Whole Foods' 12 Best Cheeses Are Going on Sale for 35% Off This December

Is it really the holidays if a cheesy dish isn’t on the table? Whether it’s a pan of ooey-gooey macaroni and cheese or some creamy scalloped potatoes, cheese will always have a special place at my holiday dinner—or any dinner for that matter. This year, however, you’ll want to whip out your best serving boards, because Whole Foods just announced their eighth annual 12 Days of Cheese event.

Every year, Whole Foods Market’s Specialty Cheese team (hello, dream job!) selects a collection of a dozen delicious cheeses from across the globe, and this year is no exception. From the herbaceous and floral Cypress Grove goat cheese to the award-winning, cave-aged Gruyère from Uplands, each one is the perfect addition to any party spread—plus they’re all on sale from December 13 to 24 (35% off if you’re a Prime member and 28% if you’re not). 

The selection is diverse to say the least, and we’re so excited to use the Emmi Kaltbach Cave Aged Gruyère to make Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. And Vermont Creamery Bijou is just the cheese to stuff into bacon-wrapped dates. Better yet, it’s probably worth it to stock up on an array of cheeses to build our beautiful Winter Charcuterie Board for your next movie night or holiday party.

Stores will also offer a sampler bag of three of the featured cheeses along with Savannah Bee Whipped Honey and crackers for $34.99. We agree with Whole Foods Market’s veteran cheese expert Cathy Strange that it would make a perfect host gift!

From a luscious triple-cream to a savory Gouda, there’s a cheese for everyone. Which cheeses will you put on your shopping list?

• Jasper Hill Farm Cabot Clothbound Cheddar 
• Sweetgrass Dairy Thomasville Tomme
• Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
• Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam Organic Triple Cream
• Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve
• Vermont Creamery Bijou
• Neal’s Yard Dairy Appleby’s Cheshire
• Mons Pyrénées Brébis
• Papillon Roquefort Revelation
• Quattro Portoni Quadrello di Bufala
• Klare Melk Truffle Gouda
• Emmi Kaltbach Cave Aged Gruyère

If you want more advice on what to serve with the cheeses, Whole Foods Market has loads of suggestions on their website, including crackers, charcuterie, wine and beer to pair with each. Or check out our tips for keeping the charcuterie board healthy for the holidays. Merry Cheesemas!