Mascarpone cheese is a luscious, indulgent dairy product from Italy's Lombardi region. This cheese is created by straining the whey without compressing the cheese before adding citric acid.
Cheddar is one of the most popular and familiar cheeses in the U.S. Many people think only of a bright orange block or shreds when they think of cheddar.
Swiss cheese is the name given to more than one cheese. In the U.S., grocery store Swiss cheese is a version of Emmental cheese from Switzerland. It is pale, with a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
Cottage cheese is having a moment. This protein-packed dairy product has been instrumental in helping many people boost their protein intake and is a key ingredient in everything from pasta to pudding.
Gouda cheese is a pressed, uncooked cheese that hails from the Netherlands and is the favorite cheese in that country (along with Edam, also a Dutch cheese). It's made from skimmed milk, which means it's a lighter cheese
Feta cheese originated in Greece and is traditionally made of goat or sheep milk (although blends with added cow's milk are also available). It's crumbly, salty, and packed with flavor.
Goat cheese is also known by its French name (chèvre — the word for goat in French). This creamy, soft cheese is tangy and tart, the perfect bump in flavor for scrambled eggs.