Cheddar may have gotten its start in the little town of Cheddar, England, but Wisconsin is where this hearty cheese really hit the big time. Today it's safe to say that cheddar is America's sweetheart (in the cheese category, at least.) That's because, in Wisconsin, we do more with cheddar than England ever dreamed of. Our cheesemakers spotted cheddar's true potential early on when they saw how versatile this rising star can be. Flavor it with pepper or horseradish, rub it with espresso or cayenne, or mix it with blue cheese for a mind-blowing taste sensation – cheddar delivers a knockout performance every time. Whether you like your cheddar young or aged, mild or sharp, straight up or with streaks of blue, Wisconsin cheesemakers have got you covered.
With so many admirers, it's easy to find the perfect match for your cheddar cheese.
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Why choose cheddar from Wisconsin? That's like asking "Why put your burger on a bun?" The answer: it's simply better. Making the world's tastiest, most award-winning cheese – that's our thing.
But why is Wisconsin cheddar better, you ask? For one thing, we've been making cheese for more than 175 years, and we're the only state that requires our cheesemakers to both complete an apprenticeship and have a license. We have the only Master Cheesemaker program in the world outside of Switzerland – which is why every Master in America has called Wisconsin home. And we've won more cheese awards (5,552 and counting) than anybody, anywhere (yeah, we're looking at you, Germany, France and Italy.)
So, when you're looking for your next chunk of cheddar in the grocery aisle, make sure it was Wisconsin-born and aged.
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