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Parmesan

Parmesan
Parmesan

BelGioioso Parmesan is made with fresh milk gathered daily from our local farmers. Each wheel is aged in special caves for over 10 months. BelGioioso’s Master Cheesemakers carefully inspect and hand-turn each wheel to ensure a consistent aging process. This expert care develops Parmesan’s sweet, nutty flavor and tantalizing aroma. Its versatile texture lends itself to most any dish.

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How to Enjoy This Cheese

Chunk for snacks or cheeseboards. Shred, shave or grate for salads, pastas, pizzas, meatballs and vegetables.

Add the rind to homemade soups or sauces for extra flavor.

About This Cheese

  • Texture: Hard, granular
  • Flavor: Nutty, full
  • Appearance: Golden yellow with a 1/4″ to 1/2″ rind 
  • Milk Source: Cow’s milk; rBST free
  • Aging: 10 months

Pairings

Grapes, walnuts, strawberries, apples, dried figs, red wine, beer.

Product Videos

BelGioioso Table Cheeses Commercial
BelGioioso Parmesan Commercial

Ingredients

Cultured milk, enzymes, salt.

Awards

2021 - World Cheese Awards (2nd Place)

2020 - World Championship Cheese Contest (2nd Place)

2019, 2017, 1993, 1991 - U.S. Championship Cheese Contest (1st Place) Best of Class

2015 - U.S. Championship Cheese Contest (2nd Place)

2014 - American Cheese Society (3rd Place)

2014, 2008, 2000 - World Championship Cheese Contest (3rd Place)

2013 - U.S. Championship Cheese Contest (3rd Place)

2012, 2009, 2008, 2003 - American Cheese Society (2nd Place)

2012, 2010, 1986 - World Championship Cheese Contest (1st Place) Best of Class

2011, 1999 - Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest (1st Place) Blue Ribbon

2009 - World Cheese Awards (1st Place) Gold Award

2024, 2006 - American Cheese Society (1st Place) Best of Class

1991 - U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
(1st Place) Best of Contest

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Parmesan Recipes

Arancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)
Artigiano® Classico Spinach Puffs
Asiago Cheese Puffs
Baked Burrata Pasta with Tomatoes, Eggplant and Basil
Baked Parmesan Crisps
Baked Ricotta con Latte® with Basil Pesto
Baked Rigatoni
Baking Fresh Mozzarella Zucchini Sausage Rolls
BelGioioso Lasagna with Ricotta & Meatballs
Bundt Pan Lasagna
Burrata Upside Down Puff Pastry Tart
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Celery Slaw with Shaved Parmesan
Cheese Tartlets
Cheesy Meatballs
Creamy Parmesan Pasta Salad
Crescenza-Stracchino Pasta Bake
Crispy Pork Sandwich with Mild Provolone
Eggplant Lasagna
Eggplant Parmesan ("Parmigiana di Melanzane")
Fennel Salad
Fontina Provolone Skillet Pizza
Fontina Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella Lasagna
Fresh Mozzarella Meatball Bake
Fresh Mozzarella Roasted Tomatoes
Fresh Mozzarella Sausage Skillet Pasta Bake
Golden Rice Balls
Gorgonzola Steak Pizza
Grilled Eggplant Lasagna Stacks
Heirloom Tomato Galette with Burrata
Keto Chicken Parmesan
Lasagna Dip
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna With Creamed Zucchini
Mascarpone Butternut Squash Risotto
Mediterranean Salad with Shaved Parmesan
Mild Provolone Lasagna
Mild Provolone, Tomato and Fresh Basil Pizza
Muffuletta Dip
Parmesan Mac & Cheese With Prosciutto
Parmesan Pasta
Parmesan Tortellini Alfredo
Pasta with Ricotta con Latte®
Provolone and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Provolone Pizza Sliders
Ricotta con Latte® and Parmesan Cheese Spread
Ricotta con Latte® and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Savory or Sweet Ricotta Cake
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spring Pasta
Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Three Cheese Dip
Tomato Bisque Soup with Parmesan
Tuscan Bruschetta
White Pizza