Baby swiss-Semisoft; smooth interior with well distributed eyes; creamy white; mild, sweet nutty flavor. Use for appetizers, snacks, sandwiches, cooked dishes.
Blue-Semisoft; crumbly; blue-green mold marbled or streaked-white interior; sharp, piquant, spicy flavor. Use for dips, salads, dressings, desserts.
Brick-Semisoft; waxy open texture; creamy white; mild to mellow, pungent when aged. Use for sandwiches, snacks, salads.
Brie-Soft; thin white edible crust, creamy interior; slightly firm and mild when young, and creamy and pungent when aged. Use for appetizers, desserts, toppings, fillings.
Cheddar-Firm; smooth body; color ranges from nearly white to orange;
varied shapes and styles; mild to sharp. Use for entrees, side dishes, soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks.
Colby-Firm; open texture; light yellow to orange color; mild to mellow flavor. Use for cooked dishes, snacks, sandwiches, salads.
Cream cheese-Soft; smooth texture; white color throughout; creamy mild flavor. Use for spreads, sauces, desserts, sandwiches.
Feta-Soft; flaky white interior; salty, ”pickled” flavor. Use for salads, cooked dishes, snacks.
Gouda and edam-Semisoft to firm; creamy with small holes; light yellow;
mild, nutlike. Use for appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, cooked dishes.
Monterey jack-Semisoft; smooth open texture; creamy white; mild to mellow. Use for entrees, sandwiches, toppings, salads.
Mozzarella or string-Semisoft; smooth plastic body; creamy white; mild, delicate flavor. String cheese is mozzarella in the shape of a rope. Use for pizza, entrees, appetizers, sandwiches, snacks.
Muenster-Semisoft; waxy open texture; creamy white with orange exterior;
mild to mellow. Use for cheese plates, snacks, sandwiches, toppings, appetizers.
Parmesan/Romano-Hard; granular; light yellow; sharp, piquant flavor. Use for entrees, side dishes, soups, salads, seasoning.
Ricotta-Soft; moist, grainy; white; mild, slightly sweet flavor. Use for fillings, cooked dishes, dessert, dips.
Swiss-Firm, smooth with large shiny eyes; pale yellow; mellow, nutlike flavor. Use for sandwiches, toppings, entrees, sauces, salads. –
