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Gruyère
hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body.
2
Parmigiano-Reggiano
hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.
3
Comté cheese
hard · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a firm body.
4
Sbrinz
hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.
5
Cheddar
hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a sharp, bold bite.
6
Pecorino Romano
hard · sheep milk · $$$ — A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body.
7
Grana Padano
hard · cow milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.
8
Kefalotyri
hard · mixed milk · $$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.
9
Roncal cheese
hard · sheep milk · $$$ — A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.
10
Pecorino
hard · sheep milk · $$ — A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body.
11
Appenzeller cheese
washed-rind · cow milk · $$$ — Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor.
12
Red Leicester
hard · cow milk · $ — Melts beautifully, with a moderately tangy flavor.
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