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    Home » Type » Appetizers

    Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions

    Published: Oct 25, 2017 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions is an addictive combination; Schloss is aromatic and rich with a nutty, sweet flavor, the perfect complement to the subtle tang of onions cooked down in butter and white wine.

    Spread of Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions with Baguette

    I never actually thought I’d be one of those people. You know the ones I mean; the people who actually believe that when it comes to cheese, the stinkier the better. But somehow, without me even realizing what was happening, I was converted.

    I remember my first foray into the world of pungent cheeses. It was with an Époisses de Bourgogne I had in New York City. The cheesemonger really talked it up, calling it the “King of Cheese” and describing it as lusciously creamy with a sweet and salty flavor…of course if you could get past its strong odor. (I’ve heard it’s been banned on public transportation in France!) One bite and I was hooked.

    Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions on Sliced Baguette Vertical OrientationSchloss Cheese Front View

    My first Raclette experience in the cellar of a wine and cheese restaurant in Paris was equally unforgettable. Let’s just say that Raclette melted over steamed new potatoes is bliss and the odor (which I’ve heard compared to “stinky feet” and worse) didn’t bother me one bit.

    I can always go for a good sharp-smelling blue cheese of any variety, which I mostly attribute to being from Buffalo (the land of chicken wings, which are always served with blue cheese dressing, and if you’re lucky, it’ll even have chunks of blue cheese). I laugh in the face of so-called mushroomy Camembert (which I love paired with sweet apples), and I find that the pungency of Alsatian Munster makes a mighty fine grilled cheese.

    Gooey Baked Schloss CheeseSchloss Cheese Top View

    I can’t say I’ve had the pleasure of trying Limburger, but given the opportunity, I certainly would, which is why I was all for trying another cheese with a formidable reputation: Schloss! The rumors were true; this cheese has quite a strong aroma. Past the outer rind, the flavor is delectable; creamy and smooth-textured, with robust flavor notes of toasted nuts and caramel.

    Inspired by an Austrian-style washed-rind cheese, Marin French Cheese has been making Schloss since the early 1900’s. There’s a loyal fan base of this cheese, and I now consider myself part of that group; the more complex the cheese, the more I find myself craving it. Marin French recommends pairing it with hearty California red wines, aromatic whites, or dark beer.

    I kept the flavors in this recipe simple. The lovely orange-hued round of Schloss is baked until it is gooey and fondue-like inside. Onions are melted down in butter and seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, a little white wine for acidity, and fresh thyme for brightness. Combine the two with crusty baguette and you have a treat that you won’t soon forget. It makes a delicious appetizer for fall entertaining, and it would be a great way to start a holiday meal.

    Have you tried a stinky cheese, and if so, which one(s)?

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    Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions
    Prep time:  5 mins
    Cook time:  25 mins
    Total time:  30 mins
    Yield: 8 servings
     
    Baked Schloss Cheese with Melted White Wine Onions is an addictive combination; Schloss is aromatic and rich with a nutty, sweet flavor, the perfect complement to the subtle tang of onions cooked down in butter and white wine.
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 small yellow onions, peeled and sliced
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) dry white wine
    • 1 (8 oz/226 g) wheel of Schloss cheese
    • Fresh thyme
    • 1 baguette, sliced
    Instructions
    1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion, salt, and black pepper and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the onions are softened but not yet starting to caramelize, about 6 to 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
    2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the Schloss from its plastic packaging and place it into the wooden box it came in; place this on a baking tray. Bake until the cheese starts to bubble around the outside, about 12 minutes.
    3. To serve, add a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves to the top of the onions. Serve the cheese and onions along with sliced baguette.
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    Disclosure: I received the Marin French Cheese that I used in this recipe for free, and I also received compensation for this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe. As always, opinions stated are my own.

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    1. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

      October 26, 2017 at 12:56 am

      This looks so delicious, the perfect holiday appetizer idea! :)

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