There are many exciting things about Costco, but perhaps one of the most exciting isthe cheese section.
I embarked on a little taste test, to find the absolute best cheeses worth your attention.
This is a good gouda that would be a crowd-pleaser if added to a cheese board.
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The look:You’ll notice it right away for its signature red rind.
The cheese itself is a nice-looking lighter yellow.
The taste:This creamy cheese is mild for a gouda and would make an incredible melting cheese.
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It’s soft-ish and has a very mild flavor, so it should appeal to most palates.
This version is made with five select AOP Gruyere creameries across Switzerland and aged for eight months.
It’ll cost you $11.99 per pound at the warehouse.
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The look:A light yellow cheese with a bit of aging to it with a traditional non-edible rind.
My husband and I appreciated the nuttiness.
This would certainly qualify as a love-it or leave-it cheese for most.
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It comes in a 2-pack (2 pounds, 4 ounces) for $7.59.
The look:It’s hard not to have fresh sliced mozzarella look like a mess in the package.
It’s necessary to have a little liquid to keep the moisture but it looks like a milky mess.
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The slices themselves are big, plain, white ovals.
It doesn’t have a ton of flavor but is perfect for fast entertaining.
The cheese itself is hard and crumbly, with a little bit of crystallization throughout.
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Our piece was $19.78 ($11.99 per pound.)
The taste:The taste of this Manchego is mild but supremely delicious.
It’s the perfect snacking cheese as is or with crackers and fruit.
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Dodoni Feta Cheese in Brine
This was the cheese that surprised me the most.
It’sbeloved by Redditorsbut it was the first time I purchased it to try for myself.
It is an excellent feta.
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Most American-made feta cheese at the grocery does not taste like the real thing from Greece.
Well, this is the real stuff from Greece.
it’s possible for you to get the big container for $13.99.
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The taste:Salty and tangy, just like top-notch feta should be.
Soft but sturdy on the tongue.
I would eat it simply with a drizzle of olive oil and bread; it’s that good.
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It is a cheddar with a bit of a Parmigiano bite.
It’s a great cheese to snack on and pairs really well with apples and wine.
It also makes a good grilled cheese and is an all-around family favorite.
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It costs $13.30 (about $6.95 per pound.)
The look:Looks like your traditional English white cheddar.
The aging adds a little ruggedness to the block and a small amount of crystallization.
The taste:The cheese is more flavorful than your average cheddar due to the aging.
If the regular Kirkland Parmigiano Reggiano is a great cheese, this is an excellent one.
The look:The look is very similar to the classic 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano but with greater crystallization.
Again, crumbly and sturdy like a good parm should be, but still easy to grate.
The crystallization added a fun texture to the bite.
All in all, a stellar cheese that’s worth the higher price.
The Cabernet rind adds good flavor and a pop of color.
The look:The purple (edible) rind adds a pop of color to any cheeseboard.
It has a really good flavor, another cheddar-meets-parm but with a twist.
