Kasemeister Creamery - Garlic & Dill Cheddar Cheese, South Dakota

Garlic’s savory depth and dill’s bright herbal character give Kasemeister Creamery - Garlic & Dill Cheddar Cheese a distinctive place on the cheese board. This flavored cheddar combines pasteurized cow’s milk with garlic and dill seasoning, bringing an aromatic accent to sandwiches, crackers, and creamy dips. Made by a farmstead creamery near Frankfort, South Dakota, it offers a ready-seasoned addition to everyday meals and casual entertaining.

Product Details:

• Style: Cheddar with garlic and dill seasoning.
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Featured Flavoring: Garlic and dill 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.
• Preservatives: Made without preservatives.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Sensory Description:

A pale ivory body flecked with herbs introduces the cheese’s aromatic seasoning. Savory garlic supplies the fuller flavor, while dill brings a fresher, herbaceous counterpoint. The cheddar provides a rich dairy foundation, keeping the combination substantial without obscuring the distinction between the two seasonings. Its character is bold and herbal, suited to accompaniments that leave those flavors room to show.

Producer’s Background:

Käsemeister Creamery opened in 2018 at Spink Hutterite Colony near Frankfort, South Dakota, giving the community another way to use milk from its own dairy herd. Colony members built and staffed the processing operation, expanding on a household cheesemaking tradition with European roots. Jeremy Wipf, identified as creamery manager in 2024 reporting, described a business producing cheddar, Gouda, Swiss-style cheeses, curds and an extensive selection of flavored varieties.

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Serve slices with rye crackers, cucumber and radishes, or layer onto a turkey or roasted-vegetable sandwich. Grate into a warm cheese dip or fold into mashed potatoes for a garlic-and-herb accent. Sauvignon Blanc offers a lively herbal pairing, while a crisp pilsner provides a straightforward beer option. Keep refrigerated, rewrap securely after opening, and follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.