Score Big this Super Bowl with Finlandia Cheese

It's Super Bowl time and that usually means parties or at least gatherings of friends and family to watch the big game. Do you have food ready for the crowd? Finlandia helps you score big with some awesome recipes, check them out below!

Score Big With Friends & Family With Super Bowl Sandwiches Sure To Be Winners

Top Chef Ariane Duarte Shares Great New Recipes

Parsippany, NJ (February 2012) – With the Super Bowl just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for your Big Game parties. According to the American Tailgaters Association (ATA) and Sports Insight Magazine, more than 50 million Americans tailgate from a stadium parking—and over 110 million watch from home. Popular game day grub almost always includes sandwiches - from subs to burgers - and nothing tops a sandwich better than premium-quality cheese.

At home you will have enthusiastic fans by choosing to use superior-tasting cheese from Finlandia® ranging, from Swiss, Light Swiss, Havarti to Muenster and Gouda. Finlandia’s cheeses are all natural, hormone-free and naturally lactose-free, but the true point of difference is the taste. With over 100 years of master cheese making experience, Finlandia uses only the highest quality ingredients and carefully ages the cheese to deliver a distinctly delicious nutty and robust flavor.

For those friends watching their health and waistline, Finlandia recently introduced New Lacey Swiss Cheese, a truly delicious Swiss cheese but without the fat and sodium of traditional Swiss. The new debut boasts a light and airy texture and 24% less fat than regular Swiss Cheese. Aged for over 60 days, the flavor is so authentic; it’s hard to tell Finlandia Lacey Swiss is actually a low fat cheese.  Finlandia cheeses can be found in the Deli section of supermarkets and at deli counters.

“As a restaurant owner professionally and an avid tailgater personally, I find sandwiches a great menu solution for celebrating on game day – they are easily customized to personal preferences and easy to transport, too,” says Chef Ariane Duarte of Bravo’s Top Chef and owner/executive chef of the acclaimed CulinAriane restaurant in Montclair, NJ. “As a stickler for only the best ingredients, I choose Finlandia Cheese for my sandwich creations because it’s all natural, hormone free and most important, it tastes delicious. With a distinct robust flavor, Finlandia is a real game changer for recipes, too!”

So whether you’ll be onsite at the stadium or watching from the comfort of your couch, try these super sandwich recipes from Chef Ariane Duarte, for game day that are sure to lure even the most serious fans from the big screen to the buffet table.

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.

So be sure your ready for the Super Bowl by gearing up with some tasty recipes with Finlandia Cheese. 

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

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