Best Melting Cheeses

If you are anything like me, a perfectly prepared cheese toastie is enough motivation to jump out of bed in the morning. As the saying goes, a chef is only as good as the ingredients he/she uses. When making sandwiches, it is of imperative to use the best in the market (especially if you love cheese as much as we do!)

While the processed cheese melts quickly and spreads smoothly into sauces, most hard grating cheeses are not easy to work with when preparing sandwiches.
A majority of them retain their chewy texture even when warmed, but luckily, there are plenty of grilled cheese options in the market that melt well.

Let us shift gears and look at the best melting cheeses from around the world, that you can count on when preparing grilled cheese sandwiches.

1. Montgomery Cheddar from Somerset, England
This natural cheese from England has one of the best melting textures and unique beef flavours to give your toasties that unforgettable finger-licking taste. For the ultimate Sunday brunch grilled cheese toastie, use it with equally rich ingredients.

2. Bay of Fires Cheese from East Coast of Tasmania
Bay of Fires cheese is expertly prepared by Ian Fowlers, a 13th generation cheese maker in Tasmania. This Englishman uses traditional family methods passed from one generation to another to produce cloth-bound cheddars. Surprisingly, the cheddars are matured in carefully prepared and repurposed shipping containers!

3. Asiago from Veneto, Italy
Asiago is another natural cheese that melts perfectly and better than most of the processed cheese varieties in the market. There are two different varieties, the young pressato that is a little bit sweet and acidic. Its pH level allows it to melt quickly, resulting in a stingy pull that your guests will love. On the other hand, the matured Asiago has a denser texture and deep flavours. It’s aged using the same processes used to prepare parmesan cheese.
Both types are ideal for preparing homemade grilled cheese or cheese toasties.

4. Aged Gouda from Holland
If you are looking for a natural cheese with an incredible rich caramel flavour for prepared grilled cheese toasties, Gouda is a perfect choice for you. The addition of crunchy calcium crystals adds an unforgettable sensory delight that you cannot get from processed cheese. However, it has to be melted carefully –if you overdo it -its proteins and fats will split, forming a clear liquid that will flow off the plate and make a mess.

5. Emmental from Switzerland and France
Emmental is considered one of the best melting cheese by thousands of chefs not only here in Australia but also across the globe. Its pH levels give it the perfect right melting point for preparing grilled cheese sandwiches. When melted, it forms a stringy molten liquid. Another aspect that set it apart from the rest is that it retains its shape.

These are the top 5 best melting cheese in the market, but the list is endless.
Here are more options that you can experiment with to find one that best suits your taste and preferences.

• Cheddar (of course!)
• Gouda
• Bega ‘Tasty’ Cheese
• Monterey Jack
• Fontina
• Gorgonzola piccante
• Parmigiano Reggiano
• Raclette
• Comte
• Taleggio
• Gruyere

The best melting cheese is what you need to prepare delicious grilled cheese toasties.

Make sure that you purchase from an accredited store or supplier to get value for money.

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