Say cheese! No, seriously - what kinda you eatin'?

According to a post in the Post, Americans are anti-American … cheese, that is. Only one state in the union, Delaware, voted American cheese as its favorite, according to a new study by online casino rating site casino.ca, which surveyed 3,000 people nationwide.

American cheese has an interesting dual identity. On one hand, it’s a key part of comfort foods like cheeseburgers and grilled cheese. On the other hand, it’s often looked down upon as processed and not at all artisanal. Cheddar reigns as the big cheese in 24 states across the US — the most in the survey.Melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella was the favorite of 17 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. 

 

Brie was kicked to the curd (ouch), voted the most overrated cheese, with 23 states in agreement that the French variety – and its funky white rind - doesn’t live up to its hype. Kansas, North Dakota and Oklahoma like it hot, choosing pepper jack as their fave, and residents of Hawaii, Louisiana and Oregon are having a goud-a time - munching on smoked gouda.