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Appenzeller White Label: A Creamier Swiss Cheese for Your Next Mountain Supper

Some cheeses need a special occasion. Appenzeller White Label mostly needs a warm potato and a fork. For a chilly evening in Pagosa Springs, its mix of buttery richness and herbal bite makes a persuasive alternative to the usual cheddar. And despite its aromatic rind, this young, cream-enriched Swiss cheese is more approachable than you might expect.

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