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1 Gruyère hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body. 2 Comté cheese hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body. 3 Cheddar hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a sharp, bold bite. 4 Fontina semi-hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 5 Raclette du Valais semi-hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 6 Scamorza pasta-filata · cow milk · $$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 7 American Cheese processed · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a rich, creamy texture. 8 Monterey Jack semi-hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 9 Appenzeller cheese washed-rind · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor. 10 Red Leicester hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor. 11 Gouda semi-hard · cow milk · $$ — Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture. 12 Provolone pasta-filata · cow milk · $$ — Melts beautifully, with a semi-firm body.