British cheese

Britain’s burgeoning artisan cheese scene gets larger every day, so here are five of the more unusual cheeses to look out for.

Plus more UK foods that are popular overseas

If you haven't yet started your January diet, take a nibble at our gallery of famous British cheeses.

Call it what you will, traditional British cheese on toast is a national institution, an iconic snack enjoyed by all, regardless of class or background! What can be simpler and tastier, hunks of homemade or crusty farmhouse style bread topped with mature Cheddar cheese, a smidge of mustard and Worcestershire sauce for those who desire an extra kick! This is NOT really a recipe; it is a basic method for making a super tasty and nutritious fast food dish. There is even a Cheese on Toast Day…

Wensleydale is a firm and slightly flaky cheese. When young, Wensleydale has a mild, milky flavour with a touch of lemon, and when more mature, it develops more complex flavours with a honey sweetness. This cheese is perfect alongside fruit based dishes, served with fruit paste or eaten on fresh bread. A traditional variation of Wensleydale incorporates dried cranberries into the cheese.

If you haven't yet started your January diet, take a nibble at our gallery of famous British cheeses.

A big hit in the early 1800s (apparently, and I’m not being facetious here, the Welsh of the 18th and 19th centuries were known for their love of roasted cheese), Welshrarebit came back in favor from the 1920s to 1940s. Why something like roasted cheese would ever go out of style, I don’t know, people …

Britain isn't the first country that comes to mind when you think of good cheeses (that usually goes to France) but check some of these cheeses out!

Cheese and toast is a match made in heaven. Learn about how Worcestershire sauce gives this cheesy British comfort food the ultimate umami kick.

Welsh Rarebit (aka Welsh Rabbit) is a classic British dish of smooth, velvety, and savory cheese sauce that’s broiled on toasted bread. It’s hearty comfort food that whips up in 10 minutes!

This classic British pub food is so tasty! A typical Ploughmans' lunch has cheese, bread, pickles, or relish.

What is Shropshire Blue? Shropshire Blue is a British blue cheese produced in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and is best described as a cross between Cheshire and Stilton

There is a huge array, from hard to squishy, stinky to mild and sharp to creamy — so there’s sure to be something to suit your palate. Despite the choice, cheddar remains the UK's favourite.

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Explore the rich heritage of English cheeses, including classics like Stilton and Cheddar, and their roles in British cuisine. #EnglishCheese #Stilton #Cheddar

A super simple recipe for Potted Cheese which makes a great addition to Christmas hampers

Recent posts highlighting the pleasures of the ploughman’s lunch and the hotly-debated mayonnaise led to our intense craving for a British-style cheese and onion (and mayo) sandwich. To the uninitiated, this combination might sound odd or, at the very least, like a breath killer. Well, we can’t promise you won’t want to brush your teeth afterward, but we do urge you to give this humble yet satisfying sarnie a try.

Eating everything on toast, for a start.

Homemade ploughman's pickle with English cheddar. ©Ryan Schierling I cannot claim to have invented this sandwich, nor would I. It is a...