Ingredient

Brick Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Brick cheese is primarily used as a flavorful cheese in various dishes. Its good …

What it is

Brick cheese is a semi-hard, washed-curd cheese originating in Wisconsin in the 1870s. It is typically made from cow's milk and has a mild, buttery flavor that becomes sharper with age. The cheese is often formed into rectangular "bricks" for aging and sale.

Why it's used

Brick cheese is primarily used as a flavorful cheese in various dishes. Its good melting properties make it a popular choice for pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, and casseroles. It can also be enjoyed on cheese boards or added to salads.

Health notes

Brick cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. The FDA considers cheese to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for consumption. Like all dairy, it contains lactose and saturated fat. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cheese and dairy products, but do not set specific ADIs for cheese as a whole food.

Allergen info

Brick cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Brick Cheese

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Rainbow Games Inc Cheese Bread Spread Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 393kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 7.1Carbs Todd Industries Incorporated Cheese Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 229kcal 9.5Protein 6.7Fat 28.6Carbs Hans Kissle Co., Inc. White Meat Chicken Enchiladas With Rice & Beans, White Meat Chicken With Rice & Beans Other Deli High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 186kcal 7.9Protein —Fat 22.9Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Four Cheese - Mozzarella Cheese - Wisconsin Brick Cheese - White Cheddar - Fontina - Tomato Sauce - Thick Pillowy Crust Detroit Style Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 285kcal 11.9Protein 15.2Fat 24.5Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Pulled Pork + Bacon + BBQ Sauce - Smoky Sweet BBQ Sauce - Pulled Pork - Diced Ham - Applewood Smoked Bacon - Green Onions - Mozzarella - White Cheddar - Wisconsin Brick Cheese - Thick Pillowy Crust Detroit Style Pizza, Pulled Pork + Bacon + BBQ Sauce Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 291kcal 11.9Protein 13.9Fat 29.8Carbs Nestle USA Inc. Pepperoni Cups Detroit Style Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 286kcal 12.0Protein 15.8Fat 22.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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