Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

refrigerator crescent style dinner rolls

refrigerated

7 oz

Gouda cheese

cased

1 unit

egg white

beaten

1 tbsp

sesame seed

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Unroll crescent roll dough and smooth out any perforated marks to create a solid rectangle.

Step 3
~4 min

Remove the casing from the Gouda cheese.

Step 4
~4 min

Place the Gouda cheese in the center of the dough rectangle.

Step 5
~4 min

Bring all corners of the dough up and around the cheese, completely encasing it and sealing all openings.

Key Technique: Encasing
Step 6
~4 min

Brush the top of the dough with beaten egg white.

Step 7
~4 min

Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the egg-washed dough.

Step 8
~4 min

Place the wrapped cheese on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.

Step 10
~4 min

Let the baked gouda set for a few minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a sweeter version, brush with honey instead of egg white.

Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crackers, grapes, or apples.

Pair with a fig jam or honey.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crackers
Grapes
Apples

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Gouda is a popular cheese in the Netherlands and worldwide.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100