Cheese and dairy are staples of the American diet, and there’s no sign of their appearance on menus dwindling anytime soon. Dairy permeates all menu parts in both sweet and savory dishes alike, with its versatility making it a common ingredient especially on burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. In fact, cheese is an important component in all dish types (minus dessert) for more than 6 out of 10 cheese-eating consumers, according to Datassential’s latest Cheese & Dairy Keynote Report. Even with its ubiquitous place within American cuisine, innovation with cheese and dairy can still be achieved by combining new varieties with formats consumers are familiar with. Global cheese varieties like cotija and Indian paneer can pique consumer interest, and the use of ghee in place of butter can be a simple way to diversify dairy use in dishes.
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