Mousehouse Cheesehaus Colby Jack Longhorn Wisconsin cheese

Mousehouse Cheesehaus at Madeline's

Mousehouse Cheesehaus is a family-owned cheese shop in Windsor, Wisconsin, on Lake Circle just off the interstate. Art and Carmen Sobczak bought the little cheese store in 1988, and it has stayed in the family ever since, now run by their son Tony Sobczak and his wife Vicki. Art developed the shop's cheddar recipe, and the store has become a roadside landmark, marked by Igor the Mouse perched above the entrance. It sells well over 100,000 pounds of cheese a year.

The shop hand-selects artisan cheeses and specialty foods from the heart of Wisconsin's dairyland, with cheddar aged in-house in its own cooler. The everyday cheeses run from mild Colby, a Wisconsin original, to longhorn Colby Jack, mild and smoked Gouda, young cheddar, and a top-selling raw-milk Buttermilk Blue. Flavored cheeses include a horseradish and chive Havarti.

Mousehouse is also known for Juusto, a Finnish-style baked bread cheese that holds its shape when heated rather than melting, offered plain and with garlic, jalapeño, or Parmesan. Rounding out the selection are smokehouse summer sausages, cheddar spreads, and ready-to-ship Wisconsin cheese gift boxes. The selection below is a representative cross-section of what is currently live and in stock.

Mousehouse Cheesehaus products at Madeline's

Every item below is live and in stock at Madeline's. Click any product to see full details, sizes, and ordering.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Mild Colby cheese

    Mild Colby ($5.75 to $10.49). A Wisconsin original with an open, porous texture and gentle, creamy flavor. Melts smoothly for burgers, sandwiches, and boards.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Colby Jack Longhorn

    Colby Jack Longhorn (12 oz) ($9.49). Marbled Colby and Monterey Jack in the traditional longhorn cylinder. Creamy, buttery, and an all-purpose melter.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus 4-6 Week Mild Cheddar

    4-6 Week Old Mild Cheddar ($5.25 to $9.49). A fresh, young Wisconsin cheddar aged four to six weeks, creamy and clean with no sharpness. A natural for melting and everyday eating.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Mild Gouda

    Mild Gouda (12 oz) ($9.49). A young, fresh Gouda, mellow and creamy with a gentle buttery sweetness. Good for boards, melting, and snacking.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Smoked Gouda

    Smoked Gouda (12 oz) ($12.49). A creamy Gouda with a warm, natural smoke. Sweet and buttery with a smooth, mellow smoky finish.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Horseradish & Chive Havarti

    Horseradish & Chive Havarti ($8.99 to $16.99). Creamy, buttery Havarti with pleasantly spicy horseradish and fresh chive. Good with roast beef or melted over steak.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Buttermilk Blue cheese

    Buttermilk Blue (7 oz) ($11.49). The shop's top-selling blue, made with raw milk for a bold, creamy, pungent character. Crumble over salads, steaks, and roasted vegetables.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Juusto Baked Cheese

    Juusto Baked Cheese (6 oz) ($11.49). A Finnish-style baked bread cheese with a sweet, caramelized crust and a firm, squeaky bite. Holds its shape when heated. Warm and serve with jam or syrup.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Juusto with Garlic

    Juusto with Garlic (6 oz) ($11.49). The baked bread cheese infused with bold roasted garlic. Pan-fry until golden for a warm appetizer.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Juusto with Jalapeno Peppers

    Juusto with Jalapeño Peppers (6 oz) ($11.49). Baked bread cheese with real jalapeño throughout and a lively, building heat. Pan-fry and serve with salsa.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Juusto with Parmesan

    Juusto with Parmesan (6 oz) ($11.49). Baked bread cheese layered with nutty, savory Parmesan over the mild, caramelized base. Pan-fry for a golden crust.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Smokey Cheddar Spread

    Smokey Cheddar Spread (12 oz) ($7.99). An aromatic yellow cheddar spread with a natural smoky character, ready to use. Pairs especially well with summer sausage.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Bavaria Plain Summer Sausage

    Bavaria Summer Sausage, Plain (12 oz) ($10.49). A Wisconsin smokehouse classic, traditionally seasoned and shelf-stable. Clean, savory, and a charcuterie-board backbone.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Gift Box 312

    Gift Box 312 ($40). A compact sweet-and-savory set of Mousehouse Jack, six-month cheddar, and homemade fudge, about 1.5 pounds, with free US shipping.

  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus Wisconsin Cheese Gift Box 812

    Wisconsin Cheese Gift Box 812 ($65). An eight-variety, all-cheese assortment totaling about four pounds, from mild Colby to aged and cranberry cheddar, with free US shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Mousehouse Cheesehaus cheese?

You can buy Mousehouse Cheesehaus online at Madeline's (madelines.co), which carries the shop's Wisconsin cheeses, Finnish-style Juusto, cheddar spreads, summer sausage, and cheese gift boxes. The products listed above are live and in stock.

What is Juusto baked cheese?

Juusto is a Finnish-style baked bread cheese (known as Juustoleipä in Finland) with a sweet, caramelized crust and a firm, squeaky interior. Unlike most cheeses, it holds its shape when heated rather than melting, so it can be pan-fried or grilled and served warm with jam, honey, or syrup. Mousehouse offers it plain and with garlic, jalapeño, or Parmesan.

What is Mousehouse known for?

Mousehouse Cheesehaus is a Windsor, Wisconsin roadside landmark known for hand-selected Wisconsin cheeses, in-house aged cheddar, its top-selling raw-milk Buttermilk Blue, Finnish-style Juusto, and ready-to-ship cheese gift boxes. Igor the Mouse sits above the shop's entrance.

Who owns Mousehouse Cheesehaus?

Mousehouse has been family-owned since 1988, when Art and Carmen Sobczak bought the store. It is now run by their son Tony Sobczak and his wife Vicki, and Art's cheddar recipe is still used today.

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