Soft and Spreadable
You spread this classic white cheese on a morning bagel, and it's the main ingredient in a famous New York dessert.
What is Cream Cheese?
If you're eating a bowl of spaghetti, you're probably shaking this hard, salty, grated Italian cheese right on top.
What is Parmesan (or Parmigiano-Reggiano)?
It’s the type of crumbled cheese mixed into a famous, chunky salad dressing that you dip your spicy buffalo wings into.
What is Blue Cheese?
This semi-hard white cheese is blended with spicy peppers, making it perfect for adding a kick to a turkey sub.
What is Pepper Jack?
This classic, processed "cheese product" comes in individually wrapped squares and is the standard slice on a fast-food cheeseburger.
What is American Cheese?
This soft, stretchy Italian cheese is the star of a Margherita pizza and is famous for its epic "cheese pull."
What is Mozzarella?
The most popular cheese in the U.S., it can be orange or white, comes in "mild" or "sharp," and is the go-to for Mac & Cheese.
What is Cheddar?
Don't freak out, but the blue "veins" running through these cheeses are actually a safe, edible type of this organism.
What is Mold (or Penicillium)?
This mild, crumbly Mexican cheese literally translates to "fresh cheese" and is perfect for sprinkling over tacos and elote (street corn).
What is Queso Fresco?
Often sold in a "smoked" variety, this round, mild cheese from the Netherlands practically melts just looking at it.
What is Gouda?
Known for its edible, fuzzy white rind, this soft French cheese is a staple of fancy charcuterie boards.
What is Brie?
This cheese is famous for having "eyes" (holes) in it, which are created by harmless gas bubbles popping during the aging process.
What is Swiss cheese?
This creamy, famous blue cheese from Italy is a favorite for melting into rich pasta sauces or crumbling over steak.
What is Gorgonzola?
These fresh, unaged cheese chunks famously "squeak" against your teeth when you bite them and are the star of Canadian poutine.
What are Cheese Curds?
This Italian cheese is often sliced thin for deli sandwiches like Philly Cheesesteaks and comes in "sweet" or "sharp" varieties.
What is Provolone?
This fluffy, mild Italian cheese translates to "recooked" and is the gooey white layer you’ll find baked inside a classic lasagna.
What is Ricotta?
Similar to Parmesan but with a sharper, saltier bite, this hard Italian cheese is made entirely from sheep's milk.
What is Pecorino (or Pecorino Romano)?
One of the world's most famous blue cheeses, this French variety is made from sheep's milk and aged in dark, damp caves.
What is Roquefort?
This firm Indian cheese is unique because it doesn't melt, making it perfect for cooking in vegetarian curries like Saag.
What is Paneer?
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This Alpine cheese has gone viral on TikTok for being melted under a special heater and scraped directly onto a plate of potatoes and meats.
What is Raclette?
This crumbly, salty Greek cheese is stored in liquid brine and is arguably the best part of a Greek salad.
What is Feta?
This firm Spanish cheese is made from sheep's milk and has a very distinct zig-zag pattern pressed into its rind.
What is Manchego?
To make the blue veins grow inside the cheese, cheesemakers use needles to do this to the cheese wheels, letting oxygen inside.
What is Pierce them (or poke holes in them)?
Easily spotted in the grocery store, this mild Dutch cheese often comes wrapped in a protective, bright red wax coating.
What is Edam?
This sweet and slightly nutty Swiss cheese is the ultimate melting cheese and the traditional base for an authentic, gooey cheese fondue.
What is Gruyère?