How to cook Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese
Cooking Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese brings out the flavour, adds a savoury touch and gives the cheese an appealing bite that suits all types of meat-free dishes. Below, we’ll take you through five quick and simple cooking methods that bring out the best in Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese. The cooking times are only guidelines – cook until the cheese is warm and has reached the right colour. Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese should always be cooked before serving.
Fry
Pan-frying or frying on a plancha gives the cheese an appealing golden brown surface. By frying at medium/high heat, the surface will almost caramelize, adding new flavours to the cheese. A few quick tips: Placing a burger press on the patty will ensure an even browning. Frying in butter improves both browning and taste but oil can also be used.
Equipment: Non-stick pan or plancha
Temperature: Medium/high heat
Cooking time: Approx. 2-3 minutes per side
Deep-fry
By deep-frying your patties, you’ll achieve a perfectly even browning and a savoury flavor from the crust. Due to the firm consistency of the cheese, the oil will not permeate, but simply brown the surface. The inside will turn out warm and juicy. A quick tip: Avoid food waste by cutting the ends into cubes or sticks for deep-frying. Great for snacks or wraps.
Equipment: Deep-fryer (preferably) or pot with oil
Temperature: 180 °C
Cooking time: Approx. 2.5 minutes (flip over halfway)
Important: Only cook 1-3 patties at a time
Deep-fry breaded
If you are going for a truly crispy crust, we recommend breading the cheese before deep-frying. Use your preferred type of breading. The result is a perfect combination of a crunchy outside and juicy inside – with a savoury and indulgent flavour.
Equipment: Deep fryer (preferably) or pot with oil
Temperature: 180 °C
Cooking time: Approx. 2.5 minutes (flip over halfway)
Important: Only cook 1-3 patties at a time
Grill
Get perfect grilling stripes on your Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese patties by using a grilling pan or a grill. The result is a visually appealing patty with the characteristic grill-taste that goes so well with BBQ-styled burgers. A quick tip: Rotate the patty halfway through cooking on each side to get a great-looking stripe pattern.
Equipment: Professional grill or grill pan
Temperature: Medium
Cooking time: Approx. 3 minutes per side
Bake
Oven-baking ensures even browning and allows you to cook many patties at once, which makes it a great choice for canteens or buffet restaurants. A quick tip: 15 minutes in the oven gives you a juicy patty with a light brown surface. 20 minutes gives your patties a golden brown surface, but be careful not to overcook. This would make the patty dry.
Equipment: Regular oven
Temperature: Preheated oven to 180 °C normal setting (not convection) – condensate valve open
Cooking time: Approx. 15-20 minutes
General recommendations
Important: Arla® Pro Grilling Cheese is not suitable for microwave.
The cheese should be cooked until the centre is warm and the surface has reached the right colour.
Recommended fats for frying and oven-baking: Butter, oil or Arla® Pro Spray.
Recommended fats for deep-frying: Rapeseed oil.
Cutting marks on the packaging will indicate optimal size for patties.
Use a cold-cut slicer to ensure uniform cutting results.