Yet there's one staple of the South you may not know about: hoop cheese. Often described as cheddar-like, hoop cheese boasts a simple, uncomplicated, mild flavor ... likely seen wheels or wedges ...

Opinions on cheese can run strong, with some satisfied with processed and plastic-wrapped slices and others opting for wheels aged in ... trumpeted as the best cheddar on the planet at a ...

My wheel from Aldi also felt slightly harder. The blocks of white cheddar cost the same but tasted different. Cheddar is the ultimate snacking cheese, and I ones with a good strong flavor.