Salsa-Rubbed Farmstead Gouda

Smith's Country Cheese Salsa-Rubbed Farmstead Gouda is a Bronze Medal Winner at the 2016 Big E Cheese Competition. They rub their creamy farmstead gouda with a bold salsa blend, giving the rind bright, tangy, slightly spiced flavor that carries into every slice. A standout cheese with attitude.

At a glance

• Semi-hard farmstead gouda with salsa-rubbed rind
• Ingredients: farmstead gouda cheese, salsa spice blend (peppers, tomatoes, spices)
• Milk type: cow's milk
• Dietary: vegetarian, gluten-free, contains dairy
• Vendor: Smith's Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
• Refrigeration: keep refrigerated

Best for

• Tex-Mex and Southwest-inspired cheese boards
• Pairing with tortilla chips and guacamole
• Cookout and grill side cheese
• Quesadillas and grilled meats
• Margarita and craft beer pairings
• Gifts for bold-flavor fans and grill enthusiasts

How to use

Slice onto a Tex-Mex cheese board with tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole, melt into quesadillas, shred over taco salads and nachos, pair alongside grilled steak or carne asada, or cube onto skewers with pickled jalapeños.

Flavor profile

Creamy farmstead gouda framed by a bright, tangy, gently spiced salsa rind.

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.