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1 Gruyère hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body. 2 Fontina semi-hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 3 Vacherin Mont-d'Or washed-rind · cow milk · $$$$ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 4 Époisses washed-rind · cow milk · $$$$ — A pungent aroma, with melts beautifully. 5 Raclette du Valais semi-hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 6 American Cheese processed · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 7 Cheddar hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a sharp, bold bite. 8 Burrata pasta-filata · mixed milk · $$$ — A rich, creamy texture, with melts beautifully. 9 Appenzeller cheese washed-rind · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor. 10 Taleggio washed-rind · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 11 Scamorza pasta-filata · cow milk · $$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 12 Gouda semi-hard · cow milk · $$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.