Smoked Gouda

Smoked Gouda is a smoky, nutty cow's-milk cheese sold in 6 to 12 oz wedges by Keystone Cheese. Its smoky flavor pairs well with wines, beers, and even whiskey, and it tastes great on its own. This is the most common form of gouda, used across many recipes.

At a glance

• Size: 6 to 12 oz wedges
• Milk: Cow
• Style: Smoked, semi-firm
• Flavor: Smoky and nutty
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Vendor: Keystone Cheese
• Shipping: Perishable; ships Monday through Wednesday, never over the weekend

Best for

• Smoked gouda mac and cheese
• Fondue and melted dishes
• Cheese boards with cured meats and fruit
• Sandwiches
• A gift for a comfort-food fan

How to use

Melt it into mac and cheese or fondue, layer it into sandwiches, or serve it on a board with cured meats, whole-grain breads, fruit, and salted nuts.

Flavor profile

Smoky and nutty, with a savory depth that pairs naturally with wine, beer, and whiskey.

About Keystone Cheese

Keystone Cheese is a Wisconsin purveyor of farm-fresh and aged cheeses, shipped straight from the creamery to keep flavor and texture at their peak.

Sold by Keystone Cheese, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Learn more: What Is Gouda?