01
Edam
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Similar Dutch cheese, less creamy
10.0
gouda substitutes
12 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Gouda — a Dutch semi-hard cow's milk cheese with a smooth, buttery, mildly sweet flavor that deepens with age. Used on cheese boards, in grilled sandwiches, melted into sauces, and shaved into salads.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Muenster
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Smooth and mild; similar melt on sandwiches and burgers, slightly less nutty than gouda
10.0
03
Gruyere
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Swiss-style nuttiness; stronger flavor, melts beautifully for fondue and gratins
10.0
04
Port De Salut
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Washed-rind French cheese; smooth and creamy interior, mild funky aroma, similar soft texture
10.0
05
Tilsit
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Semi-hard with tiny holes; slightly tangy, works in sandwiches and melts well
10.0
06
Cheddar
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sharper flavor, melts well; use mild for closer match
10.0