The Secret to an Unforgettable Meal
This month, we're revealing recipes and ideas that’ll leave guests wanting more. More of the best cheeses in the world, that is! Delight in a Thanksgiving menu (below) featuring First Place winners of the American Cheese Society Competition. Get the scoop about one of the most coveted cheeses of the season. Plus, make any meal a holiday standout with our insider tips for easy entertaining.
Cheese Celebrities
Create a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving meal by rolling out the red carpet with recipes starring American Cheese Society Competition winners past and present. Known as the largest competition of its kind for American-made cheeses, this special event showcases the best of the best in the country for cheesemaking. It’s an exciting time for Wisconsin's cheesemakers to receive feedback from judges on their cheeses, as well as to compete with their artisan specialties…and win!
Roasted Sweet Potato
 and Burrata Salad
Gouda-Pancetta
Smashed Potatoes
Creamy Parmesan
Mashed Cauliflower
Alpine-Style
Green Bean Casserole
Honey-Roasted Feta
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Special Touches Made Simple
If you’re cheese-obsessed like we are, you’ll want to take your holiday hosting up a notch with these three easy yet elegant ideas for entertaining.

Edible centerpiece. Pack a beautiful display box with a collection of specialty cheeses, fruits, charcuterie, crackers, herbs and more. It allows guests to sample the cheeses on their own before savoring them in the dishes on your menu.

Perfect pairings. Serve a signature seasonal drink like sparkling cranberry punch or spiked cider. Pair it with cranberry cheddar or apple cinnamon monterey jack to enhance the fall flavors.

Gifts for cheese lovers. Surprise guests by kicking off the holiday season with their own personalized cheese board place setting.
Rush Out for Rush Creek Reserve! 
Don’t miss your chance to partake in pure indulgence. Released annually in November, this coveted farmstead cheese sold out by December 20th last year! It’s a luxurious cheese with savory meaty notes and delicate custard-like richness courtesy of the high-quality milk from Upland Cheese's own dairy. "Rush Creek Reserve often finds itself at the center of special occasions, not unlike a Thanksgiving turkey, a Christmas ham or a bottle of Champagne. This creates a lot of special memories for our customers," shares head cheesemaker Andy Hatch.
Rush Creek Reserve Cheese
and Charcuterie Platter
Rush Creek Reserve
with Bacon-Onion Jam
Fruit Crumbles with Caramel-Rum Whipped Ricotta
Enjoy all the warmth of fresh-baked pie without all of the work. A dollop of whipped ricotta spiked with rum and caramel makes this dessert even more decadent.
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