Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken 1/4 cup hot sauce (or to taste) 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 3/4 cup Ellsworth Sharp Cheddar, shredded 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup panko bread crumbs vegetable oil for frying Heat oil to 350°F Pick […]
BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese
BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese 1 pound pulled pork 1/2- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups Ellsworth Chipotle Cheddar, shredded 8 oz noodles cooked as directed on package In pan over medium heat melt butter, stir in flour until combined Slowly add milk Stir occasionally until […]
Kendall Takes on the Creamery: A Day in the Life at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Kendall Takes on the Creamery: A Day in the Life at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Kendall from The Jason Show to Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery for her segment, “Kendall Tries Your 9-5.” Kendall stepped out of the studio and into our world of cheesemaking, spending an afternoon working alongside our […]
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole 20 oz package of shredded potatoes 1 cup cooked bacon 1 cup Ellsworth Cheddar, shredded 1 cup Ellsworth Roasted Garlic Antonella Cheese, shredded 1 can cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup sour cream 4 tbsp butter melted 1/2 cup green onion, chopped Preheat oven to 350F Spray a 11×7 baking dish […]
Beer Cheese Dip
Beer Cheese Dip 1/3 cup your favorite beer 2 cups Ellsworth cheddar cheese, shredded 16 ozs cream cheese (softened) 1 packet ranch dressing mix Start by placing the 2 bricks of cream cheese in your mixing bowl Next add your 2 cups of cheese, ranch mix, and beer Mix very well until combined
Funnel Cake Cheese Curds
Funnel Cake Cheese Curds 2 cups Ellsworth Natural Cheddar Cheese Curds 11.4 oz. Fry Krisp 1 can room temp beer drizzle of chocolate syrup drizzle of caramel syrup dusting of powdered sugar Whisk the fry crisp and beer together Coat the curds in the batter Fry the cheese curds at 350F for 2 minutes […]
Double Wins: Red Rind Muenster and Dill Pickle Curds Shine at ACS 2024
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our recent success at the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition! This prestigious event, held annually, is one of the largest and most respected cheese competitions in North America, showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication of American cheesemakers. This year, our Red Rind Muenster took home […]
2024 Employee Milestones
At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; they are like family. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers with us often span decades. See our most recent Commitment to Craft acknowledgements. January, 2024 Rick Wilbur- 15 years of service Laurie Schutz-Guilds- 10 years of service James […]
Celebrating Global Success: Ellsworth’s Top Honors at the 2024 Cheese Contest
We’re excited to announce that Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery has once again proven itself on the world stage, bringing home several prestigious awards from the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest. This contest, held biennially, is the largest technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition in the world, attracting entries from top producers globally. The competition is fierce, […]
Cheese Challenge! Who Will Come Out On Top?
Starting now and running for the next four weeks, we’re pitting our top cheese curd flavors against our best block cheese flavors in the ultimate battle for supremacy. It’s a clash of titans as 8 delectable cheese curds and 8 irresistible block cheese flavors compete for the prestigious championship title. How to Participate Are you […]