Imagine yourself, a French immigrant in 1800s Wisconsin, longing for the cheese of your homeland without the convenience of modern express shipping. So you head to the kitchen and begin making it the way you always used to, trying to imitate French Munster cheese. While that may sound like ancient history, think of it as the beginning of American Muenster, and by extension, the birth of Trader Joe’s Sliced Muenster Cheese.

Our Sliced Muenster Cheese is far from the original French Munster where it doesn’t undergo rind-washing or aging, resulting in a mellow flavor with a pleasant tang. The distinctive red-orange rind you see gets its color from annatto which happens to be the same natural vegetable dye used to give Cheddars their vibrant orange hues. Trader Joe’s Sliced Muenster Cheese marries this appearance, texture, and flavor into what is considered one of the great original American cheeses. With a semi-soft texture from the package, the versatility of our Sliced Muenster is unmatched. Use it with cold cuts or take advantage of its flawless melting ability and top a variety of hot dishes.