{"id":4395,"date":"2025-05-15T03:02:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T03:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/the-best-cheeses-at-costco\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T03:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T03:02:42","slug":"the-best-cheeses-at-costco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/the-best-cheeses-at-costco\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cheeses at Costco"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In communities where no artisanal cheese shops exist, quesophiles often have to make do with grocery stores for their cheese needs. Among national chains, retailers such as Whole Foods<\/a> and Trader Joe\u2019s<\/a> offer especially worthy cheese selections, as we\u2019ve previously outlined here. If your weekly grocery shopping needs are larger in scale, however, and bulk retailers such as Costco are a necessary part of your routine, good news! There are also some dependable cheese finds, even among Costco big boxy aisles.<\/p>\n

One of the hallmarks of Costco\u2019s retail model is that buying in bulk offers huge cost savings, even when you factor in the yearly membership fee required to shop there. Those savings apply to cheese as well. While cheeses available at Costco are portioned similarly to what you might buy at a cheese counter \u2014 with the notable exception of an entire wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano<\/a> \u2014 the price you\u2019ll pay per pound for certain cheese staples is typically less. (The whole wheel of Parm comes in at less than $15 for each of its 72 pounds.) You won\u2019t find a lot of small, local producer cheeses available at Costco, but there are some exceptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On that note, the cheese selection at Costco also varies by region, as is also the case with retailers such as Whole Foods. (Sourcing local products also helps with the economics of bulk pricing.) In California, for example, you may see selections from some of the larger, artisanal producers such as Cowgirl Cr<\/a>e<\/a>amery<\/a> and Cypress Grove<\/a>, while East Coast Costco stores may have selections from Vermont-based Cabot Creamery<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n

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Emmi Le Gruyere AOP<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Emmi Le Gruyere<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another hallmark of Costco\u2019s business model is that the number of SKUs is kept to a minimum, meaning that you typically won\u2019t see multiple brands of the same product to choose from. This is good news for cheeses such as Le Gruyere AOP, which can sometimes be placed next to American knock-offs with similar packaging in order to confuse consumers. At Costco, you can only get the real thing: Switzerland\u2019s iconic, raw-milk, Alpine-grazed, sweet-and-savory melter.<\/p>\n

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Kerrygold Dubliner<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Kerrygold Dubliner<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you crave Kerrygold for butter and have yet to dabble in its rich Irish cheeses, Coscto offers a favorable price with which to explore. Dubliner is an Irish cheddar-style cheese, though intentionally not branded as cheddar. You may compare it to cheddar hybrids such as Milton Creamery\u2019s Prairie Breeze<\/a>, or even Trader Joe\u2019s Unexpected Cheddar<\/a>. Grass-fed cow milk and extended aging produce a sharp and full-flavored cheese, with a firm but creamy texture occasionally punctuated by a crystalline crunch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Gayo Azul Edam<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Gayo Azul Edam<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edam is often overlooked compared to its Dutch cousin, the more famous Gouda. Both are washed-curd cheeses, resulting in a less acidic, sweeter profile as the cheeses age. The primary difference between them is that Edam utilizes semi-skimmed milk<\/a>, resulting in a denser texture but an equally butter flavor. Coscto\u2019s Edam, available in a big round ball which is just fun, is distributed by Gayo Azul<\/a> \u2014 a brand with Caribbean roots, hence its commitment to importing the real-deal Dutch products.<\/p>\n

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Kirkland Pecorino Romano<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Kirland Pecorino Romano<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If cacio pepe pasta is on regular rotation in your household, firstly, please invite me to dinner, and secondly, Costco has you covered for your Pecorino Romano cheese needs. Costco\u2019s Pecorino Romano is labeled with their proprietary Kirkland brand, but it is imported from Italy and bears the P.D.O. stamp. Salty and earthy, pecorino refers to any sheep\u2019s milk cheese coming from Italy, but Pecorino Romano is the requirement for cacio pepe. (I will not be entertaining opposing viewpoints at this time.) As of yet Costco doesn\u2019t offer whole wheels into which you can simply dump your noodles and swirl, but at Costco\u2019s prices you can afford to be as generous as you wish with the cheese.<\/p>\n

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Cabot 3 Year Cheddar<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Cabot 3 Year Cheddar<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I would argue that Cabot is one of the most reliable grocery store brands when it comes to cheese. For starters, Cabot is based in Vermont, which we inherently trust with our cheese needs. Even through its growth, Cabot has remained true to its roots, as a cooperative whose profits go back to the farmers at the heart of the operation. But it\u2019s not just about feel good, it\u2019s about taste good, and Cabot also has the cred where that\u2019s concerned, with an award-winning legacy. Its 3 year cheddar seeks to achieve a balance of \u201csmoothness and bite,\u201d a worthy adversary for all of your sandwich, mac, or snack needs. In addition to the East Coast, it\u2019s also available in the Midwest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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6 Month Manchego D.O.P.<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Kirkland Manchego<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manchego is often cited as a cheese that can do no wrong, no matter if you get it from a specialty cheese shop or a grocery store. Salty and nutty, with a hint of olive in its savory character, Manchego is one of the ultimate snacking cheeses, as its starring role in Spanish tapas would suggest. Costco\u2019s Manchego is another selection packaged as a Kirkland signature product, but it also has the necessary DOP seal that ensures the quality and provenance.<\/p>\n

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Tropical Queso DeFreir<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Tropical Queso De Freir<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Depending on where you live, you might have a selection of Tropical\u2019s cheeses in your local grocery, one of the largest producers of Hispanic cheeses available in the U.S. While Tropical\u2019s products are familiar to me, and consistent in their flavor and quality, I hadn\u2019t noticed their Queso DeFreir until I spotted it at Costco. Its function is in the name, whether or not you speak Spanish. Sound it out and you\u2019re there: a cheese meant for frying. Not every cheese can take the heat, but the production of certain fresh cheeses like this Queso DeFreir, or Greece\u2019s Kasseri, can caramelize while maintaining their structural consistency, making them ideal candidates for a br\u00fbl\u00e9e, saut\u00e9 pan, or grill treatment.<\/p>\n

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Parmigiano Reggiano<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The king of cheeses, in its most regal format. Yes, Costco also sells Parmigiano Reggiano as wedges and shaves, but what\u2019s the fun in bulk shopping if you\u2019re not going to extend that mentality to cheese? And where else are you going to casually pick up an entire wheel of Parm? (Full disclosure, I believe this is an online sale opportunity, but still I like the idea.)<\/p>\n

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Meredith Dairy Marinated Goat Cheese<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Meredith Dairy Marinated Goat Cheese<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the Midwest and possibly elsewhere, you\u2019ll find Meredith Dairy\u2019s goat cheese marinated with herbs and garlic. The cheese is divine, but so too is the oil that is perfect for drizzling on vegetables, pizza, or pasta. Read <\/em>more about Meredith Dairy<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Point Reyes Farmstead Original Blue<\/a><\/h2>\n
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This blue cheese is both creamy and crumbly. It’s made with raw milk and vegetarian rennet and aged 3 \u00bd months. Produced since 2000, it\u2019s at home on a cheeseboard, crumbled on salads, or in recipes. It\u2019s available in some California locations. Read <\/em>more about Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Marin French Petites<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Marin French Petites<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Marin French offers a quad package of their Petite Cr\u00e8me, Petite Breakfast, Petite Camembert and Petite Truffle. Marin French, based in Petaluma, California, dates back to 1865 and is best known for these cheeses, especially the breakfast cheese, a mild and approachable cheese they developed for miners to enjoy for breakfast during the gold rush. The 4 ounce size is convenient and because Marin French cheeses are typically sold on the fresher side, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to enjoy them. This is a popular selection in California.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Costco cheese In communities where no artisanal cheese shops exist, quesophiles often have to make do with grocery stores for their cheese needs. Among national chains, retailers such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe\u2019s offer especially worthy cheese selections, as we\u2019ve previously outlined here. If your weekly grocery shopping needs are larger in scale, however, … Okumaya devam et “The Best Cheeses at Costco”<\/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-4395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-milk-and-diary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1271"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4395"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4395\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}