Every month we are proud to bring to you, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Association, the cheeses of the month.
This month we bring you:
 

 
Cheddar 
Description:
Rich, nutty flavor becomes increasingly sharp with age. Smooth, firm texture becomes more granular and crumbly with age. Usually golden; also available white.

Appearance: 
Interior: Usually golden, sometimes creamy white or marbled (combination of golden and white curds) Exterior: Clear suggests mild, red suggests medium, black suggests sharp. Traditionally, the color of the exterior wax denotes the flavor or age of the cheese; however, cheesemakers are not bound by law to follow this tradition.

Serving Suggestions: 
Add Aged Cheddar to cream-based soups or sauces for steamed vegetables and baked dishes. Make a traditional toasted cheese sandwich or top a baked potato. Enhance apple pie by serving it with America's favorite cheese or add shredded Cheddar to the crust.

Goes Well With: 
Apples, pears, onions, tomatoes Red wines such as Zinfandel or Merlot; pale ales or stout beers