{"id":1937,"date":"2023-12-14T04:34:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T04:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/9-best-cheeses-youll-want-to-buy-at-trader-joes\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T04:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T04:34:23","slug":"9-best-cheeses-youll-want-to-buy-at-trader-joes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/9-best-cheeses-youll-want-to-buy-at-trader-joes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best Cheeses You\u2019ll Want to Buy at Trader Joe\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Editor\u2019s note: While we are strong supporters of independent cheese shops, there is no denying the convenience of <\/em>Trader Joe\u2019s<\/em><\/a>. We previously looked at the <\/em>best cheese picks from Aldi<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

When I need an amazing wedge of cheese to bring to my book club that\u2019s as much a discussion point as the book\u2014or one to enjoy at home with a crusty baguette or my favorite Trader Joe\u2019s cracker<\/a>\u2014Trader Joe\u2019s never lets me down. The store\u2019s nod toward artisan-quality foods at affordable price points extends to its cheese department where a mix of private labels and brands you know are stocked in the refrigerated case. Many of these are from family-owned creameries with decades of experience, a nice detour from huge dairy brands. Whether you want a hard, aged cheese; a soft spreadable one; or a package of grated cheese to fold in a quesadilla or into the fondue pot, your options are vast and span the globe.<\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Mobay Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n

Crafted by Carr Valley Cheese<\/a> (a fourth-generation, family-owned creamery in LaValle, Wis.) Master Cheesemaker Sid Cook, this cheese\u2019s slightly sweet and nutty flavor profile is a result of a layer each of goat\u2019s milk and sheep\u2019s milk\u2014with a vein of grape-vine ash in the middle. As Cook says, it\u2019s his twist on France\u2019s Morbier. Among Mobay\u2019s most recent acclaims is Silver at the 2018 World Cheese Awards and received raves from Bon Appetit<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cost: $6.99 (7 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Crumbled Blue Cheese<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While we don\u2019t know who produces this cheese, but we do know that it\u2019s made in the US from raw cow\u2019s milk, aged 60 days and rates a top pick. Those who normally find blue cheese too tangy won\u2019t with this one. It\u2019s creamy and salty but doesn\u2019t overpower. I\u2019ve even made grilled-cheese sandwiches with it (just be sure to press the crumbles into the bread so they don\u2019t slip out and into the pan!).<\/p>\n

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Another option to consider is a locally made blue cheese. In California look for the award-winning creamy and tangy Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue<\/a> which is 5.99 for 6 ounces. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, you might find Carr Valley Glacier Wildfire Blue<\/a>. If you like a little heat with a creamy cheese, this is exactly that: Peperoncino peppers are woven into a wedge of mild cow’s-milk blue cheese. This is a great example of a “recipe cheese.” <\/p>\n

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Cost: $3.99 (8 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Ciliegine Whole Milk Fresh Mozzarella<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I stopped topping pizzas with sliced or grated mozzarella when I learned about ciliegine. Smaller than the more common bocconcini, or Trader Joe\u2019s ovalini, these U.S-made tiny balls of mozzarella (each the size of a cherry tomato) come in a brine and melt adequately, but don\u2019t suffocate the crust and sauce. Rubbing the balls in a paper towel will remove some of the excess moisture if you are planning on cooking or baking with them.<\/p>\n

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Cost: $3.79 (8 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Unexpected Cheddar Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n

Trader Joe\u2019s has a truly staggering number of Cheddar cheeses from literally all over the world. On a recent visit we found about a dozen options hailing from England, Ireland, New Zealand, California, Oregon, Wisconsin and Vermont. While not much is known about Unexpected Cheddar, the label doesn\u2019t lie when it says this cheese \u201ctastes like an aged premium Cheddar with hints of Parmesan.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever tasted Italian Parmesan and a four-year-aged Wisconsin Cheddar on the same cheese plate, this is exactly it. Available in a block or shredded, if you wander the Trader Joe\u2019s aisles you\u2019ll also find this cheese featured in products like Unexpected Cheddar Broccoli Soup<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Cost: $3.99 (7 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Le Delice de Bourgogne<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A classic soft ripened triple cr\u00e8me cheese imported France like Brillat Savarin or Explorateur. The key is to allow it to come to room temperature at least a half hour before enjoying it. Both the texture and flavor will be at their best, and the cheese will ooze lusciously onto crackers, crudites or a baguette.<\/p>\n

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Cost: $5.49 (5 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Ch\u00e8vre<\/em> Goat Cheese with Fine Herbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trader Joe\u2019s can be credited with having popularized fresh goat cheese. It\u2019s a great cheese to have on hand for spreading on bread or crackers, including in a quiche recipe, topping a pizza, or serving with roasted beets. In fact, due to all the diced fine herbs folded in, no additional seasonings are needed.<\/p>\n

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Cost: $2.99 (5 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Israeli Feta<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everybody\u2019s had Feta from Greece. But Israel? Not as often. While not PDO Feta, this salty, sheep\u2019s-milk cheese in brine (look for the bright blue tub) is made by a fourth-generation cheesemaker in Israel and holds its shape really well. If it\u2019s summer, toss it in a watermelon and tomato salad or, during the cooler months, add it to a grain bowl or grill with squash. Its flavor profile lingers on the palate, which you don\u2019t find with all Feta. If you prefer Greek PDO Feta, Trader Joe\u2019s offers a fine one as well, that\u2019s made with a combination of sheep and goat\u2019s milk. <\/p>\n

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Cost: $7.49 (8.8 ounces)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trader Joe\u2019s Toscano with Black Pepper<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What I like about the Toscano with Black Pepper cheese is you get aroma and flavor, thanks to the black pepper\u2019s pungency. This is a case where the cheese can stand up to nearly anything else on the cheese board, including tart fruit preserves, seasoned nuts or even spicy German mustards. Incorporate this U.S.-made cheese\u2014along with another hard, aged Italian style cheese soaked in Syrah (Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah)\u2014into Trader Joe\u2019s recipe for Toscano Cheese Board<\/a>. Our guess is that this is a private label version of Sartori Black Pepper BellaVitano<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cost: $9.99 per pound<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Are there local cheeses produced in your region? If so, you might be pleasantly surprised to find them in the cheese section. In California, you\u2019ll find great prices on legendary Brie style cheeses like Marin French Petite Breakfast<\/a> and Laura Chenel soft ripened creamy brie<\/a>. In Wisconsin you might find the previously mentioned Carr Valley Glacier Wildfire Blue<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s note: While we are strong supporters of independent cheese shops, there is no denying the convenience of Trader Joe\u2019s. We previously looked at the best cheese picks from Aldi. When I need an amazing wedge of cheese to bring to my book club that\u2019s as much a discussion point as the book\u2014or one to … Okumaya devam et “9 Best Cheeses You\u2019ll Want to Buy at Trader Joe\u2019s”<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1271,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[395],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-milk-and-diary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1271"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1937\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}