Super Bowl Meal Ideas With Finlandia Cheese

Sublime Submarine Sandwich

Serves 4

¼ lb Ham, sliced

¼ lb Salami, sliced

8 slices Finlandia Swiss cheese

1 c lettuce, shredded

2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

2 tsp dry oregano

¼ c extra virgin olive oil

¼ c red wine vinegar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp granulated onion

S & P

French baguette

Create a marinade by combining the lettuce, tomato, onion, dry oregano, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and olive oil in a bowl.  Season with s&p.  Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.  Remove some of the inner bread.  Drizzle some of the dressing (minus lettuce and tomato) onto each half of the bread.  Layer the ham, salami and Finlandia Swiss cheese and top it with the marinated vegetables.  Slice in 4 sections and serve.

Marinated Flank Steak, Grilled Scallion and Finlandia Havarti Sandwich

Serves 4

½ lb flank steak

¼ c soy sauce

¼ c teriyaki glaze

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

8 scallions

8 slices Finlandia Havarti cheese

2 Tbsp mayonnaise

8 slices country white bread

Combine the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and red pepper flakes in a bowl.  Add the flank steak and marinate for 2-8 hours.  Preheat grill.  Place the flank steak on the grill and grill for 5 minutes.  Turn over and grill for 5 more minutes, depending on thickness of steak.  Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.  While the steak is resting, place the scallions on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.  Remove them from grill, chop and combine with mayonnaise.  Slice the flank steak thinly on the bias.  Spread scallion mayo on bread and top with the flank steak and Finlandia Havarti cheese. 

Classic Cuban Pork Sandwich

Serves 4

¼ lb peppered ham, sliced

¼ lb cooked pork loin, thinly sliced

8 slices Finlandia Gouda cheese

¼ c grainy mustard

1/2 c dill pickles, sliced

1 Cuban baguette

Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.  Spread the grainy mustard on both sides of the bread.  On the bottom half of the baguette, layer the ham, pork, Finlandia Gouda cheese and pickles.  Cover with other half of bread; slice in 4 equal sections.

Turkey and Finlandia Lacey Swiss Avocado BLT

Created by Chef Ariane Duarte

Serves 2

4 Slices 7 Grain Bread
4 oz sliced roasted turkey breast
6 Slices Finlandia Lacey Swiss
4 pieces turkey bacon (cooked according to package)
1 tomato, sliced

½ Avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Green Leaf lettuce, such as Romaine

Light Mayonnaise

Spread mayo on all slices of grain bread. On two of the slices, place lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, turkey and top with Finlandia Lacey Swiss. Top with remaining 2 slices. Cut in half.

Serve with your favorite chips and pickles. Enjoy! 

 Finlandia Gloucester Burger with Russian Dressing

Created by Chef Ariane Duarte

Serves 6

2 lb ground chuck

1oz (package) onion soup mix

1 egg beaten

2t Worcestershire sauce

2t hot sauce

3/4c rolled oats

1/4t black pepper

12 slices Finlandia Double Gloucester

6 burger buns of your choice

2T melted butter

Mix first 5 ingredients all together. Form into 6 patties. Pressing your thumb print into each patty after they are formed.  Heat grill to med-high and place patties on grill. Grill on one side for about 7 minutes and flip once for another 7 minutes or until the temperature you desire. Add 2 slices of Finlandia cheese to each burger and allow to melt, while brushing buns with butter. Then place the buns on the grill butter side down for about 30 seconds, just enough to warm.  Smear some Russian dressing on bun, next add the burger and if you like lettuce, tomato and onion and pickles.

Russian Dressing

1/2c mayo

1/3c ketchup

1T red wine vinegar

1T grated onion

1Tchopped parsley

Mix all together. Refrigerate.

Jumpin’ Turkey Finlandia Swiss Burgers

Created by Chef Ariane Duarte

Serves 6

2 lbs Ground Turkey

1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, small dice (depending on how much heat you like)

½ c chopped cilantro

1T ground cumin

1t chopped garlic

1 small onion, diced

Salt & pepper

12 slices Finlandia Swiss or Light Swiss Cheese

6 burger buns of your choice

In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide equally into 6 balls. Form into patties and place on grill. Grill on high heat - 4 minutes on 1 side, then turn and finish for about 3 to 4 minutes on the other. Add two slices of Finlandia Swiss and let melt. Then, place on your favorite bun with your favorite accompaniments.

 

About Finlandia Cheese, Inc.

Finlandia Cheese, Inc. is a division of Valio USA, a subsidiary of Valio, Ltd., Finland’s largest food company and one of the most dominant forces in the global dairy industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, Finlandia Cheese is the number one imported cheese brand in America. All Finlandia imported cheese is made in Finland from the purest milk in Europe with no added hormones. The milk comes from small dairy farms where the average farm has 20 cows and all are treated humanely with regular health screenings. There is also a fully integrated hygienic program in place regarding the milk processing and cheese production. The company’s cheeses are distributed to fine supermarkets, delis and club stores nationwide. For more information on Finlandia and its products, visit www.finlandiacheese.com