muenster
Orange-rind cheese
Muenster is a mild, smooth-textured cheese with an orange rind, originally modeled on French Munster but developed as a distinctly American variety.
It melts well, making it popular for sandwiches and burgers: a grilled cheese with muenster.
The spelling with "ue" distinguishes the American cheese from its European ancestor. (Capitalized Muenster is a city in Germany.)
Butter-making facility
- curdsCoagulated milk solids
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- rennetMilk-curdling enzyme complex
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
cheesemaking · pasteurized · cow's milk · bacteria · lactic acid · casein · washed-rind · semi-soft
Hardy cereal crop
- pastramiSeasoned smoked beef
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- hoagieLong filled sandwich
baguette · panini · ham · roast beef · crackers · apple · pear · grapes
Moderate in intensity
- butteryRich like a spread
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- creamySmooth and rich
- subtleNot immediately obvious
savory · mellow · delicate · earthy · pungent · nutty · smooth · soft
Fried sandwich with melted filling
- fondueShared melted dipping dish
- quesadillaFolded tortilla with melted filling
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
macaroni · cheeseburger · toastie · pizza · burger · patty melt · tuna melt · au gratin
creamery
Butter-making facility
ripening · cheesemaking · pasteurized · cow's milk · bacteria · lactic acid · casein · washed-rind · semi-soft · Alsatian
rye
Hardy cereal crop
hoagie · baguette · panini · ham · roast beef · crackers · apple · pear · grapes · beer
mild
Moderate in intensity
subtle · savory · mellow · delicate · earthy · pungent · nutty · smooth · soft · rich
grilled cheese
Fried sandwich with melted filling
- fondueShared melted dipping dish
- quesadillaFolded tortilla with melted filling
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
casserole · macaroni · cheeseburger · toastie · pizza · burger · patty melt · tuna melt · au gratin · baked potato
- dairymilk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt
- Cheesescheddar, brie, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella
- cheeseboardbrie, cheddar, gouda, gruyere, parmesan
- delipastrami, corned beef, salami, roast beef, turkey breast
muensterextra sharp cheddar
Intensely aged cheese variety
Limburger · Gorgonzola · Stilton · pecorino romano · blue cheese