Types of Cheese
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ID Cheese
Cost per
Pound
Texture Flavor Profile Common Uses
Sandwiches,
Sharp, tangy, burgers, mac and
nutty,
cheese, cheese
1
Cheddar
Hard
sometimes salty boards
$5-$15
Pasta dishes, risotto,
ParmigianoNutty, sharp,
cheese boards,
2
Reggiano
Hard
savory
salads, appetizers
$15-$30
Pasta dishes, salads,
Pecorino
Salty, sharp,
cheese boards,
3
Romano
Hard
nutty
appetizers
$10-$20
Cheese boards,
Nutty, sweet,
sandwiches, salads,
4
Manchego Hard
slightly tangy pasta dishes
$12-$20
Nutty, slightly
sweet,
Cheese boards,
sometimes
salads, pasta dishes,
5
Asiago
Hard
tangy
casseroles, pizza
$8-$15
Nutty, sweet,
Cheese boards,
fruity,
salads, sandwiches,
sometimes
baked dishes,
6
Comté
Hard
floral
fondue
$15-$25
Cheese boards,
Nutty, sweet,
sandwiches, fondue,
7
Gruyère
Hard
slightly salty
quiches, gratins
$12-$25
Cheese boards,
Nutty, buttery, sandwiches, gratins,
8
Emmental
Hard
slightly sweet fondue, sauces
$8-$15
Cheese boards,
Nutty, sweet,
sandwiches, salads,
9
Manchego Hard
slightly tangy pasta dishes
$12-$20
Pasta dishes, risotto,
Nutty, salty,
salads, cheese
10 Parmesan
Hard
tangy
boards, appetizers $10-$20
Types of Cheese
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Pasta dishes, salads,
Pecorino
Salty, nutty,
cheese boards,
11 Toscano
Hard
slightly tangy appetizers
$12-$20
Pasta dishes, risotto,
Grana
Nutty, slightly salads, cheese
12 Padano
Hard
sweet, tangy
boards, appetizers $8-$15
Cheese boards,
Crumbly, tangy, sandwiches, sauces,
13 Cheshire
Hard
slightly salty
baked dishes
$10-$20
Mild, slightly
Cheese boards,
tangy,
sandwiches,
Double
sometimes
crackers, baked
14 Gloucester Hard
nutty
dishes
$10-$15
Nutty, sweet,
slightly tangy, Cheese boards,
Red
sometimes
sandwiches, baked
15 Leicester
Hard
spicy
dishes
$10-$15
Cost per
ID Cheese
Texture Flavor Profile Common Uses
Pound
Mild, slightly
sweet,
Cheese boards,
sometimes
sandwiches, salads,
16 Wensleydale Hard
tangy
baked dishes
$10-$15
Mild, slightly
tangy,
Cheese boards,
sometimes
sandwiches, salads,
17 Caerphilly
Hard
lemony
crackers
$10-$15
Salty, crumbly, Mexican cuisine,
sometimes
salads, toppings,
18 Cotija
Hard
tangy
dips
$10-$15
Nutty, slightly
sweet,
Filipino cuisine,
Queso de
sometimes
cheese boards,
19 Bola
Hard
fruity
appetizers
$10-$20
Types of Cheese
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22 Provolone
SemiHard
SemiHard
SemiHard
Cheddar23 Jack
Provolone24 Picante
SemiHard
SemiHard
25 Halloumi
SemiHard
Monterey
26 Jack
SemiSoft
27 Colby
SemiSoft
28 Havarti
SemiSoft
29 Fontina
SemiSoft
30 Blue
SemiSoft
20 Gouda
21 Edam
ID
Cheese
Cheese boards,
Nutty, sweet,
snacks, sandwiches,
caramel-like
burgers, soups
Mild, nutty,
Snacks, sandwiches,
slightly sweet cheese boards
Sharp, tangy, Sandwiches, pizzas,
slightly smoky subs, casseroles
Sandwiches,
Mild, buttery,
burgers, tacos,
slightly tangy casseroles, omelets
Sharp, tangy, Sandwiches, pizzas,
slightly smoky subs, casseroles
Grilled cheese,
Salty, tangy,
sandwiches, salads,
slightly sweet appetizers
Sandwiches,
Mild, buttery,
burgers, tacos,
slightly sweet casseroles, omelets
Sandwiches, grilled
Mild, tangy,
cheese, casseroles,
buttery
appetizers
Sandwiches,
Buttery, nutty, burgers, grilled
mild
cheese, appetizers
Melting cheese,
Nutty, earthy, pizzas, casseroles,
fruity
sandwiches
Cheese boards,
Bold, tangy,
salads, dressings,
sometimes salty dips, spreads
Texture Flavor Profile Common Uses
Cheese boards,
SemiCreamy, tangy, salads, dressings,
31 Gorgonzola Soft
slightly spicy
dips, pasta dishes
$8-$12
$7-$12
$6-$10
$4-$8
$6-$10
$10-$20
$4-$8
$4-$7
$8-$12
$8-$15
$8-$20
Cost per
Pound
$10-$20
Types of Cheese
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32 Roquefort
SemiSoft
33 Stilton
SemiSoft
34 Brie
Soft
35 Camembert Soft
36 Goat Cheese Soft
37 Ricotta
Soft
38 Feta
Soft
Fresh
39 Mozzarella
Soft
40 Burrata
Soft
41 Limburger
Soft
42 Boursin
Soft
Cream
43 Cheese
Soft
Cheese boards,
Tangy, salty,
salads, dressings,
slightly sweet dips, spreads
Cheese boards,
Rich, tangy,
salads, dressings,
slightly sweet dips, spreads
Appetizers,
Buttery, mild, sandwiches, baked
earthy
dishes, fruit pairings
Appetizers,
Creamy, earthy, sandwiches, baked
mushroomy
dishes, fruit pairings
Salads, appetizers,
Tangy, bright, pizza, pasta,
acidic
sandwiches
Mild, creamy,
Pasta dishes, dips,
slightly sweet spreads, desserts
Salads, sandwiches,
Salty, tangy,
pizzas, dips, pasta
crumbly
dishes
Pizza, salads,
appetizers,
Mild, milky,
sandwiches, pasta
slightly tangy dishes
Creamy,
Salads, pasta
buttery, rich
dishes, appetizers
Pungent,
Sandwiches,
savory, slightly crackers, appetizers,
sweet
spreads
Crackers,
Creamy, tangy, vegetables, breads,
slightly garlicy dips, spreads
Bagels, crackers,
Mild, tangy,
dips, spreads,
slightly sweet cheesecakes
$20-$30
$15-$25
$8-$15
$7-$14
$10-$20
$3-$8
$6-$12
$5-$10
$10-$20
$10-$15
$10-$15
$3-$6
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Queso
44 Blanco
Queso
45 Fresco
46 Panela
47 Oaxaca
ID
Cheese
Soft
Soft
Mild, slightly
tangy
Mild, slightly
salty
Mild, slightly
sweet,
sometimes
tangy
Mexican cuisine,
tacos, enchiladas,
dips, sauces
Mexican cuisine,
tacos, salads, dips
$5-$10
$4-$8
Mexican cuisine,
salads, sandwiches,
Soft
dips
$5-$10
Mexican cuisine,
Mild, buttery,
quesadillas,
Soft
slightly tangy sandwiches, dips
$5-$10
Cost per
Texture Flavor Profile Common Uses
Pound