From Fox News · Teresa Mull · · 1m 10s
Best Cheese for Burger
Expert reveals perfect cheese for burger melt.
In brief
Expert reveals perfect cheese for burger melt. Cheese expert says American cheese melts consistently for burgers, while young natural cheeses like cheddar and provolone work better for texture. Originally reported by Fox News.
Cheeseburger Preferences
71% of U.S. adults prefer cheeseburgers over hamburgers according to a 2015 YouGov/HuffPost survey of 1,000 people.
Top Cheese Choices
American cheese leads with 40% of votes, followed by cheddar at 31%, Swiss at 10%, provolone at 5%, and blue and Jack cheese each at 4%.
Perfect Melt Science
Cheese must melt well, stay put, and have a soft texture without flowing off the burger.
American Cheese Advantage
American cheese melts consistently because it's processed with emulsifying salts to bind protein and fat.
Young Natural Cheeses
Young natural cheeses like colby, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Swiss, and provolone melt well without flowing off the burger.
Aged Cheese Alternatives
Smoked blue cheese or Brie can be added by shredding or crumbling for a burger, or even inside the patty for Juicy Lucy burgers.
Perfect Application Timing
Add cheese at the very end when the burger is finished cooking and has rested slightly.
What to remember
Cheese expert says American cheese melts consistently for burgers, while young natural cheeses like cheddar and provolone work better for texture.
