31 Types of Cheese To Add to Your Next Charcuterie Board
Cheese and thank you—our grocery list is officially inspired.
There was talk in late 2022 that butter boards were the new cheese plates. It was heresy. Cheese plates and charcuterie boards filled with an assortment of different types of cheese remain party staples. And, not to be cheesy, it’s more because of the cheese than the prosciutto.
A member of the dairy food group but so much cooler than milk, cheese is incredibly versatile. You can slice it, dice it or melt it. Cheese spruces up a salad, makes a sandwich special and pairs perfectly with vinos. It can be an appetizer, side or even dessert. Truly, cheese can even be its own meal—it’s just that delicious.
Common types of cheese include American, cheddar and Swiss. But there are so many more to sample, each worth a try.
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31 Delicious Types of Cheese
American Cheese
This thin-sliced cheese was a staple in school lunches in the 1990s (including Lunchables, a kids’ version of charcuterie boards — tell me I’m wrong). There have been takes over the years that American cheese is “gross” that are saltier than American cheese itself. But the cheese remains a go-to pick for no-fuss cheeseburgers or a healthy dose of nostalgia.
Asiago Cheese
Authentic Asiago cheese is only produced in specific parts of Northern Italy (Veneto and Trentino) due to its D.O.P. status. The cheese is made from Italian cow’s milk and sold fresh and aged, typically up to two years. It can be medium to hard. Aged asiago is often used as an alternative to Parmesan and grated on soups and salads.
Blue Cheese
Blue cheese is a popular creamy, slightly-chunky salad dressing. But the cheese that inspired the sharp condiment can also be served on its own. The name is appropriate—Penicillium cultures, an edible mold, give the white cheese its hallmark blue spots.
Brie
This cow’s milk cheese gets its name from its place of origin—the Brie region of France. It’s off-white, soft, creamy and made mostly from butter fat….
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