Asiago

noun

Asi·​a·​go ˌä-zhē-ˈä-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Asiago (audio)
ˌä-sē,
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variants or less commonly asiago
: a cheese of Italian origin that is pungent, hard, yellow, and suitable for grating when aged and mild, semisoft, and whitish when fresh

Examples of Asiago in a Sentence

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Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 Related article 10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said. Sam Tupper, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 And Rustic Baked Potato Soup is made with potatoes, bacon, Monterey jack cheese and chives, toped with Asiago cheese. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 Spanning two floors, on the ground level, the Asiago pink marble flooring extends like a carpet, adding a touch of color to the environment. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 Cheddar, fontina, and Swiss are all good stand-ins for the Gruyere, and a grated Italian cheese blend or grated Asiago can replace the Parmesan. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024 In a small bowl, combine the basil, Parmesan, Asiago, garlic, thyme, oregano, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sour cream, the 1-1/2 cups Asiago cheese, the mayonnaise, cream cheese, mushrooms, and the 1 cup green onions. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Asiago, town in Italy

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asiago was in 1918

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“Asiago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asiago. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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