What is the type of cheese in "chips and cheese" UK fast-food? (with photos)
I went to England a few years ago for a couple months. I took pictures of a fast-food dish, "chips and cheese" that is uncommon where I live. More than that, the taste of the cheese intrigued me. The pictures were took in Stafford in case regional culture matters for the answer.
I've tried to replicate the taste once in a while, but I don't know what cheese is being used. Internet research points towards cheddar as the most likely match, however every time I gave it a try the taste did not seem to be it. Therefore I've tried to sprinkle various other types of cheese to no avail.
Based on the cultural details above and the provided picture, what would be the type of cheese?
If it is cheddar, is there a "specific type" of cheddar I would have to look for that would taste similarly when used in cooked dishes?
Best Answer
The cheese you saw was, if it was real cheese at all, probably cheddar or just plain white cheese. Whatever they put on was not high-quality stuff - takeaways are not known for lavishing money on ingredients.
Whether you will be able to get anything similar depends on where you are. American and British cheddars have different flavors, so if I was in the US I'd try Monterey Jack, or maybe Provelone.
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What cheese is used on takeaway cheesy chips?
Cheesy Chips IngredientsCheddar Cheese \u2013 I like a good strong supermarket block of cheddar. This is going in a sauce to be served on chips, so save the expensive artisan cheddar for your cheeseboard! If you prefer use a mild cheddar your chips so make it how you like!What is chips and cheese?
Fresh tortilla chips topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheddar cheese.How many calories are in takeaway cheesy chips?
Cheesy chips A small 130g portion of chips contains about 310 kcal. Add on about 100g of melted Cheddar cheese (one of the highest fat cheeses) and you'll get another 35g of fat and 400 kcal, dramatically increasing the energy content of your meal to 710 kcal!Crispy French Fries \u0026 Cheese Sauce
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Answer 2
Its more than likely what they call 'Pizza Cheese' which is a mix of mozzarella and mild chedder.
Answer 3
The majority of fast food take-away restaurants buy their grated cheese in bulk from suppliers. The majority of the cheese is a 70%/30% mix of mozzarella and cheddar. I know because I've worked in the industry for a long time.
Answer 4
I first started eating chips and cheese 32 years ago. I frequented a pub for lunch and always ordered scampi and fries with a side salad. The cheese was more often a mild cheddar, although sometimes a Red Leicester was used. To me, it did not matter what cheese was used as I wanted cheese.
These days it is mostly mozzarella in takeaways, however, to me it's not my preferred choice as it's too mild and bland. I much prefer to taste the actual cheese.
Answer 5
It's halloumi cheese. Personally as a Brit never heard of it until it was mentioned on a meeting today. It's supposedly a salty type of cheese with a lot of protein and is typically used in Cyprus. Can be bought from any Eastern European store of from Wegmans/Wholefoods.
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