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Best Cheeses for Grilled Cheese
Build a sandwich around meltability, flavour and moisture, using one dependable melter plus an optional stronger accent cheese.
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Choose cheese by melt, moisture, browning and flavour for familiar dishes.
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Best Cheeses for Mac and Cheese
Choose a smooth-melting base and layer in sharper cheeses without making the sauce greasy or grainy.
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Best Cheeses for Pizza
Balance stretch, browning, moisture and flavour for home pizza, from classic mozzarella to small amounts of aged cheese.
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Best Cheeses for Lasagna and Baked Pasta
Use creamy, stretchy and savoury cheeses in different roles so baked pasta stays rich without becoming heavy or watery.
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Best Cheeses for Burgers and Sandwiches
Match melt, salt and intensity to the filling, and add cheese at the right moment for clean melting.
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Best Cheeses for Quesadillas and Tacos
Choose cheeses that melt, stretch or crumble appropriately while respecting the dish and regional ingredients.
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Best Cheeses for Fondue
Create a smooth fondue by combining good melting cheeses, grating finely and heating gently.
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Best Cheeses for a Smooth Cheese Sauce
Avoid splitting and graininess by using moderate heat, freshly grated cheese and a balanced sauce base.
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Cheese for Baking and Casseroles
Select cheese based on browning, moisture and flavour so baked dishes develop a good top without drying out.
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Cheese for Breakfast and Brunch
Use cheese thoughtfully in eggs, toast, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and fruit-centred plates.
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Cheese for Soups
Add cheese as a garnish, thickener or flavour layer while protecting the texture from excessive heat.
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Cheese for Salads
Choose cheese for creaminess, salt, tang or texture, and reduce other salty ingredients when needed.
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Cheese in Desserts
Explore mascarpone, ricotta, cream cheese and mild goat cheese in desserts while controlling sweetness and moisture.
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