# Best Cheese for Burger

> Expert reveals perfect cheese for burger melt.
- Title: Best Cheese for Burger · Fox News | Shortify
- Summary: Expert reveals perfect cheese for burger melt. Cheese expert says American cheese melts consistently for burgers, while young natural cheeses like cheddar…
- Keywords: american cheese, cheddar, provolone, cheeseburger, melting, center for dairy research, news, politics, Best, Cheese, Burger, Fox News
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/food-drink/best-cheese-burger-according-expert-why-some-popular-picks-fall-flat
- Author: Teresa Mull
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: american cheese, cheddar, provolone, cheeseburger, melting, center for dairy research, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Cheese expert says American cheese melts consistently for burgers, while young natural cheeses like cheddar and provolone work better for texture.