asiago

British  

/ ˌæzɪˈɑːɡəʊ /

noun

1. either of two varieties (ripened or fresh) of a cow's-milk cheese produced in NE Italy

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Etymology

Origin of asiago

Italian

Example Sentences

Fontina goes all satin and swoon; Havarti brings a gentle, buttery slide; provolone adds a faintly smoky depth; Muenster gives you stretch and softness; asiago offers a nutty edge that makes the whole thing feel a touch more grown-up.

From Salon

"As the hams age, their flavor intensifies and their character builds, resulting in richly-flavored prosciutto that is outstanding on panini with arugula and asiago, a natural with melon for brunch or hors d'oeuvres and super on a pizza — try it with pesto or a cream-based sauce and inch-long cuts of asparagus," the California-based retailer adds.

From Salon

Alternatives, like Asiago, fontina, gruyere, burrata and blue: I adore asiago or fontina on pizza.

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Asiago goes great with mascarpone, while pairing grated Swiss cheese with those caramelized onions leads to a "French onion twice-baked potato" kind of vibe.

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I like to swear by full-fat, low-moisture, shredded mozzarella, or even an "Italian blend," which sometimes includes provolone, asiago, pecorino and mozzarella.

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