10 Great Alternatives to Romano, the World's Most Gratable Cheese – Chef's Pencil

10 Great Alternatives to Romano, the World's Most Gratable Cheese – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes10 Great Alternatives to Romano, the World's Most Gratable Cheese – Chef's Pencil

Romano cheese originates from Rome and is sometimes called Pecorino Romano. There is another type of Romano that is actually made in the United States and is much more widely available and that is the type of Romano we will be discussing here.

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Both types of Romano are delicious cheeses and there are similar alternatives.

Romano cheese can be a combination of sheep's milk (rare in the US) as well as cow goat and even ewe. This cheese is very similar to those fancy cheeses from Italy that are often the star of any cheeseboard (Parmesan Reggiano Asiago Pecorino etc.) but because Romano is American made and doesn't go through the same strict inspection standards it won't break the bank!

Romano cheese is wonderfully crumbly and salty when served cold. It is also the perfect cheese for grating and melting because as the cheese melts it becomes wonderfully creamy and creamy!