Chive Cheddar

Smith's Country Cheese Chive Cheddar is a long-time staff favorite, blending farmstead cheddar with fresh chives for a mild, savory pop in every bite. The chives add a gentle onion-herb note that enhances the creamy sharpness of the cheddar. A reliable workhorse cheese that fits any situation.

At a glance

• Semi-hard farmstead cheddar block
• Ingredients: farmstead cheddar cheese, chives, salt
• Milk type: cow's milk
• Dietary: vegetarian, gluten-free, contains dairy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
• Refrigeration: keep refrigerated

Best for

• Cheese boards and charcuterie platters
• Sandwich slicing
• Grilled cheese with herbs
• Cubed for snacking and lunch boxes
• Melted over baked potatoes and scrambled eggs
• Gifts for cheddar lovers and home cooks

How to use

Slice for turkey or roast beef sandwiches, cube for cheese boards alongside grapes and crackers, melt over baked potatoes, fold into scrambled eggs or omelets, shred into biscuit dough, or grate into mac and cheese for a savory herbal lift.

Flavor profile

Creamy, mildly sharp cheddar with fresh, gently savory chive notes.

About Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is a family-run farmstead creamery in Winchendon, Massachusetts, crafting award-winning gouda, cheddar, and havarti from their own herd's fresh milk.