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American cheeses: top picks
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Best overall Cabot CreameryCabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Award-winning sharp cheddar made from milk from cows not treated with rBGH, known for its rich, tangy flavor and creamy texture.
- Excellent flavor
- High quality
- Good value
- May be too sharp for some
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Best for cooking BelGioiosoBelGioioso Asiago Cheese
Authentic Italian-style Asiago with a nutty, buttery flavor that melts perfectly for pasta, salads, and sandwiches.
- Great melting
- Nutty flavor
- Versatile
- Can be expensive
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Best value cheddar TillamookTillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese
Smooth, creamy medium cheddar with a balanced flavor, made from milk from cows not treated with rBST.
- Creamy texture
- Good flavor
- Ethically sourced
- Not extra sharp
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Best artisanal blue cheese GenericRogue Creamery Crater Lake Blue Cheese
Handcrafted blue cheese from Oregon, known for its creamy, tangy profile and complex earthy notes, award-winning.
- Complex flavor
- Award-winning
- Artisanal quality
- Expensive
- Strong flavor not for all
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Best for snacking La vache qui ritLaughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese Wedges
Convenient, spreadable cheese wedges made from Swiss cheese, creamy and low-calorie, perfect for quick snacks.
- Convenient
- Low calorie
- Creamy texture
- Processed flavor
- Small portions
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Best soft-ripened cheese PrésidentPresident Camembert Cheese
Classic French-style Camembert with a soft, edible rind and rich, creamy interior, ideal for cheese boards.
- Rich flavor
- Creamy texture
- Authentic
- Very soft when ripe
- Strong aroma
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Best for pizza POLLY-OMozzarella (Polly-O) Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella that melts beautifully with good stretch, a favorite for homemade pizza.
- Excellent stretch
- Great melting
- Mild flavor
- Not for fresh eating
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Best for cheese boards kerrygoldKerrygold Dubliner Cheese
Aged Irish cheese with a sharp, sweet, nutty flavor and crystalline texture, made from grass-fed cow's milk.
- Unique flavor
- Grass-fed
- Great texture
- Higher price
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Best budget pick SargentoSargento Colby-Jack Cheese
A mild, creamy blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, widely available and affordable for everyday use.
- Affordable
- Versatile
- Mild flavor
- Not aged
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Best for sandwiches SargentoKirkland Signature (Costco) Swiss Cheese
A popular Swiss cheese with mild, nutty flavor and characteristic holes, excellent for sandwiches and melting in bulk packs.
- Great value
- Mild nutty flavor
- Melts well
- Only available at Costco