Colby Cheese from Wisconsin | Wisconsin Cheese

Colby makes Wisconsin proud. Cheesemakers in the central Wisconsin town of Colby dreamed it into existence in the late 1800s, and if there were a state cheese colby would be a frontrunner. Many think of it as a milder form of cheddar, because the cheese making processes are similar. It’s tender, it’s lacy, it’s a perfect melter, and most importantly, it makes everything you put with it tastier.

Appearance

Golden-to-orange and sometimes beautifully marbled

Texture

Softer and more elastic than cheddar with tiny holes called “eyes”

Flavor

Mild and young cheddar-like

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Nasonville Dairy, Inc.

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Springside Cheese Corporation

Union Star, Corp.

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Yellowstone Cheese, Inc.

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Performance Notes

"Longhorn" refers to the popular large cylinders of colby. Sometimes cheesemakers form cheddar the same way. At the market, "Longhorns" are usually sliced into half-moons or sometimes even sticks.

Pairing Notes

Colby is a mild, crowd-pleaser of a cheese, so it’s friendly with all sorts of drinks. If you're wanting beer, go for a pilsner, pale ale, brown ale or lager. Wines that pair well with colby include cabernet sauvignon, chianti, pinot noir, red zinfandel, champagne, riesling and malbec. If you prefer the strong stuff, tequila reposado and rye whiskey are definitely good bets.

Serve

Fold some grated colby into your next batch of savory biscuits and enjoy them any time of the day. They won’t last long. Colby is also an excellent slicing cheese, so you can stack it high on sandwiches. We especially like it straight-up as a snack with crisp, slightly sour apples.

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10-Minute Nacho Cheese Dip

Ham and Colby Crustless Quiche

American Flag Taco Dip

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Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Beer Cheese Soup

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