American Cheeses

Our domestic cheeses showcase the innovation and artistry of the nation’s cheese industry.

From smooth Vermont Cheddar to Wisconsin Blue Cheese, each bite showcases the cheesemaker’s craftsmanship. Monterey Jack is a versatile, melty pull cheese from California, while New York’s and Louisiana’s decadent Cream Cheeses add indulgence to any dish. American-made Smoked Gouda lends character to our colorful cheese landscape.

The U.S. also boasts exceptional grating cheeses like Dry Jack, a firm and nutty cheese similar to parmesan; its rich flavor and crumbly texture make it a versatile companion to pasta, salads and beyond. Artisanal cheesemakers have also crafted unique favorites like Humboldt Fog (a tangy, almost-floral brie), Kunik (a buttery brie), Harbison (a woodsy camembert), Midnight Moon (like a nutty gouda), Tumalo Tomme (a crumbly, aged melter), Lamb Chopper (similar to a good manchego), Red Hawk and Green Hill (both like camembert), Flory’s Truckle (like sharp cheddar), St. Pete’s Select (an herbaceous goat cheese), Moses Sleeper (a mushroomy brie), and the ever-popular Colby, Pepper-Jack and Smoked Cheddar and mild and buttery, semi-soft cheeses like Muenster.

Southern Cheeses:

Hoop Cheese by Ashe County Cheese in West Jefferson, North Carolina; Grayson by Meadow Creek Dairy in Galax, Virginia; Monocacy Ash by Cherry Glen Goat Cheese Co. in Boyds, Maryland; Esmontonian by Caromont Farm in Esmont, Virginia; O'Banon by Capriole Dairy in Greenville, Indiana; Dancing Fern by Sequatchie Cove, Sequatchie, Tennessee; Fortsonia by Nature's Harmony Farm in Elberton, Georgia and Blue Jay by Chapel's Country Creamery in Easton, Maryland