Kasemeister Creamery - Smoked Paprika Cheddar Cheese, South Dakota

Smoked paprika brings a savory accent to the creamy richness of Kasemeister Creamery - Smoked Paprika Cheddar Cheese. Handcrafted in small batches near Frankfort, South Dakota, this flavored cheddar combines pasteurized cow’s milk with smoked paprika seasoning. Its smoky character gives a simple cheese board extra depth and offers an inviting starting point for sandwiches, warm dips and potato dishes.

Product Details:

• Style: Cheddar with smoked paprika seasoning.
• Milk: Pasteurized cow’s milk from the creamery’s own dairy herd.
• Featured Flavoring: Smoked paprika seasoning.
• Cheesemaking Ingredients: Cheese cultures, vegetarian rennet, salt, enzymes, and calcium chloride to aid coagulation.
• Production: Handcrafted in small batches on the producer’s farm.
• Format: Block cheese.
• Dietary Information: Gluten-free.
• Allergen: Contains milk.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Sensory Description:

A pale cheese body scattered with reddish seasoning reflects the paprika’s presence. The producer describes a rich, creamy foundation accented by robust smoky notes, bringing together dairy richness and savory spice. Paprika supplies the defining aromatic character, giving the cheddar a fuller-flavored profile that works well with uncomplicated accompaniments.

Producer’s Background:

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

Serving & Storage Suggestions:

Serve with crusty bread, plain crackers, olives and pickled vegetables, allowing their acidity and crunch to contrast with the cheese’s richness. Try it in a toasted sandwich, grated over roasted potatoes or incorporated into a warm cheese dip. An amber lager offers a malty accompaniment, while a fruit-forward Garnacha makes a useful wine pairing. Keep refrigerated, rewrap securely after opening, and follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.