomatoes and, of course, Bongards® American Cheese Slices. INGREDIENTS 1/2 Lb. ground beef 4…

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Farmer’s Burger

This hearty, home style menu concept will whisk your customers’ away to bluer skies and grassier plains. Free-range, grass fed beef blended with savory bits of bacon is the perfect compliment to succulent pork belly, sunny-side up fried eggs, crisp mixed greens, juicy tomatoes and, of course, Bongards® American Cheese Slices. INGREDIENTS 1/2 Lb. ground beef…

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Jalapeno Cheese Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Make this cheesy dip the center of attention with Bongards® Jalapeno American Loaf. This cheese will be the favorite addition to the recipe’s beefy short rib, hearty black beans, and delicious cream cheese. So no matter how you use it, this dip is certain to impress your guests! INGREDIENTS 1 Lb. short rib – shredded…

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Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Make this cheesy dip the center of attention with Bongards® Jalapeno American Loaf. This cheese will be the favorite addition to the recipe’s beefy short rib, hearty black beans, and delicious cream cheese. So no matter how you use it, this dip is certain to make sales jump! INGREDIENTS 1 Lb. short rib – shredded…

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Thai Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Thai Chili Cheese Dip

Fusion is one of the hottest trends in food. This concept is inspired from Thailand and incorporates the Bongards® Jalapeno American Loaf. Hints of coconut milk, cream cheese, mango salsa, fresh cilantro and toasted coconut satisfies everyone. INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic – minced 1 tbsp. ginger fresh – minced ½ tbsp. lemon grass – minced 1…

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Thai Chili Cheese Dip

Thai Chili Cheese Dip

Fusion is one of the hottest trends in foodservice. This concept is inspired from Thailand and incorporates the Bongards® Jalapeno American Loaf. Hints of coconut milk, cream cheese, mango salsa, fresh cilantro and toasted coconut satisfies everyone. INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic – minced 1 tbsp. ginger fresh – minced ½ tbsp. lemon grass – minced 1…

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BBQ Short Rib Cheese Soup Recipe

BBQ Short Rib Cheese Soup

More please…is the first thought you will have with your first bite of tender short rib, crispy smoked bacon, zesty green scallions all with creamy dairy notes of Bongards® Yellow American Loaf and the essence of sweet BBQ flavors. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. short rib – shredded 8 Strips of bacon – crispy 1/4 cup milk…

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BBQ Short Rib Cheese Soup

BBQ Short Rib Cheese Soup

More please…is the first thought you will have with your first bite of tender short rib, crispy smoked bacon, zesty green scallions all with creamy dairy notes of Bongards® Yellow American Loaf and the essence of sweet BBQ flavors. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. short rib – shredded 8 Strips of bacon – crispy 1/4 cup milk…

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