Top 5 Grocery Store Cheeses That Make You Look Like You Tried

Supermarket cheeses that turn a sad cracker plate into something guests actually photograph before eating.

1. 1

   Unexpected Cheddar — Trader Joe's

   Crunchy, nutty and slightly sweet like aged Parmesan, it disappears off the board first and people always ask where you got it.

2. 2

   Garlic & Fine Herbs — Boursin

   It costs about as much as a fancy coffee and makes plain crackers taste catered, which is about as efficient as hosting gets.

3. 3

   Dubliner — Kerrygold

   Sharp, sweet and a little crumbly, it's the cheese that turns 'I just grabbed something' into 'wait, what is this?'

4. 4

   Brie — Président

   Bake it for fifteen minutes with a spoonful of jam on top and you'll get the kind of credit usually reserved for people who own a fondue set.

5. 5

   Seriously Sharp Cheddar — Cabot

   The reliable workhorse of the dairy aisle, with enough bite to stand up to apples, pickles and whatever judgment your guests bring.