What type of cheese works with a raclette grill? Any cheese that melts easily. So feel free to experiment with any of the cheeses below that appeal to your palette.

Category 1: Mild
These cheeses have a soft, creamy consistency, delicate flavor, and little or no aroma. They complement the flavor of most foods and melt very easily.

Brie and Camembert—Light flavor, soft and creamy

Creamy Havarti—Slightly tangy, semi-soft, creamy

Fontina—Creamy, with a very subtle sharpness; good with Italian dishes

Mozzarella—Fresh or buffalo mozzarella is soft, very mild, and goes with everything. Firm mozzarella is also mild and easy to melt, and it's ideal for pizza

Muenster and Monterey Jack—Semisoft to firm with very mild flavor, easy to melt, and readily available

Category 2: Mellow

These cheeses are firm to soft and have a mellow flavor that goes well with most meats and vegetables.

Traditional Raclette—Semisoft and very aromatic, with a smooth, nutty flavor. Available in specialty shops or imported cheese section of grocery stores.

Emmethaler—Smooth and nutty

Gouda—Mellow and smooth

Gruyere—Mellow and nutty

Category 3: Strong
These cheeses range from very soft to crumbly in texture. All have a very strong flavor, so it’s best to pair these selections with foods that can stand up to them.

Gorgonzola—Soft, crumbly consistency; sharp, rich flavor; very aromatic; complements red meat.

Feta—Soft, crumbly consistency; mild to sharp flavor; serve with marinated meats and vegetables.