National Cheese Day
What is National Cheese Day?
National Cheese Day is basically the universe giving everyone permission to say: “Yes, I will eat cheese today… and yes, I will not apologize for it.”
It’s celebrated on June 4th, and it’s all about honoring one of the most beloved foods on the planet: cheese in every possible form.
National Cheese Day is a celebration of everything cheesy (literally and figuratively). It’s not fancy or complicated—it’s just a joyful excuse to appreciate cheese for being melted on pizza, stretchy in grilled cheese, sprinkled on pasta, cubed on a charcuterie board, or just eaten straight from the fridge at 2 am.
Tips on how to celebrate National Cheese Day
1. Build the ultimate cheese board
- 3–5 cheeses (mix soft, hard, and funky)
- Crackers or bread
- Fruit (grapes, apples, figs)
- Something sweet like honey or jam
It turns into a snack and a masterpiece - Pair with some bubbly cocktails
2. Host a grilled cheese showdown
Try different versions:
- Classic cheddar melt
- Mozzarella + tomato
- Fancy version with brie + apple
- Then vote for the “best melt.”
3. Make a cheese-heavy meal
Go all in:
- Mac and cheese upgrade (mix multiple cheeses) Click here for a fried chicken and a mac and cheese recipe
- Cheese-topped pasta bake
- Pizza night with extra cheese layers
4. Try a “new cheese challenge”
Pick one cheese you’ve never had before and try it:
- Something aged and sharp
- Something soft and creamy
- Or something bold like blue cheese if you’re feeling adventurous
5. Cheese tasting night with friends or family
Set up a mini “cheese flight”
- Mild → medium → strong
- Everyone picks a favorite and explains their “cheese opinion like a food critic.”
6. Sweet + savory cheese combos
Surprisingly good combos:
- Brie + honey
- Cheddar + apple slices
- Goat cheese + strawberries
7. Cheesy movie night
Pick a cheesy movie you and your friends can make fun of and build a snack tray of cheese-forward foods. No rules, just snacks. Ok, maybe one rule, no throwing the snacks at the TV if the movie is too cheesy!
Click here for a list of 10 movies that are so bad, they’re good!
