Kasemeister Creamery - Bacon & Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese, South Dakota

Savory bacon flavor and jalapeño spice give Kasemeister Creamery - Bacon & Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese its snack-board appeal. Made with pasteurized cow’s milk and bacon jalapeño seasoning, this flavored cheddar brings a bold accent to crackers, sandwiches, and warm dishes. Its South Dakota farmstead origins connect a familiar flavor combination with a creamery built around the community’s own dairy.

Product Details:

• Style: Cheddar with bacon jalapeño seasoning.
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Featured Flavoring: Bacon jalapeño seasoning.
• Cheesemaking Ingredients: Cheese cultures, vegetarian rennet, salt, enzymes, and calcium chloride to aid coagulation.
• Format: Block cheese.
• Dietary Information: Gluten-free.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Sensory Description:

A pale cheese body dotted with seasoning introduces a savory, pepper-accented profile. Bacon flavor adds a hearty dimension to the cheddar, while jalapeño contributes the spicy counterpoint. The combination places seasoning at the center of the experience, making this a flavorful choice for simple accompaniments that leave room for both the cheese and its pepper character.

Producer’s Background:

Käsemeister Creamery opened in 2018 at Spink Hutterite Colony near Frankfort, South Dakota, creating a new outlet for the community’s dairy production. Colony members built and staffed the processing operation, extending a household cheesemaking tradition into a commercial farmstead business. Jeremy Wipf, identified as creamery manager in 2024 reporting, described a growing range that includes cheddar, Gouda, Swiss-style cheeses, fresh curds and flavored varieties.

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Serve slices with plain crackers or pretzels, adding fresh apple and pickles for contrasting sweetness and acidity. Try it in a breakfast sandwich, grilled cheese or quesadilla, or grate it over a baked potato. An amber lager offers a malty accompaniment, while an off-dry Riesling provides a fruit-forward contrast to the spice. Keep refrigerated, rewrap securely after opening, and follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.