Portuguese cheese

Roquefort, Manchego, Stilton—these are household names for American cheese lovers. And if I get my way, Zimbro, Serpa, and other Portuguese cheeses will soon be as well.

Want to learn about cheese options in Portugal? Check out this guide to the twelve best Portuguese cheeses.

Seen in season two, we enjoyed fresh goat cheese in Sagres Restaurant. Since goat milk isn't readily available, regular fresh cheese is a perfect substitution! Also known as queijo fresco, Portuguese fresh cheese is a light, creamy, and healthy option when you’re craving a small snack. When I was younger, my mom taught me exactly how to make queijo fresco perfectly. You want to make sure you keep an eye on your milk throughout the entire process, this will allow for the perfect cheese. The…

Whether you're a self-confessed cheese connoisseur or you just go ga-ga for the gooey stuff melted all over your food, these Portuguese cheeses are perfect for quelling those cheese-seeking cravings.

France and Italy may get all the attention, but there's a lot to love about Portuguese cheese as well. Here are 10 of our favorites to get you started.

This Azores style fresh cheese recipe is delicious. It's a soft cheese with a touch of salt. Often served as an appetizer or for breakfast in the Azores.

Portuguese Homemade White Cheese Ingredients: 12 cups/3 quarts of Whole Milk 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon of Rennet of 2 tablets Round forms Fill a 3 quart pot or larger with 12 cups of whole milk. Set flame on low. You do not want this to boil. You only want the milk to get to a lukewarm temperature. The way I was taught to test is old school. Stick your clean fingers in to see if it's getting warm. Add 1 teaspoon of rennet or your tablets to your milk before it gets warm and mix slowly once…

Pão de queijo, also known as Brazilian cheese bread, is a savory pastry from Brazil. It is soft and delicious and best served straight from the oven.

Fresh, creamy, or chewy, Portugal’s cheese constellation has something for everyone, with many small towns famous for their own cheese.

Queso fresco is a delicious, milky, fresh cheese that is a breeze to make. It doesn't melt, so it's a great cheese for grilling in cubes or slices, and is awesome crumbled over soups or salads.