Let the diverse world of Wisconsin-made cheeses be your passport to globally inspired summertime meals. Discover cheeses with origins and inspirations from beyond our borders that will take your taste buds on a whirlwind tour. They’re handcrafted here with local ingredients by ingenious cheesemakers who proudly call The State of Cheese home. From creamy queso fresco to rich paneer, these specialties open up exciting new culinary horizons in your kitchen, enhancing dishes with delicious international flavors.
Roth's Canela Aged Cheese
This Spanish-inspired American Original draws inspiration from traditional manchego, but our artisans craft it using rich Wisconsin cow milk instead of sheep milk. Each Roth Canela Aged Cheese wheel—named after the Spanish word for “cinnamon”—features a brilliant basket- weave rind, hand-rubbed with a blend of cinnamon and paprika for its signature reddish-orange color. Deep, intricate candied pineapple and brown butter flavors offer sweet and complex notes with each bite. After a long stint in the aging cellar, crunchy crystals develop, adding extra texture and intrigue. Canela has captivated judges and won at the American Cheese Society Cheese Competition seven years in a row, an enduring tribute to its craftsmanship.
Make it: Gazpacho Salad with Canela Croutons
La Morenita's Queso Cotija + Queso Fresco
Embrace the magic of warm nights and extraordinary cheeses with two authentically crafted Hispanic-style gems that capture the taste of tradition. Known as the “parmesan of Mexico,” versatile cotija is often grated and used as an ingredient, seasoning or garnish. La Morenita® Queso Cotija is robust and saltier, with a rich flavor. Slightly aged and a bit on the dry side, it’s the perfect counterpoint to moist, pleasantly milky La Morenita™ Queso Fresco. This crumbly, semi-soft fresh cheese is creamy and mild, with a subtle acidity that brightens fruity salads and desserts. Sprinkle them over juicy watermelon to heighten its sweetness with perfectly balanced salt and tang.
Make it: Mexican-Style Watermelon Salad
Specialty Cheese's Bharatma Paneer
A staple ingredient in many popular South Asian dishes, our paneer is a semi-soft fresh cheese with a delightfully firm yet soft texture and a mild, milky taste. Because it does not melt and holds its shape when heated, paneer is often grilled, wrapped and fried in dough, or tossed into stir-fries. It’s also unsalted, making it a popular choice for dishes like saag and curry. Specialty Cheese Bharatma™ Paneer won Best of Class at the 2018 World Championship Cheese Contest, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation and authenticity. In this shawarma-inspired street food recipe, paneer and chicken are marinated in a tangy spiced yogurt blend before hitting the grill for a flame-kissed finish
Make it: Grilled Shawarma-Inspired Chicken and Paneer Kabobs
Meister's Sweet Fire Mango Jack
We’re warning you—this flavor fusion will become your newest sweet and spicy obsession. Meister Sweet Fire Mango Jack starts with the company’s creamy, award-winning, semi- soft monterey jack, which won Best of Class at both the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest and the 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. It’s playfully infused with the tantalizing flavors of mango, orange and ghost peppers, adding flair, big flavor and complexity to any dish it graces with its sweet, fiery presence. Meister Cheese has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years, and the company was the first to launch flavored jacks in 1996. Today, its cheesemakers blend time-honored techniques with bold curiosity, pushing boundaries to craft the trendiest tastes in cheese.
Make it: Miso Shrimp and Noodles Skillet
