This is a list of cheeses typical of the United States. Many additional European-type cheeses are also made in the United States, such as Brie, Cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella and provolone. Also, many local dairies throughout the country produce artisan cheeses and other more localized flavors. (Note that the term "American cheese" is also used to refer to the technology of processed cheese). Almost half of the cheese produced in the United States comes from Wisconsin and California.
- American cheese
- Bergenost
- Brick cheese
- Colby cheese
- Colby-Jack cheese
- Cougar Gold cheese
- Cream cheese
- Cup Cheese
- Farmer cheese
- Government cheese
- Liederkranz cheese
- Maytag Blue cheese
- Monterey Jack
- Pepper jack cheese
- Pinconning cheese
- Pizza cheese
- Provel cheese
- String cheese
- Spray Cheese
- Teleme cheese
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