Who can say no to a cheeseburger? Imagine a burger with a delicious patty, melted cheese oozing out, waiting to be eaten, yum!
The foundation of any delicious burger is definitely the patty, but the cheese is what makes the burger complete and most foodies love and adore cheese, especially in their burgers.
A burger without cheese is hard to imagine, but with so many cheeses available, it can be difficult to decide the best cheese for burger.
Today we are not going to talk about all the cheese, because not every cheese is suitable to use in a burger. To be a suitable cheese for a burger it needs to have the ability to melt with a soft texture. Two of the most popular cheeses for a burger is American cheese and Cheddar cheese. One is processed cheese, and other is natural cheese, both have their own distinct tastes, colours and textures.
We all don’t have the same taste buds so our opinions for the best cheeseburger can differ from person to person. So, before we decide on which one is better, let’s first understand more about these cheese.
American Cheese Slices
It’s one of the most famous cheeses used in burgers around the world, as it blends perfectly with the patty without making any mess and gives life to a burger.
American cheese has a medium-firm consistency, creamy texture, and has a low melting point, that’s the perfect combination for a burger cheese. It is usually bland in taste, but you can add various other cheeses to make it more flavorful.
It typically comes pre-sliced into exact slices, so you don’t have to worry about overeating; one cheese slice to one burger patty. It comes in various colours like yellow, white and orange. Also, it’s difficult to burn yet it melts easily and doesn’t have a strong smell.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar cheese – Another popular cheese used in burgers. It gives a cheeseburger a sweet “tang” with a bold flavour. Cheddar cheese is a hard, sharp-tasting cheese and its natural colour ranges from pale yellow to off-white, although some manufacturers colour the cheese with a brighter yellow. Even the taste of cheddar cheese ranges from mild to sharp (or aged).
If you want q cheese that melts better go with young (mild) Cheddars. Super delicious, the excellent sharp taste makes each bite of the burger full of flavour. The bold flavour will enhance the taste of the meat, especially if it is aged cheddar. The sharp cheddar has a more robust flavour and a soft texture, which makes cheddar cheese ideal for a burger.
Cheddar is a hard English cheese while American cheese is a smooth and creamy processed cheese. Cheddar has more flavour while American cheese, being artificially processed rather than aged naturally, is less expensive. Both have their own positive and negative sides but are equally suitable for a cheeseburger. So, it’s up to you which one you prefer. For me every cheese is welcome, it just has to be cheese. The more cheese, the better.