Happy National Moldy Cheese Day

Oh no, moldy cheese! Don’t worry, we’re not talking about the mold you are thinking of. Surprisingly, there are two kinds of moldy cheese: the good kind and the bad kind.

The Bad Kind

The bad kind of mold is the one we all know too well when you leave something in the fridge unattended for too long. Usually a green blob or a fuzzy, white patch, this kind of mold is sure to spoil your cheese and spoil your appetite as well!

If you see mold on your cheese that is not there on purpose, it is probably best to just throw it out. Do not bother asking Google if it is safe to eat moldy cheese. The answer is no. Please, spare your poor tummy. So what exactly is good mold?

The Good Kind

Some of the most popular cheeses are actually classified as “moldy” cheeses. These cheeses are made to produce mold, which is what gives it that distinct and bold flavor. Just like aged-wine, these unique soft cheeses are better when they have time to, well, rot…or shall we say “age to perfection”.

If you are still not convinced that moldy cheese is actually a legitimate thing, we put together this list of the most popular moldy cheeses that you have definitely eaten in your lifetime.

The Moldy Cheeses

1. Brie
2. Camembert
3. Blue
4. Gorgonzola

As you can tell, brie is our personal favorite moldy cheese. The mold on brie is actually the entire exterior layer, called the rind. The moldy cheese rind on brie is nicknamed “cats fur”. Go to our recipes to see all the great ways you can eat brie.

Somehow camembert made it onto this list. The imitation brie, we like to say. Not quite as good, but moldy nonetheless.

Blue cheese is probably the most popular moldy cheese in America as blue cheese dressing is a common dipping sauce to wings, on chicken sandwiches, and drizzled over fries and salads.

Gorgonzola is a type of blue cheese but with a bit more of a moldy kick. This type of moldy cheese pairs fantastically with a homemade Naan bread pizza topped with prosciutto, plums, walnuts, and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.

These four are the most popular moldy cheeses that are either aged or injected with mold. If you do not recognize any of these cheeses, then I am not sure how you came across this blog, but please stay awhile and learn more about brie.