Edam and Gouda are both originally Dutch cheeses which melt well making them good for sauces, soups and toppings.
Is Edam a good melting cheese?
Edam cheese also has the right pH, according to the FDA. Fontina and muenster are other good bets for melting, according to Sargento, while feta and chevre, though tasty, aren't so great in a warm sandwich, because they won't melt in the way you want.
How do you melt Edam?
Method
- Pre-heat grill. Toast one side of the bread slices until golden. ...
- Top each with slices of Edam and chorizo and finish with a little more tapenade.
- Place under the grill until melted and bubbling hot.
- Top with peppery watercress leaves, drizzle with a little olive oil and serve straight away.
