It's a day that hits home for Wisconsinites. Jan. 20 is National Cheese Lover's Day and one website made a list of the best cheeses for every occasion. Let's see if you agree.
Ranker asked over 10,000 users to vote on the best cheeses overall, in grilled cheese and of the hard and soft varieties. Here's what they said.
The very best kinds of cheese:
- Mozzarella
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Sharp Cheddar
- Brie
- Swiss cheese
The best cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Montery Jack
- Mozzarella
- Pepper jack cheese
- Provolone
The best hard cheese:
- Parmesan
- Cheddar
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Gouda Cheese
- Gruyere cheeese
The best soft cheese:
- Brie
- Camembert
- Mozzarella
- Feta
- Goat cheese
The cheese snob in us is shaking its head at some of these responses (I mean..provolone.. in a grilled cheese?!), but the majority has spoken. So, however you choose to celebrate the holiday, make it a cheesy one.
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FAQs
Favorite? Considered to be among the world's top quality cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is made with raw, semi-skimmed milk from cows grazing on fresh grass and hay. It has a hard, gritty texture and its flavors range from nutty to robust and slightly piquant, depending on how long the cheese had matured.
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Favorite? Considered to be among the world's top quality cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is made with raw, semi-skimmed milk from cows grazing on fresh grass and hay. It has a hard, gritty texture and its flavors range from nutty to robust and slightly piquant, depending on how long the cheese had matured.
What are the top 5 best cheeses? ›
What are the best cheeses in the world? According to Taste Atlas, at the top of the list of the world's most popular cheeses, you find Parmigiano Reggiano and Gorgonzola piccante, followed closely by Burrata, Grana padano and Oaxaca cheese (from Mexico, also known as quesillo) in the top five.
What are the top 10 cheeses in America? ›
What are America's favorite cheeses?
- Cheddar. Cheddar was the overwhelming favorite, with 19 percent of adults naming it their go-to cheese. ...
- American. Coming in second is the classic American cheese, with 13 percent of the vote. ...
- Mozzarella. ...
- Swiss. ...
- Colby Jack/Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack. ...
- Provolone. ...
- (Tie) Blue cheese. ...
- Brie.
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What is the healthiest cheese to eat? ›
Here are 10 kinds of cheese that are on the healthier side.
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese. Part-skim mozzarella is lower in saturated fat than many other cheeses. ...
- Feta cheese. Feta cheese is a great salad-addition. ...
- Low fat cottage cheese. ...
- Goat cheese. ...
- Ricotta cheese. ...
- Swiss cheese. ...
- Cheddar cheese. ...
- Gouda cheese.
Known as the “King of Cheeses”, Parmesan, or Parmigiano Reggiano was first produced by Benedictine and Cistercian monks a thousand years ago. Over the centuries, it has acquired global prominence and is now a hugely popular choice for food-lovers the world over.
What American cheese is the best in the world? ›
U.S. cheesemakers win 147 medals at 2023 World Cheese Awards in Norway. Harbison, a soft-ripened cheese with a spoonable texture by Vermont's Jasper Hill Farm, won the "Best American Cheese" trophy and four medals.
What is the world's most expensive cheese? ›
That honor goes to pule cheese (or magareći sir), a rare cheese produced in Zasavica Donkey Reserve in west central Serbia. The price? Around $600 a pound.
Which cheese is the tastiest? ›
- Asiago. The tradition of making this cheese comes from Italy and dates back hundreds of years. ...
- Blue (Bleu) Cheeses. ...
- Brie. ...
- Camembert. ...
- Cheddar. ...
- Gouda. ...
- Gruyere. ...
- Mozzarella.
Ricotta gets the least amount of love, with just 1% saying this is their favorite cheese. Across regions, cheddar is the most popular pick.
What is the best cheese to eat by itself? ›
Best Cheese for Snacking
- Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar cheese has a buttery to sharp flavor depending on how long it has been aged. ...
- Gouda Cheese. Gouda cheese has a sweet and creamy taste. ...
- Smoked Gouda Cheese. Smoked gouda is a variant of regular gouda cheese. ...
- Pepper Jack Cheese. ...
- Parmesan Cheese. ...
- Mozzarella Cheese.
It is your guarantee of consistent and dependable quality.
- USDA Grade AA Cheese. Cheddar cheese meeting the U.S. Grade AA is the. highest quality. ...
- USDA Grade A Cheese. Cheddar cheese meeting the U.S. Grade A is also of. ...
- USDA “Quality Approved” Cheese. Cheese and cheese products not covered by a U.S.
Pule cheese is the most expensive cheese in the world because it is produced exclusively at Serbia's Zasavica Special Nature Reserve. This rare cheese is made from the milk of Balkan donkeys which are endangered and native to Serbia and Montenegro.
What is the world's best cheese revealed? ›
Norwegian blue cheese Nidelven Blå has been crowned the best cheese in the world for the year 2023.
What is strength 1 cheese? ›
Each step represents a more mature and flavoursome <strong>cheese</strong>.<br /> Some supermarkets use a strength numbering system where 1 is<br /> very mild and 5 is very strong.
