To up the ante on game day foods, look no further than one secret ingredient. We’re talking about Treasure Cave Blue Cheese, which can turn predictable eats into something truly inspired. Game day is the perfect time to up your own personal snack game by breaking from your routine, being brave, and adding a bit of blue to your noshes. A little Treasure Cave goes a long way in stepping up the deliciousness! Here are five game day foods that we’re pairing with blue cheese. Try them yourself for a snacking experience that’s a guaranteed touchdown.
Chicken Wings And Blue
Traditional chicken wings come slathered in Buffalo sauce, that red and spicy condiment that’s mellowed with just a hint of butter. Cayenne pepper is responsible for the heat in hot wings, and there are few better pairings on Earth than its complex spice and the funky, salty, creamy taste of Treasure Cave Blue Cheese. This classic game day pairing gets a 1 on the Brave-O-Meter, since it’s a treasured go-to, but that doesn’t make it any less of a winner in our book.
Pizza With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
You may have tried pizza dipped in ranch dressing, but have you considered pizza and blue cheese? The game day slice, oozing with hot mozz, sweet sauce, and the toppings of your choosing, can benefit from a little blue on the side. Treasure Cave Blue Cheese amplifies even the plainest of slices, making it truly extraordinary. As for the Brave-O-Meter, we give this pairing a 3, and encourage all pizza lovers to dip their toes into slightly bolder waters.
Whipped Blue Cheese, Honey, And Thyme Dip
Whipped ricotta and honey is a beloved pairing, but consider heading into a newer and bolder direction with this twist on a classic. Whipped Treasure Cave Blue Cheese, with a hint of fresh thyme, brings flavor (and a little bit of bravery) to the table. This dip, which combines savory and sweet, will turn heads. The herbaceousness of the thyme is a perfect and natural complement to orange blossom honey, if you can find it, but any honey will do. Brave-O-Meter rating: Solid 5.
Brownies With Blue Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is tried-and-true, but what about introducing something a little sharper to your party’s sweets table? A little saltiness goes a long way to bring out the cocoa in a traditional chocolate brownie. Blend Treasure Cave Blue Cheese with confectioners’ sugar and a little butter for a creamy, salty, and outrageously delicious frosting that will convert even the cautious. We give this a solid 7 on the Brave-O-Meter, but don’t let that deter you from this game day deliciousness! Challenge yourself to try something new and brave the Cave.
Blue Cheese Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you’re lucky enough to have an ice cream maker at home, this perfect pairing is for you. Make homemade blue cheese ice cream using Treasure Cave Blue Cheese, and sandwich the salty-sweet treat between the cookies of your choice (we highly recommend chocolate chip for this game day taste experiment). Pro tip: If you don’t want to make your own ice cream, soften vanilla ice cream and blend in crumbled blue for a quick version of blue cheese ice cream that’s just as good as homemade. Soften and smush between two cookies for a taste explosion: Creamy notes meet crispy ones; salty notes meet sweet ones; and delicious, balanced harmony is the result. Our Brave-O-Meter gives this daring dessert a 9. Adventurous sweets lovers, dig in!
