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by James Martin

Taleggio melts wonderfully and makes a delicious topping for baked potato, combined here with bacon and a creamy white wine sauce.

Main course

Buyer's guide

Taleggio is at its best from June to November. Look for cheese labelled Taleggio DOP, and bear in mind that the more mature the cheese, the stronger it will smell.

Preparation

Because of the way it melts into a rich cream, Taleggio is very popular for cookery.