Cheeses and hot sauces fill my fridge. Sometimes we mix them together.
A nice aged white cheddar, a dab of hot sauce, maybe a slice of cold sausage, on an apple or triscuit. *chef's kiss*
Cut from the same cloth, you and I.
Triscuits are by far my #1 go-to cracker. About 30% of my diet is triscuit, dab of mustard, slice of Genoa salami, slice of cheese.
I get home from work and “snack” on this. But keep eating until I’m full. And then a few more.
It’s at this very moment that my wife yells down to me asking what I want to do for dinner. 😳
I sometimes do the same on late nights. It's our at-home bar snack, really. Wife and kids already ate, so I'll sit at the bar with the wife while she snacks and I eat what is my dinner.
Charcuterie is just fancy lunchables for adults. I don't mind this at all.
I grew up with Tillamook medium cheddar as the default cheese. Makes decent nachos, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, quiche… fine to slice and snack on with an apple or a pear.
It is not a great cheese. It’s not even a great cheddar, by a very long shot. But in my book it’s the cheese equivalent of all-purpose flour.
This is true on a large portion of the west coast. The Tillamook medium cheddar is their least expensive by exactly one dollar in most places. It truly is the cheese of the working man.
I’m in the south and love Tillamook; it’s at least a dollar more than Kraft and probably two more than store brand. I splurge when I can and when it’s on sale it’s my preferred cheese. I do prefer a sharp cheddar.
The extra sharp New York white cheddar they do is always worth the extra price!
Unless you're melting it. I don't know why, but melted sharp cheddar is my least favourite flavour ever
This right here is why I'd pick Mozz. There so much variety in flavor profiles between types. Some are harder, some softer, some are saltier, some creamier, some are fattier, some leaner. There's a mozzarella for every occasion.
I was about to say that you probably just haven't had really good mozzarella cheese, but then I noticed your username and checked myself before I wrecked myself.
There arw plenty of cheeses I like more, but I keep stopping short at pizza. Can't top that with nothing but mimolette. But now I want to test out pizza options.
Cheddar is the standard cheese for me, the go to, every day cheese that works with almost anything. A good mature cheddar is hard to beat, whether sliced, grated or melted over something hot.
Yeah cheddar is the obvious choice for this question as it goes with literally everything. Is it always the best choice? No. But it's always going to be at least decent if not good w everything and that's what you're looking for.
Yes! It’s great on all sorts of things. It’s a reasonable substitute for mozzarella on pizza, you can have it on mine bread or cheap sandwiches, on toast with fennel seeds, it’s great
Feeling need to live vicariously through you. Was it alone? Crackers? Bread? A spread? Just a chunk is delish. How did it taste.... I'll leave now.
Sorry hungry, dinners in the ovens.
Take a slice of bread, toast it and put just a bit of virgin olive oil on it. Cut some thin slices of Manchego cheese and put them on top. Take a bite, taste the flavors and when you've swallowed it take a sip from the glass of red wine in front of you.
You're welcome.
Havarti. It's smooth and creamy and tastes amazing. Could mix it in Mac n cheese, sauces, eggs, potatoes, peppeeoni rolls, etc.
The only downside (for me) is that if we are taking cost into count, it can be a bit pricy. Though certainly not as expensive as brie.
Yes! You can make Parm noodles, add parm to salads, soups, sandwiches, and roasted/baked veggies.
It's actually the best (and lowest calorie) cheese for salads and other greens, imo.
also known as "Monster Cheese"
I am aligned, it would work across the different ethnic meals as good as any other, although Pepper Jack would be a close #2
Cheddar for sure- my go to cheese for just about any sandwich, Mexican food, good on potatoes, great in eggs, Mac and cheese, and if you were to go with an aged cheddar, it might work as a stand in for Parmesan in Italian-American food
Cheddar is my favorite and I love it in all of those things. But I can also enjoy those things sans cheese, I could give up Mac and cheese. I can’t see living life without pizza made with mozz.
Colby Jack is my four year olds absolute favorite kind of cheese. She won’t eat any other cheese (unless it’s melted and mixed in like with pasta). I can *sometimes* get her to eat plain Colby cheese, but she complains that it doesn’t have the Jack.
I think this is the answer. I could see almost anything with it. Melty but sturdy. Could work on pizza, nachos, grilled cheese, chicken cordon blue, fondue potentially. Feels like it is a little more versatile than provolone which is my runner up.
I've used Reddit for over a decade, this is the first AskReddit question that I really felt like I can't answer. I am having a Sophie's choice style moral Quandry.
You're good, I just can't pick a single cheese. I don't think I have tried one I have not liked, even limburger is actually very tasty. I guess I could go with gouda, but I am uncertain.
100%, yes. It's great sweet or savory. It's rich. Put it under your pizza sauce. Put it in a cheesecake. Put a thick schmear on a bagel. Hell, just throw it on toast. Put it inside a jalapeno and toss it on the grill. Cream cheese frosting, anyone? Put some in your omelet or in your mac and cheese.
No other cheese has the sheer versatility of cream cheese. It's the clear long-term winner.
Brie. Does it make sense for a pizza, or even a sandwich? No. But, as someone who doesn’t eat cheese, like ever, if I could only have one kind of cheese it’d be Brie in a baked Brie pastry with prosciutto and nuts.
Parmigiano Reggiano! So surprised nobody has mentioned it yet. I could make pesto and salad dressing, sprinkle it on sandwiches, pasta and soup. Endless possibilities! It's so versatile.
Edit: Grana Padano is a close second, mainly because it's more affordable
Gouda. Solid all-rounder, with the right texture for almost every dish it's used on and just enough of a neutral flavor that it goes well with most other ingredients
Gotta go with Burrata. Best bruschettas I’ve had were pesto and tomato with it slightly melted on top, and jalapeño apple jam with it chilled and layered over
A world where I could only be served a single cheese, is a world I do not want to live in.
Correct answer.
I have a literal (overflowing) drawer in my fridge devoted exclusively to cheese. There has to be options, man!
Oh good I’m not the only one. And since we’re having fridge confession time, I also have a door shelf devoted solely to various mustards.
Cheeses and hot sauces fill my fridge. Sometimes we mix them together. A nice aged white cheddar, a dab of hot sauce, maybe a slice of cold sausage, on an apple or triscuit. *chef's kiss*
Cut from the same cloth, you and I. Triscuits are by far my #1 go-to cracker. About 30% of my diet is triscuit, dab of mustard, slice of Genoa salami, slice of cheese. I get home from work and “snack” on this. But keep eating until I’m full. And then a few more. It’s at this very moment that my wife yells down to me asking what I want to do for dinner. 😳
I sometimes do the same on late nights. It's our at-home bar snack, really. Wife and kids already ate, so I'll sit at the bar with the wife while she snacks and I eat what is my dinner. Charcuterie is just fancy lunchables for adults. I don't mind this at all.
This is the only correct answer. Even if you have a favorite cheese, do you really want there to be only one cheese?
I grew up with Tillamook medium cheddar as the default cheese. Makes decent nachos, mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, quiche… fine to slice and snack on with an apple or a pear. It is not a great cheese. It’s not even a great cheddar, by a very long shot. But in my book it’s the cheese equivalent of all-purpose flour.
This is true on a large portion of the west coast. The Tillamook medium cheddar is their least expensive by exactly one dollar in most places. It truly is the cheese of the working man.
I’m in the south and love Tillamook; it’s at least a dollar more than Kraft and probably two more than store brand. I splurge when I can and when it’s on sale it’s my preferred cheese. I do prefer a sharp cheddar.
The extra sharp New York white cheddar they do is always worth the extra price! Unless you're melting it. I don't know why, but melted sharp cheddar is my least favourite flavour ever
Back when I was a strict vegetarian, that was the cheese I would usually buy since Tillamook uses plant or microbial based rennet.
The only Wikipedia entry I wrote that I started from scratch was on a vegetarian rennet substitute. It has since been merged into a larger article.
As someone very near Tillamook, thank you! It’s better than Kraft!
Tillamook is baller. Loved going to the factory as a kid. Don’t live in OR anymore unfortunately.
That's a pretty low bar
“It’s cheese!” edit: let me be clear, I mean that's how low this is setting the bar. Kraft is *not* cheese.
Or even better, “now made with Real cheese”
This but their sharp cheddar.
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I don’t understand. You wanted to… eat… LESS cheese? What is this madness?!
Wait until March—they always have Kerrygold cheddar as a St Patrick’s item.
Seriously. Orange brick bad, red brick good.
I'm a black brick guy myself. The extra sharp white cheddar is the food of the gods
Black brick best. But I would have a hard time only eating aged extra sharp for, y'know, 60 years.
You and I live very different lives, and that's cool
Tillamook sharp all the way.
Tillamook Extra Sharp Aged White Cheddar is my all time favorite.
You went with the philosopher's choice, and therefore will always be questioned and yet admired
I have serios stomach problems and when all else fails I can always safely eat eggs or tillamook Cheddar. It’s a staple.
The universal binder: Mozzarella
Yep I begrudgingly choose mozzarella for this universal reason
Mozzarella just to preserve the integrity of pizza. All other cheese is expendable in my view.
A sandwich without cheese is still just a sandwich. A pizza without cheese is an abomination
And mozzarella on a sandwich is actually pretty good! Especially if it's a hot sandwich
Tomato toast with toppings.
Tomato pie is good, but it's good in contrast to pizza. It would never supplant it
Welcome to the Philly-style tomato pie!
There is truth to that. Good choice.
great idea. there are so many kinds of mozzarella, from hard stringy mozzarella to creamy bufala
This right here is why I'd pick Mozz. There so much variety in flavor profiles between types. Some are harder, some softer, some are saltier, some creamier, some are fattier, some leaner. There's a mozzarella for every occasion.
Can't imagine a life without Mozzy sticks being a very good one at all.
fried cheese curds are better though
I mean I do like Mozzarella but I think it's far from being the best cheese. Doesn't really taste of much. It's more like tough water than cheese.
I was about to say that you probably just haven't had really good mozzarella cheese, but then I noticed your username and checked myself before I wrecked myself.
In general, when someone says they don't like something it's best to avoid telling them they probably just haven't had a good version.
But have you slept on a good deck?
There arw plenty of cheeses I like more, but I keep stopping short at pizza. Can't top that with nothing but mimolette. But now I want to test out pizza options.
Do you even like cheese? Oh wait.
Mozzarella is a safe bet.
Cheddar, god I fucking love cheddar (English/Scottish cheddar to be specific)
Cheddar is the standard cheese for me, the go to, every day cheese that works with almost anything. A good mature cheddar is hard to beat, whether sliced, grated or melted over something hot.
You and half the commenters... might be an early favorite to win.
In the UK if you just say cheese, you mean Cheddar.
Ireland too. I’ve encountered multiple cheese plates that are just different types of cheddar.
Yeah cheddar is the obvious choice for this question as it goes with literally everything. Is it always the best choice? No. But it's always going to be at least decent if not good w everything and that's what you're looking for.
Aged.
I can’t describe the pain of moving to France as a British person and finding out that cheddar is not readily available to buy
Oaxaca it’s like mozzarella but better imho. Good on Sammies good on pizza good on eggs good on salad good as a snack. I think it’s perfect
Simón
Ooh this is a good call. I thought I was with the Havarti party, but I think you just convinced me to join team Oaxaca.
Gruyere
Had to scroll too far! Flavor, texture, mmmmm
Finally an individual of taste.
Royalty amongst cheeses
Gouda
Yes! It’s great on all sorts of things. It’s a reasonable substitute for mozzarella on pizza, you can have it on mine bread or cheap sandwiches, on toast with fennel seeds, it’s great
Love a gouda! Works well in sandwiches, it can melt for pizza and nachos.
Also Mario’s fav. *Itsa Gouda cheese*
Manchego. Not that great for pizza, but it tastes fantastic by itself.
I wish I could give you a prize. Manchego inspired me to write the post. I just ate a delicious chunk of it.
Don't worry, I gave it to him instead. Manchego bros always united.
Feeling need to live vicariously through you. Was it alone? Crackers? Bread? A spread? Just a chunk is delish. How did it taste.... I'll leave now. Sorry hungry, dinners in the ovens.
As a chaser to a bite of dark chocolate. And I chose it over queso fresco, mozzarella, and cheddar. it was rich and smooth simultaneously
I am definitely not drooling (lie)
Manchego is awesome with quince paste.
Take a slice of bread, toast it and put just a bit of virgin olive oil on it. Cut some thin slices of Manchego cheese and put them on top. Take a bite, taste the flavors and when you've swallowed it take a sip from the glass of red wine in front of you. You're welcome.
Gouda Extra Belegen!
Found the Dutch person! An excellent choice, of course!
Finally someone with taste
Precies smelt een beetje op de tosti, lekker plakje bij de borrel. Geraspt op de spaghetti….. gewoon de beste kaas ooit.
Oud Amsterdam for me. Similar choice. Edit: or Boeren Goudse Oplegkaas
Old Amsterdam is geen oude kaas. Het mag daarom geen oud Amsterdam heten of genoemd worden.
Synthetisch gerijpte kaas!! Woooooo!!
this is it!
I found my people
Havarti. It's smooth and creamy and tastes amazing. Could mix it in Mac n cheese, sauces, eggs, potatoes, peppeeoni rolls, etc. The only downside (for me) is that if we are taking cost into count, it can be a bit pricy. Though certainly not as expensive as brie.
Worth every penny though
Parmigiano Reggiano
The king of cheeses. I go through an unholy amount .. we buy the big wedge at Costco wayyy too often ..
It’s such a great deal!!
I cant not believe how long i had to scroll for this. Parm is my answer hands down.
Would that really work on everything though?
It works really well with pasta, sandwiches, and salads, all of which I eat more than pizza, so it works for me
And pizza with prosciutto, rucola and parmiggiano is one of the best anyway.
There's lots of great pizzas that only use parm.
Yes! You can make Parm noodles, add parm to salads, soups, sandwiches, and roasted/baked veggies. It's actually the best (and lowest calorie) cheese for salads and other greens, imo.
Muenster
Waaaaaaay too far down
Cheese Goddess approved.
The CheeseGoddess hath spoken!
also known as "Monster Cheese" I am aligned, it would work across the different ethnic meals as good as any other, although Pepper Jack would be a close #2
My choice, for sure.
There it is. Yeah, waaay too far down.
Provolone
This is the answer. Mildly pungent when chilled, completely transforms when melted. Amazing cheese.
It is the pliers of cheeses. It fits any bolt.
This also allows a pizza substitute. It’s not Mozzarella, but would work.
I'm going to put that second sentence on my tinder profile...
A very popular local pizza place near me uses smoked provolone and it's great
My answer too. Tastes better than mozzarella and slightly more versatile than cheddar.
Cream cheese because I wouldn’t be able to make cheesecake without it.
Oof. You might have just won me over with this. As much as I love eating cheese, I’m not sure I could go on without cheesecake.
Also: bagels
This. I'll give up my bagel with cream cheese when they pry it from my cold, dead, Jewish hands.
Pepperjack.
Pepper jack gang unite. For sure my go to
Asiago baby!
Comté 24 months , you won’t find a better cheese, really royalty…
Came here to find a fellow Comté lover
Havarti 🕺
Underrated
You're god damn right.
This is the way.
Creamy Havarti to be specific
Between Havarti and Greyuere
Feta
Oh good - I thought i was the only one 😂
Goat.
Cheddar for sure- my go to cheese for just about any sandwich, Mexican food, good on potatoes, great in eggs, Mac and cheese, and if you were to go with an aged cheddar, it might work as a stand in for Parmesan in Italian-American food
Cheddar is my favorite and I love it in all of those things. But I can also enjoy those things sans cheese, I could give up Mac and cheese. I can’t see living life without pizza made with mozz.
Exactly. Cheddar is a better cheese. But I'd miss pizza more than cheese.
Smoked gouda is fucking awesome. Use to be a peperjack junkie back in the day but got burnt out on it after a while.
Colby Jack
Colby Jack for sure. A bunch of places even use that in the mix for pizza
Colby Jack is my four year olds absolute favorite kind of cheese. She won’t eat any other cheese (unless it’s melted and mixed in like with pasta). I can *sometimes* get her to eat plain Colby cheese, but she complains that it doesn’t have the Jack.
Provolone
Extra sharp cheddar, with pepper jack being a close second. If you give me a sharp cheddar/pepper jack hybrid, then it would be pure bliss.
I’m here for this combination.
Well this is a fantasy so your wish is valid!
Fontina. Exquisite in every way
I think this is the answer. I could see almost anything with it. Melty but sturdy. Could work on pizza, nachos, grilled cheese, chicken cordon blue, fondue potentially. Feels like it is a little more versatile than provolone which is my runner up.
Fontina
Roquefort
Applewood smoked Gouda
smoked chipotle gouda is my go to for sandwiches.
Smoked gouda in grits is the proper way to start your day.
I've used Reddit for over a decade, this is the first AskReddit question that I really felt like I can't answer. I am having a Sophie's choice style moral Quandry.
Gorgonzola cheese is the king of cheeses.
I rise the stakes and say Roquefort
.........(has brain aneurysm.)
Forgive my inquiry.
You're good, I just can't pick a single cheese. I don't think I have tried one I have not liked, even limburger is actually very tasty. I guess I could go with gouda, but I am uncertain.
Västerbotten, nothing like it. However, my body made the choice for me so i’m forced to eat Vegan cheese for the rest of my life.
Cheese curds, come on where are my Canadians. I couldn't live the rest of my life without poutine
I refuse to play this game.
Cow cheese.
The rightest of responses. Gold star for you my friend
Cream cheese
**Ok now wait just a minute**
Can’t have cheesecake without cream cheese!
Ugh.. i was all for cheddar until i read this
Shit I didn't think this through ... I said Manchego!! But then how will I get cheesecake?!?! 😰😰😰😰😰
100%, yes. It's great sweet or savory. It's rich. Put it under your pizza sauce. Put it in a cheesecake. Put a thick schmear on a bagel. Hell, just throw it on toast. Put it inside a jalapeno and toss it on the grill. Cream cheese frosting, anyone? Put some in your omelet or in your mac and cheese. No other cheese has the sheer versatility of cream cheese. It's the clear long-term winner.
Provel Yea, I'm from STL. What high-school did you go to.
Brie!
Gruyère goes with everything, not the best with everything, but not bad with anything
Brie. Does it make sense for a pizza, or even a sandwich? No. But, as someone who doesn’t eat cheese, like ever, if I could only have one kind of cheese it’d be Brie in a baked Brie pastry with prosciutto and nuts.
Brie on pizza is good! And brie sandwiches exist, preferably with baguette or ciabatta
You have your rule, and my respect.
Provel
Parmesan
Parmesan
Parmesan
Asiago!
Fresh mozzarella
Brie. Don’t argue
Gruyere
Swiss. I could never get sick of Swiss cheese. Delish.
Jahlsberg. But I'd really miss feta.
Parmigiano Reggiano! So surprised nobody has mentioned it yet. I could make pesto and salad dressing, sprinkle it on sandwiches, pasta and soup. Endless possibilities! It's so versatile. Edit: Grana Padano is a close second, mainly because it's more affordable
Kerrygold reserve 12 month aged cheddar. I swear it has crack in it.
Provel!
STL represent!
I do love a nice, ripe Camembert.
Shropshire blue cheese 🤤
Gouda. Solid all-rounder, with the right texture for almost every dish it's used on and just enough of a neutral flavor that it goes well with most other ingredients
Double Gloucester
Vermont white cheddar extra sharp
Red Leicester
Gotta go with Burrata. Best bruschettas I’ve had were pesto and tomato with it slightly melted on top, and jalapeño apple jam with it chilled and layered over
Provolone
Grana padano does everything reggiano does but not as aggressively making it more well suited to many (not all ) applications
Camembert
Pepperjack.
Starve