Cheese
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Hy-Vee is proud to employ a number of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs). It takes years of training and exam preparation to become a CCP. A special thanks to those talented individuals and experts for helping us produce this guide.
Who's Who in the Cheese Family
Meet the members of the cheese family.
Grana
Learn MoreThese are the strong, compacted, salty flavored hard cheeses with a dry, crumbly texture.
Blue
Learn MoreIt's the funky group of cheeses with blue veins, but not all blue cheeses are created equal.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
When selecting cheeses for a board, it's important to know your audience. But also, don't be afraid to try something new. Choosing cheeses made with different milks is a good place to start. Or there's that old saying: "Something old, something new, something stinky, something blue."
Shop for Charcuterie and Cheese Boards
Not sure which cheeses and charcuterie to buy? Shop our selection of freshly made boards.
Customized Cheese and Charcuterie Board
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Pair Up
Handcrafted cheese bring a variety of flavors to the party. Consider a few of our favorite pairs.
American Cheese Is Not What You Think
We're not talking about the processed orange singles, we're talking about 8 award-winning cheeses you'll want on your next cheese board.
Best Cheese Recipes for Entertaining
Cheesy Cranberry Scones
What makes our scones stand out? The use of Wensleydale cheese with cranberries gives them a savory yet slightly sweet flavor.
Main Ingredients
- Wensleydale cheese with cranberries
- rosemary
- buttermilk