Cold pack cheese facts for kids
Kentucky Beer/Cheese, made from sharp cheddar cold pack cheese food
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| Alternative names | Club cheese |
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| Type | Cheese spread |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Wisconsin |
| Main ingredients | Cheese |
| Ingredients generally used | Spices, fruits, vegetables, or nuts |
Cold pack cheese, also known as club cheese or crock cheese, is a type of cheese spread that is created by blending natural cheeses without the use of heat.
Cold pack cheese was first made by a Wisconsin tavern owner for snacking. It is often made using Cheddar or Swiss cheeses as a base, using added spices, fruits, vegetables, or nuts as flavoring. Common flavorings include almonds, port wine, horseradish, and smoked flavor. However, a wide variety of cheeses may be used in creating this spread.
As with most cheese spreads, cold pack cheese is a soft spreadable blend of cheeses that can be used in a variety of applications. It can be used as an ingredient in sandwiches, on top of hot foods, such as potatoes, as a base for a cheese sauce, or simply on its own, served with crackers as an appetizer.
