Charcuterie boards have been the most popular appetizer for years, offering party guests a selection of charcuterie, delicious cheeses and sides in a sort of “choose your own adventure” serving style. Whether you’re a charcuterie board veteran or finally ready to try your hand at the popular trend, Trader Joe’s is your best stop for getting the supplies you need. The grocer even has an entire section dedicated to fine cheeses that are just begging to be presented on a wooden platter.

Perhaps one of the few downsides to this particular cheese section at Trader Joe’s is that the selection is overwhelming. Often times, your next favorite cheese will go unnoticed among all the flashy, popular options. When looking for the star of your next charcuterie board at Trader Joe’s, don’t make the mistake of overlooking Trader Joe’s Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese. This underrated cheese is a secret gem hidden behind the brie bits and honey goat cheese. Before you turn up your nose at mixing onions into your block of cheese, hear us out. The blend of sweet and savory flavors puts TJ’s popular Unexpected Cheddar to shame. And know that this radical statement is coming from a certified onion hater—that’s just how good this cheese is.

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Even people who hate onions love this cheese

When it’s your turn to host your friend group’s monthly dinner party, or if you want to impress your in-laws with a beautiful buffet, reach for Trader Joe’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions. According to the product description on Trader Joe’s website, this cheese is made from cow’s milk obtained from English farms. It’s described as a “gorgeous, full-flavored farmhouse cheddar… (blended with) caramelized onion jam.” At $9.99 per pound, that might seem a bit pricey, but we promise it’ll be a lot of discussion at your next get-together.

One of my favorite elements of this smooth white cheddar is how subtle yet distinct the onion flavor comes through the creamy cheese. Balance is key in a well-designed charcuterie board, which is why the cheddar with caramelized onions works so well. The sweet and tart flavors of the onion jam pair beautifully with sweet foods like fruit, nuts, and jelly. The sharper flavors of the white cheddar are the perfect complement to vegetables, crackers, or any other charcuterie product you plan to floret. From personal experience, this author can guarantee that all of your guests will be asking you about this cheese. Those who are anti-onion will be shocked that they enjoyed it so much given its ingredients, while those who add extra onion everywhere will be surprised that they didn’t think of it sooner.

This cheese offers an explosion of flavor you didn’t know you were missing

While this cheese is certainly less talked about than some of the other cheeses that line the shelves at Trader Joe’s, we’re far from the only ones who’ve heard about the Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese. A TikToker who’s gained a lot of attention for trying every single cheese Trader Joe’s has to offer tasted this underrated gem for the first time on camera. After one bite, he declared it might be his new favorite cheese and gave it a 10/10.

One commenter claimed that the cheese has a life outside of charcuterie boards, too, sharing that they used the Caramelized Onion Cheese along with some bacon jam and a few extra caramelized onions to make a delicious stuffed burger. Another user was shocked that the cheese doesn’t have more loyal fans, claiming that it’s their favorite cheese for grilled cheese. Not only is the Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese soft and crumbly as a block, but it also has a low melting point and retains its flavor beautifully when heated (via Trader Joe’s). This cheese from Trader Joe’s is versatile both on and off the charcuterie board, you might want to add it to your shopping list.

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