FITCHBURG, Wis. [April 4, 2023] – Roth® Cheese, an industry-leading cheesemaker, is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month with its popular lineup of Gouda cheeses and a partnership to share grilled cheese tips and a special recipe from @GRILLEDCHEESESOCIAL’s MacKenzie Smith.

Top 5 Tips and Tricks from @GRILLEDCHEESESOCIAL 

1. Use a great melting cheese like Roth® Gouda.
2. Blend—whether it’s a simple recipe or a more complicated grilled cheese, choose other ingredients that compliment or blend with the Roth® Gouda—basically think about it like your favorite flavor pairing on a cheese board and lean into it!
3. Base—there’s so much more than white bread! Get creative and use a base that makes the sandwich even more delicious! Inside-out bagels, English muffins, the world is your oyster!
4. Butter—Salty butter is my favorite way to grill a cheese but that doesn’t mean I don’t get creative with it! This fat is a perfect base to meld even more delicious flavors like rosemary, everything bagel seasoning, and even more cheese!
5. Grill—Choosing the correct pan and heat is a top priority when it comes to grilling grilled cheese! I always choose a medium-low heat and a really great pan like a nonstick or a cast iron skillet. 

Chili Crispy & Honey Gouda Grilled Cheese Recipe from @GRILLEDCHEESESOCIAL 

Makes 1 sandwich
10 minutes 

Ingredients
2 slices sourdough bread
2 pats salty butter
4 oz. Roth® Gouda, grated (a little over half a wedge), use the remaining cheese for snacking.
1 tsp. crispy chili oil
2 tsp. honey

Instructions

1. Place the shredded Roth® gouda on one slice of bread and drizzle with crispy chili oil (more or less depending on your spice level!). Place the other piece of bread on top.
2. Add half the butter to a fry pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the sandwich on top and more around to absorb the melted butter. Smear the remaining butter on the top part of the sandwich. 
3. Cook the sandwich for a few minutes on each side, until the bread is crispy and golden brown and the cheese has completely melted.
4. Remove from heat and place on a cutting board. Carefully open the sandwich up and drizzle with honey. Close sandwich and slice in half before serving.

Consumers can visit “Where to Buy” to find Roth gouda.

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About Roth^® Cheese
Roth^® Cheese is part of Emmi Roth, one of the nation’s largest specialty cheese producers. Cheese experts at Roth have been crafting specialty cheese in Wisconsin since 1991. Roth is known for producing award-winning cheeses like Grand Cru^® and Buttermilk Blue^®, everyday favorites like Havarti and Gouda, and innovative new snack and grab-and-go cheeses. Visit rothcheese.com to learn more, or find Roth Cheese on Facebook and Instagram.

About MacKenzie Smith
MacKenzie Smith is the cheesy proprietor of the world’s largest grilled cheese website—GrilledCheeseSocial.com, which is a food and travel blog dedicated to all that is delicious! She has been writing cheesy recipes for over 13 years and has even published a cheesy cookbook (with another one in the works!). Smith is also a regular in the Food Network world and has won two Cooking Network competition shows because of her love of lactose. As far as kitchen expertise goes, MacKenzie is the executive chef at her family’s Boutique Hotel, Black Dolphin Inn, which is rated the #2 small hotel in the country by Trip Advisor.

Media Contact: Kaya Freiman, kaya.freiman@emmiroth.com

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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – Roth^® Cheese, Wisconsin makers of award-winning specialty cheese, took home two medals at the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Roth Hot Honey Gouda placed second in Flavored Goudas with a score of 99.175. This new Gouda was selected by consumers after a nationwide vote to “Choose The Next Roth Cheese.” The crowd-sourcing campaign set out to take cheesemaking out of the creamery and into the hands of cheese fans who voted on new flavors of Gouda including Hot Honey, Spinach Artichoke and Buffalo Ranch.

Our Roth Creamy Havarti placed third in the Havarti category with a score of 98.675. This Danish-style classic is made using traditional cheesemaking methods, fresh milk from local family farms and premium ingredients to make this extra-creamy Havarti so special.

“We are incredibly honored to bring home awards at this year’s competition, including an exciting new flavor that was chosen with input from customers,” said Tim Omer, President and Managing Director for Emmi Roth, the parent company for Roth Cheese. “Producing award-winning cheeses year after year is made possible by the hard work, innovation and talent of the Emmi Roth team.”

Consumers who are looking to try these award-winning cheeses are encouraged to visit rothcheese.com for a store locator, food pairings, recipes and more.

The United States Championship Cheese Contest, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, is now the nation’s largest biannual technical cheese, butter and yogurt competition. This year’s contest had 2,249 entries in 113 classes from 35 states.

About Roth^®
Roth^® Cheese is part of Emmi Roth, the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Emmi Group and a leading producer of specialty cheeses. Roth has earned top awards from national and international competitions, including the title of World Champion from the 2016 World Championship Cheese Contest for Roth Grand Cru^® Surchoix. Learn more at rothcheese.com.

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Media Contact: Kaya Freiman, kaya.freiman@emmiroth.com

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Wisconsin (July 8, 2021) – In response to the growing demand for Gouda, Roth^® Cheese, makers of award-winning specialty cheese, has introduced a new look for its line of Gouda products. The updated packaging – punctuated by easy-to-spot labels – will be featured on new wedges and slices for fan-favorites Roth Gouda and Natural Smoked Gouda.

“As trends and colors evolve, we want our packaging to stay current,” said Heather Engwall, Vice President of Marketing for Roth Cheese. “We are excited to deliver the same delicious Gouda cheese that our fans know and love, now with a bright and fun aesthetic that is sure to catch the eye of any cheese counter visitor.”

Cheese-lovers can now find the newly packaged Gouda while shopping at their local grocer. Consumers will also be able to find the updated items on direct-to-consumer grocery delivery service, Imperfect Foods, who has added Roth Gouda and Roth Smoked Gouda to their growing list of product offerings. To find Roth Cheese near them, consumers can also visit our product locator.

Gouda is a favorite of American consumers and has seen a significant rise in popularity over the years. In fact, from 2016 to 2019, retail Gouda sales grew four times the rate of the total specialty cheese category. 

Roth Gouda is made in Wisconsin, where green pastures, fresh air and rBST-free milk allow cheesemakers to craft this quintessential Dutch cheese. Crafted from locally sourced milk, its mellow and mild sweetness make it an ideal addition to everyday dinners and photo-worthy cheese boards.

Roth Natural Smoked Gouda is made with the same special care, before it is delicately smoked. The process adds a subtle flavor to this popular cheese, making it a creamy, smoky favorite perfect for game day and cooking.

Roth also crafts Aged Gouda and Spinach Artichoke Gouda. See the full line at www.RothCheese.com.

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About Roth^® Cheese
Roth^® Cheese is a part of Emmi Roth, one of the nation’s largest producers of specialty cheese. Cheese experts at Roth have been crafting specialty cheese in Wisconsin since 1991. Roth is known for producing award-winning cheeses like Grand Cru^® and Buttermilk Blue^®, everyday favorites like Havarti and Gouda and innovative new snack and grab-and-go cheeses.

For more information about Roth Cheese, visit rothcheese.com, or find Roth Cheese on Instagram and Facebook. For downloadable product assets, visit the Emmi Roth Media Center.

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