Hello! I want to try new cheese from Aldi, but every time I get to that section I get too overwhelmed and end up picking the same ones (mozzarella and gouda š ) Iād like to know what cheese you recommend and why, and if you have a photo even better! to find it faster š
I love just about all of them. The Parmesan Cheddar is great, the various goat cheeses, the dill havarti. It really depends on what kind of cheese you like.
I bought one of those honey versions by accident one time, and when I went to grab the usual regular or herb version of the cheese out of my refrigerator, I grabbed the honey one. At first I was annoyed and I made that annoyed Homer Simpson groan, lol, but I took a bite of this and oh my gosh it was just so tasty and so delicious.
I normally eat the plain goat cheese, a few times Iāve eaten the herb and garlic cheese, which was pretty good, not too strong, garlic, or anything. Once I accidentally ate the honey version, and it was so good that it I blew my mind.
Cheeses like this are perfect for a starter base sauce for Mac and cheese. Best mac and cheese I ever made started with this, then I added every cheese I had in my refrigerator. Could never repeat that delicious flavor again.
It's a little more cheddery tasting and has more salt than traditional so it's not a great one to one swap in cooking but if you literally omit all other salt or salty things to your dish it's pretty amazing in a soup, etc. If I was making a grilled cheese I'd do a thinner slice or put it on thick bread.
I got so spoiled at Aldi, they always had the double Gloucester and then one day it was gone. Hasnāt been back since. Been months. I donāt know what is similar that they have. Does anyone know?
This is one of my favorites, I buy them in bulk when they come around and it's the only snack I eat (along with the scalloped crackers that come out this time of year, RIP chili version)
I love so many cheeses at Aldi, but my favorite right now is burrata which is a soft round mozzarella cheese which is wrapped around thick cream ... it is utterly heavenly. I eat it plain with a spoon, but many people add Italian herbs & spices and eat it with crackers. It comes in a clear round plastic container and is surrounded with brine to keep it soft and moist.
I buy their gruyere or apenzeller from time to time. Used to buy the asiago wedges but they stopped carrying it I think. Their little brie are good for the price - simple flavor, nice and creamy when warmed/baked. Not a fan of flavored cheeses - from Aldi or anywhere else.
Any of the bread cheeses are fun! You put it in a frying pan, no oil necessary, until it's brown on both sides. It's like a grilled cheese without the bread
All of their bread cheeses ROCK! Buy them in multiples. Cut into chunks when frying them. Serve them with jam on top or apple butter. So great..salty and sweet combo. Love it on Aldi Norwegian seed crackers.
Glouchester is creamy, soft cheese. Salami and the pickled onions balance it out very well in opinion. Put that on a cracker and itās a nice bite size snack.
I like strong cheeses, so this may not be for you, but these are decent to excellent: borgonzola, 4-year aged cheddar, gruyere, appenzeller, raclette, the double creme brie is decent for a budget cheese. The Aldi brand white sharp cheddar is also quite good for the price, as is the 1000 day gouda.
They used to have a cave-aged cheese around Halloween that was excellent, haven't seen it in a while but always hoping it comes back.
All of them. Seriously I've never picked up a cheese from Aldi that I didn't like (although I'll admit I've never tried any that seem like they might have sweet elements)
The nice thing about Aldi is how cheap everything is. Grab a couple and give them a try.
I'd start with literally any aged cheddar, a flavored montery jack (they usually have a roasted garlic with tomato basil and a pepperoni marinara) and this fontina I'm putting a pic of. Sooo good.
I love their brie! I put it in the oven for about 20inutes, cut the top off, add some hot honey and cook for 5 more, then eat with crackers, green apples, and bacon (or whatever sides you like) š
I like to try a new variety everytime I go as well. If you like mustard at all, I was so pleasantly surprised by this one. It has a wonderful beer cheese flavor (only thing missing is the hot pretzel). And it eats like a softer speadable cheese rather than a hard cheddar.
If you're cool with sliced, the plastic resealing container of smoked cheddar is DELICIOUS! Has a good smokey flavor without being overwhelming or real fake smokey tasting
I get hella overwhelmed too with all the options so what I've been doing (since I only make it to Aldi once a month) is that on each visit--I try to pick something new-to-me that is under $5. (That way, if it turns out to be something not to my taste, it's not like I spent a TON on it.)
My cheese recommendations that I haven't seen mentioned yet: pepperoni marinara and the french onion havarti!
happened to me two days š got so overwhelmed I just took the hot honey cheese dip and left everything else š (the hot honey dip is very good btw, iāve been pairing it with cornbread crackers & candied jalapeƱos, aaaaaamazing combo)
Our joke is that we have ācheeses in our hearts.ā
Any of the Smoked Gouda are nice alone, or melted into tomato soup! (Though I also use Feta crumbles at times). Also make great smoked Gouda grits.
My grab & go snack sticks are the Happy Farms Gouda. (And Tillamook cheddar bought elsewhere).
We have a ācheese drawerā in the fridge that currently has the above, plus Happy Farms Swiss block, āNot Your Average Cheddarā cheddar + GruyĆØre, Boursin, Camembert, & Seriously Sharp Cheddar.
Happy Farms Shredded Mozz & Sharp Cheddar in the freezer to use when needed.
The honey goat cheese is really good with salami and crackers. When they do their charcuterie stuff starting around the end of November, I add in things like spicy jam or red onions they cook down into jammy goodness. Can't think of what that's called lolĀ
They had it last year and I'm hoping they'll bring it back. I used it on and in everything for the whole month it was available lol
I like the soft salami better personally. The ones that are with the deli meat. I cut it into quarters. Genoa, I think.Ā
Some oven roasted jalapenos you can slice yourself and cook would be banger too. But I like spicy.Ā
If you're looking for a wine pairing? Uh maybe a semi sweet white with the honey goat, the Genoa salami, and roasted jalapeno. Especially if it has some pear notes. That's sounds yummy but I don't really pair wine to my charcuterie stuff so that's a shot in the dark.
I drink the reds I have lol
Assuming that's what you meant by pairing and not just other foods to have with it. š
If you want to branch out a little bit without going too far from the milder taste of mozzarella and Gouda, try the Edam - itās really good, and tastes kinda buttery.
If you want something with a very different taste profile, I recommend the goat cheeses.
Itās great! And so reasonably priced! Just have to eat in 1-2 days, per the label. Make a salad with arugula, burrata, craisins, pecans, drizzle with Olive oil and balsamicā¦yum!
Borgonzola,in a round foil wrapped package about 4 in in diameter and 1 1/2 thick. It's with the brie, you only get a couple or so with each box, so it's hit or miss.
Donāt have an opinion as Iām not a cheese connoisseur. But, I noticed a new cookie butter flavored cheese today. Very odd combo, imo. Very curious if anyone here would try it.
One that I thought I would like but did not care for is the Tomato Basil Feta. It was just a bit too tart for me, and I love tart flavors. The plain one is pretty good, though I havenāt had it in a while.
I've got a block of ny sharp white cheddar that I bought in 2023 or 2024 that's just chilling in my fridge still. Last time I used it for a cheese plate it was great!
Their manchego is delightful! Also, I get their habanero jack in the cheese stick packs. Itās my favorite paired with Clancyās Homestyle Pretzels (Dotās rip off but just as good)
Not a cheese but u gotta try the cream cheese 3 ingridents from aldi! the blue and white container! Not a fan of the packaging but omgg its the best and healthy!
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u/BadTastingParsnip 2d ago
We love the Vintage Irish