If you’re like me, you could absolutely live off a purely cheese diet. Perhaps my health would not be up to par, but to me, cheese makes the world go ‘round. There are just so many varieties of cheeses in this world, how could you not like at least one? Let’s take a look at some of my favorite cheese with fast facts and my favorite simple recipe for each!
Brie
Fast Facts:
· It is the best known French cheese and is nicknamed “The Queen of Cheeses”
· It is a soft cheese named after the French region Brie
· French brie is completely different from the brie that is exported to America
Simple recipe: Ina Garten’s Baked Brie (best served with apples and crackers)
Gjetost
Fast Facts:
· It is a commonly known type of cheese from Norway
· It is a great source of riboflavin
· It is part of Norway’s cultural identity and heritage
Recipe: Sour Cream Apple Pie with Gjetost
Gruyere
Fast Facts:
· It is named after a Swiss village
· It is cured anywhere from 3-10 months
· Great when melted and baked!
Recipe: Classic Onion Soup with Gruyere
Cheddar
Fast Facts:
· During olden days, only Europe made Cheddar cheeses
· Joseph Harding is known as the “father of Cheddar cheese”
· It is a hard and natural cheese
Recipe: Rachel Ray’s Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese
Gouda
Fast Facts:
· It is a Dutch cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands
· It is one of the most popular cheeses in the world
· It comprises 50-60% of the world’s cheese consumption
Recipe: Smoked Gouda Stuffed Cheese Bread
Sources:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/20/2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunost
http://www.cheese.com/gruyere/
http://www.cheese.com/cheddar/