Cozy Up with Melted Cheese

There’s something magical about melted cheese on a cool evening — that creamy, comforting richness that makes every bite feel like home. Whether you’re dipping, pouring, or layering, melted cheese turns simple meals into memorable ones.

And when the cheese is handmade on small Amish farms in Ohio and Pennsylvania, the flavor is deeper, purer, and more satisfying than anything you’ll find in a supermarket. At Simply Cheese, our Amish Traditional Cheeses are crafted in small batches with milk from grass-fed cows, and they melt beautifully.

So grab a block or two from our Amish collection and get ready to cozy up with melted cheese this season!

1. Classic Cheese Fondue

Best Amish cheeses: Swiss • Asiago • Monterey Jack

If you’ve never made fondue at home, it’s easier than you think — and far more rewarding. Amish Swiss adds that familiar nutty smoothness, while Asiago brings a sharp edge for depth of flavor.

How to make it:
Grate equal parts Swiss and Asiago, toss with a little flour, and melt slowly with white grape juice or light white wine. Add a dash of garlic and nutmeg, and stir until creamy.

Serve with: Cubes of crusty bread, apple slices, roasted potatoes, or steamed broccoli.

Try it with: Amish Swissor Amish Asiago

2. Raclette-Inspired Melt

Best Amish cheeses: Smoked Gouda • Gouda

Traditional raclette is all about scraping melted cheese over roasted vegetables and sausage — and our Amish smoked cheeses are perfect for it.

How to make it:
Melt Smoked Gouda or Gouda in a small skillet until bubbling, then pour over roasted potatoes, onions, and smoked sausage. The wood-smoked flavor (or classic Gouda creaminess) gives you that alpine comfort—no raclette machine required!

Try it with: Smoked Gouda or Gouda

3. Oven-Baked Cheese Dip

Best Amish cheeses: Pepper Jack • Habanero Cheddar

Warm, spicy cheese dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser — perfect for game night or family gatherings.

How to make it:
Combine shredded Pepper Jack and Habanero Cheddar with cream cheese and sour cream. Bake until bubbly and golden.

Serve with: Tortilla chips, pretzels, or sliced bell peppers for dipping.

Try it with: Pepper Jack or Habanero Cheddar

4. Grilled Cheese, Elevated

Best Amish cheeses: Colby Longhorn • Sharp Cheddar • Fly Away Aged Cheddar

Take your grilled cheese beyond the basics. Colby Longhorn melts into creamy perfection, while Sharp Cheddar adds bold, tangy flavor.

How to make it:
Layer your favorite Amish cheeses between two slices of hearty bread brushed with Amish Country Roll Butter. Grill until golden and crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside.

Bonus tip: Add apple slices or caramelized onions for a sweet-savory twist.

Try it with: Colby Longhorn or Sharp Cheddar

5. Cheesy Comfort Casseroles

Best Amish cheeses: Monterey Jack • Mozzarella

Mild, melty cheeses like Monterey Jack and Mozzarella make any casserole irresistible — from baked pasta to breakfast bakes.

How to make it:
Layer shredded cheese between potatoes or noodles, mix with a creamy sauce, and bake until the top is bubbling and golden.

Try it with: Monterey Jack or Mozzarella

6. Smoky Mac and Cheese

Best Amish cheeses: Smoked Cheddar • Smoked Pepper Jack

Mac and cheese is comfort food at its finest, and adding Amish smoked cheeses brings a whole new level of flavor.

How to make it:
Melt Smoked Cheddar and Smoked Pepper Jack into your cream sauce, stir into cooked macaroni, and bake until it forms a slightly crispy top. The smokiness adds depth that pairs perfectly with hearty meals.

Try it with: Smoked Cheddar or Smoked Pepper Jack

A Warm Amish Tradition

Each of these melted cheese dishes celebrates the same thing: real craftsmanship. Amish cheesemakers work by hand, using milk from cows raised on rolling pastures, and age their cheeses naturally to bring out full, rich flavor.

So when you melt Amish cheese, you’re not just making comfort food — you’re carrying on a tradition of simplicity, care, and incredible taste.

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