# Easy Recipes Guys Will Love Using Cheeses From Europe *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated August 2020*  Looking for some recipe ideas that feature cheese? Check these tasty creations out! ## Juicy Lucy Emmental  **INGREDIENTS** - Tomato jam: - 1 lb. tomatoes - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar - 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon paprika - 1 bay leaf - Salt and pepper to taste - Shallots: - 1/4 lb. Butter - 2 cup olive oil - 2 shallots, peeled, sliced thinly on a mandolin - Pinch of salt - Burger: - 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 80/20 (lean/fat), refrigerated until very cold - 1/2 lb. Emmental, thinly sliced - 4 seeded potato bread hamburger rolls - Canola oil as needed - Salt and pepper to taste ** ** **STEPS** It's Time To Up Your Grill Game! 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Lightly score the tomatoes with an X. Submerge the tomatoes for 10 seconds, then quickly plunge them into ice water. Peel the tomatoes, cut them into quarters, remove the seeds, then coarsely chop them and add to a pot with the remaining jam ingredients. Simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes until it takes on the consistency of a thick jam. Remove the bay leaf and let cool. For the shallots: Place the butter and olive oil in a medium-sized pot over low heat until melted. Add the shallots and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, place the shallots onto a paper towel, and season with salt while still warm. For extra flavor, reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil and use to toast the buns. For the burger: --- {"html":""} --- Divide the ground beef into 8 very thin patties and put Emmental slices on top of 4 of them. Top each with the remaining 4 burger patties and pinch around the edges to seal them. Season with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side (or until desired temperature) and then allow them to rest. Spread some tomato jam on top of the burger patties and, and top with the crispy shallots. ## The Country King **INGREDIENTS:** - ¼ lb. wedge Brie  - 1 Honey Crisp apples, cored, thinly sliced - ¼ lb. Smoked Country Ham, thinly sliced - 2 slices Farmhouse White bread - French butter ** ** **STEPS** Butter front and back of both pieces of bread. Lightly toast the first sides on low flame then flip. To one side, add slices of ham followed by slices of Brie and allow cheese to melt. Just before serving, add apple slices and press down with second piece of toasted bread. ## The French Onion **INGREDIENTS:** - ¼ lb. wedge Comté, coarsely grated - 4-5 each Crimini mushrooms, washed and thinly sliced - 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and sliced - 1 sprig fresh thyme, finely chopped - 2 slices sourdough bread - French butter ** ** **STEPS** Sautée mushrooms and chopped onion in 1 Tbsp. butter over low heat. Butter front and back of both pieces of bread and sprinkle fresh thyme. In a separate pan, lightly toast the first sides on low flame then flip. To one side, add sautéed mushrooms and onions and cover with grated Comté. Allow cheese to melt. Cover and press down with second piece of toasted bread.  Details Written by: James Hills Published: 03 August 2020 Last Updated: 11 August 2020 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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