Did I try absolutely every Aldi cheese in search of the best Aldi cheese? No. But, over the course of two taste tests, I did try 59 Aldi cheeses. It was quite an Aldi’s haul. And, while there’s certainly a few cheeses that slipped through the cracks (even after our most recent visit the Aldi cheese aisle), I think I have a pretty good idea of what cheese to buy at Aldi and which Aldi cheeses to skip (sorry, Aldi parmesan cheese, I’m talking about you).
Aldi is a wonderland for affordable cheeses. There are SO many and the variety is much wider than you might expect. Sure, you can buy a few different kinds of cheddar, but you can also buy multiple flavors of havarti, flavored cheese curds, funky artisanal cheeses you usually only see at the cheesemonger, and even Trader Joe’s-esque cheese hybrids! And they’re all so, so cheap! Some are just okay (the cheddar cubes and goat cheeses, for example). Some are bad (most of the Aldi feta cheese and the aforementioned Aldi parmesan is a hard skip). But some are really good and worthy of your cheese crisper (oh, sorry, do you put vegetables in your crisper? We all make our own choices).
In our most recent Aldi cheese aisle visit, I focused on tasting sliced cheese, cheddar cheese, and snacking cheese—and I ended up adding a few of those to this ranking, along with a truly delightful blue cheese.
If you’re shopping for an Aldi cheese board or just looking for some cheap and tasty snacking cheese, check out our ranking of the best Aldi cheese.
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- Happy Farms Cheese Curds Cajun Cheddar
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I don’t know why these cheese curds exist, but I’m glad they do. I was skeptical at first, but, look, cheddar cheese coated in Cajun seasoning is pretty good. And it has stuck with me. I’ve thought about these zesty, savory, slightly spicy cheese curds more than any other cheese on this list. If you want to add some intrigue to your Aldi cheese board, these curds will do the trick. Or batter and fry them for a chain restaurant-worthy appetizer.
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- Happy Farms by Aldi Medium Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese
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A lot of the sliced Aldi cheddar cheese I tried didn’t really taste like anything. But the medium Aldi cheddar actually tastes like something and that something is classic, straight-forward cheddar cheese. It’s creamy and tangy and salty. And it’s the perfect thickness for a sandwich—you don’t need to use more than one slice for it to make an impact.
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- Emporium Selection Asiago Cheese
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I know I’ve said it twice already, but skip the Aldi parmesan—it just doesn’t have the salty, umami quality you want out of a parmesan. Instead, grate this asiago over pasta. It’s floral but meaty, complex, funky, salty, and pungent. It’s intense on its own, but it adds just the right amount of flavor when finely grated over some spaghetti or risotto or roasted broccoli.
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- Happy Farms Cheese Curds White Cheddar
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If you’re from Wisconsin or Minnesota and you’re used to fresh, squeaky curds, stick to the local stuff. These curds do not squeak. But they are very creamy and perfect for snacking. Serve a bowlful of these as an appetizer with some thinly sliced toast (maybe something nutty or dotted with golden raisins). Or grab a handful on the way out the door as an alternative cheese snack to string cheese.
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- Emporium Selection Gourmet Snacking Cheese Gouda
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These planks of gouda are about the length of one long-ish middle finger and the width of two. They’re longer than those rectangular cheese snackers Tillamook makes. They have a string cheese vibe—but they’re flat. Do you get it? I really can’t spend any more time explaining their dimensions. Let’s get to the flavor. The reason I like these Aldi gouda snackers so much is because of how creamy, sharp, and nutty the cheese is. I feel like when it comes to snacking cheese, you either get string cheese mozzarella or rectangular cheddar. But now you have a third option and this gouda is, indeed, good-a.
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- Emporium Selection Manchego D.O.P Cheese
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Here’s a perfect Aldi cheese board cheese that no one will object to. It’s somewhere between crumbly and creamy (a bit creamier than other manchego cheeses I’ve had), salty, and mild. Everyone will like this cheese. If you want to get fancy, drizzle it with some top quality honey and scatter some Marcona almonds around.
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- Happy Farms Cubes Colby Jack Cheese
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Cheese is the only food regularly sold in cubes. Personally, I love to eat dice-shaped foods and I think more foods should come in that form. But for now, I guess I’ll be satisfied with my six-sided cheese. This Aldi cheese, in particular, is very good. It’s fairly mild but it does have a touch of tang that keeps you coming back for cube after cube. It’s a great lunchbox snack for kiddos or happy hour snack with wine for grown-ups (hi, wine moms!).
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- Emporium Selection Vintage Irish Cheddar Cheese
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I tried all of the (clearly) Kerrygold dupes that Aldi sells, and this one is the best by far. I can’t say it’s a one-to-one Kerrygold dupe, but it’s pretty darn good. It has that classic, aged cheddar depth of flavor. It’s toasty and a little smoky, salty, and creamy. It’d be great on a board, but it’s also some of the best Aldi cheese for a grilled cheese—try adding a few green apple slices for a top-tier sandwich experience.
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- Emporium Selection Crumbled Blue Cheese
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I cannot believe the quality of this Aldi blue cheese. Seriously, this is right up there with cheese shop blue cheese. These blue cheese crumbles are SUPER creamy, which balances out the saltiness and funkiness. These will be the star of any salad, but may I recommend a mix of endive, pear slices, and walnuts?
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- Emporium Selection Jalapeño Havarti Cheese
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Who would have thought that havarti and jalapeño would pair so well together? First, you get the saltiness of the cheese, then the sweet, grassy pepper flavor comes through, and finally the heat creeps up on the finish, leaving your tongue tingling. If you like pepper jack, this is the best Aldi cheese for you to try.
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- Emporium Selection Le Gruyère
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I love gruyère. I love that mix of funky sweetness, nuttiness, and salt. I love the creamy, semi-firm texture. But it is not cheap—usually. Aldi’s gruyère comes in at a fraction of the typical price (it costs $5.75 at the Aldi closest to me). And it’s really good. The texture isn’t quite as good as the really premium stuff, but the flavor is on point. It is totally the best Aldi’s cheese for fondue or another good addition to that Aldi cheese board we’re building.
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- Emporium Selection Borgonzola
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I’d never heard of borgonzola before trying this Aldi cheese. It is a rare double-portmanteau, with its name being a combination of both gorgonzola and brie, and gorgonzola and Borgo, the name of the trio of Canadian cheesemaking brothers who first created the cheese. It’s a triple cream blue cheese with an edible soft rind (like brie). The interior is ultra creamy and salty and savory. It doesn’t have a ton of blue cheese tang, but there’s just enough meaty blue cheese flavor to let you know this ain’t no brie. And it’s extremely spreadable. It’s a totally unique cheese and I thank Aldi for the introduction.
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- Emporium Selection Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
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Fresh mozzarella is typically expensive or bad. Well, Aldi mozzarella cheese is both cheap and good. It’s soft and tender and creamy with a fresh, milky flavor. I was really impressed by how moist it was considering it’s not sold in water. It’s great for a caprese salad and it’s also a great Aldi cheese to use for homemade pizza. I tore it up, threw it on some pizza dough, and baked a pizza that looked like it was straight from Napoli.
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- Emporium Selection DIll Havarti Cheese
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I came into this taste test thinking I didn’t even like havarti, but it turns out if you flavor it, I’m all in on the Danish cheese. The dill flavor in this Aldi cheese is so incredible—it tastes like pickle cheese. The cheese itself is creamy and salty, and then the fresh dill flavor comes to play. This is a unique Aldi cheese that is worth seeking out.
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- Emporium Selection Not Your Average Cheddar Cheddar & Parmesan
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Clearly, this is Aldi’s take on Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar (one of the best Trader Joe’s cheeses). And that’s just fine. Trader Joe’s doesn’t own the idea of combining cheddar and parmesan. While the Aldi’s cheese version isn’t quite as good as TJ’s, it’s a close approximation and quite good. The savory, tangy cheddar flavors are balanced out by those funky-sweet parmesan notes. It’s another great Aldi cheese board addition—though it would also be great on a sandwich. It’s the Aldi cheese I’ll be coming back for.
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Best Weird
Best Sliced Cheddar
Best for Pasta
Best Cheese Curds
Best Snacking Cheese
Best Cheese Board Cheese
Best Cheese Cubes
Best Irish Cheddar
Best Blue Crumbles
Best Spicy
Best for Fondue
Best Blue Cheese
Best Mozzarella
Best Herby
Best of the Best
Other Aldi cheeses we tried: Happy Farms Cubes Mild Cheddar, Emporium Selection Gourmet Spreadable Cheese Sharp Cheddar, Emporium Selection Fresh Sliced Mozzarella Cheese in Marinade, Emporium Selection New York White Cheddar, Emporium Selection Feta Chunk in Brine, Emporium Selection Fresh Sliced Mozzarella Cheese in Pesto, Emporium Selection Creamy Havarti Cheese, Emporium Selection Bread Cheese, Emporium Selection Bacon Bread Cheese, Emporium Selection Not Your Average Cheddar Double Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Honey, Emporium Selection Gouda Cheese, Emporium Selection Edam Cheese, Emporium Selection Fresh Mozzarella Cheese in Marinade, Emporium Selection Parmesan Cheese, Emporium Selection Not Your Average Cheddar Cheddar + Gruyere, Emporium Selection Not Your Average Cheddar Australian Grassfed Cheddar Cheese, Happy Farms Cheese Curds Garlic Cheddar, Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Cranberry Cinnamon, Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Blueberry Vanilla, Emporium Selection Goat Cheese Garlic & Herb, Emporium Selection Feta Chunk, Emporium Selection Crumbled Feta Reduced Fat, Emporium Selection Crumbled Feta Original, Emporium Select Feta Tomato and Basil, Happy Farms by Aldi Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Non Smoked Provolone Deli-Sliced Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Pepper Jack Deli-Sliced, Emporium Selection Deli Sliced Hickory Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack Deli-Sliced Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Mild Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Swiss Deli-Sliced Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Deli-Sliced Cheese, Emporium Selection Deli Sliced Chipotle Cheddar Cheese, Emporium Selection Gourmet Snacking Cheese Habanero Jack, Emporium Selection Swiss & Gruyere Shredded Cheese, Emporium Selection Shredded Gouda Cheese, Emporium Selection Mild Irish Cheddar Cheese, Emporium Selection Mature Irish Cheddar Cheese, Emporium Selection Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Emporium Selection Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, Happy Farms by Aldi Muenster Deli-Sliced Cheese, Emporium Selection Camembert, Emporium Selection Spicy Smoked Gouda Cheese, Emporium Selection Cranberry White Cheddar Cheese