Cacio de Roma is the quintessential "everyday" cheese of the Italian capital, but there is nothing ordinary about it. This is a semi-soft sheep’s milk cheese (pecorino) that refuses to be sharp or biting. Instead, it is incredibly creamy, mild, and "springy," tasting exactly like a fresh pasture in the Roman countryside. If you find aged Pecorino Romano a bit too intense for a casual snack, Cacio de Roma is your new best friend. It’s the authentic Roman deli cheese that locals use for everything from paninis to table snacking. It has a beautiful, pale-yellow paste and a thin, edible rind that houses a flavor profile reminiscent of sweet butter and wild herbs. It’s a kid-friendly gourmet cheese that adults will equally adore. Bringing a wheel of this to a family picnic is a pro-move—it’s the "comfort food" of the cheese world, designed to be enjoyed with a warm loaf of bread and a lot of lively conversation. The Recipes Recipe #1: The Roman "Melt-Down" Panini Elevate your family’s lunch game by layering thick slices of Cacio de Roma onto ciabatta with mortadella and a swipe of olive tapenade. Press in a panini maker until the cheese becomes a glorious, gooey river. The creamy sheep's milk cheese melts far better than aged varieties, making this the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich for a Saturday afternoon with friends. Recipe #2: Creamy Cacio & Spring Pea Pasta Melt diced Cacio de Roma into a pan with a little heavy cream and fresh spring peas. Toss with short pasta like fusilli or penne until the cheese coats everything in a silky, mild sauce. This easy vegetarian pasta is a hit with children and offers a sophisticated, buttery flavor that guests will love. The Appetizers Appetizer #1: Cacio de Roma & Prosciutto Bundles Cut the cheese into batons and wrap them with a slice of silky prosciutto. Flash-fry them in a pan for 30 seconds until the cheese just starts to soften. It’s a warm, savory appetizer that perfectly balances the salt of the meat with the mildness of the Roman cheese. Appetizer #2: Olive & Cacio Skewers Thread a cube of Cacio de Roma, a sun-dried tomato, and a giant Castelvetrano olive on a pick. This bright Mediterranean snack is perfect for a casual backyard gathering where you want big flavor with zero prep time. Ingredients: Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk, Rennet, Salt. Animal Rennet. Size: 4 lb. Origin: Italy
