When a cheese keeps winning awards, it’s usually for one of two reasons: flavor or craft. Ours wins both.
This year, our Habanero Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese took home 1st Place – Chairman’s Award at the National Milk Producers Federation competition, just the latest in a long line of honors for a cheese that refuses to blend in. Judges from across the country recognize what our fans have known for years: this cheese is something special.
We’re honored but not surprised. Every block of cheese is crafted with care, intention, and a whole lot of heart. At Ellsworth, we’ve always believed that when you start with high quality milk and pair it with dedicated craftsmanship, you create something truly exceptional – something we’re proud of and cheese fans fall in love with.
Flavor-FULL, Unapologetically Spicy
This is a cheese that’s flavor-FULL in every sense of the word.
Bold flavor, creamy finish and unapologetically spicy.
Yes, our habanero ghost pepper cheese brings heat! The kind that spicy food and pepper lovers chase, but never at the expense of great taste. The beauty of this cheese is how balanced it is. You get the warmth and intensity of habanero and ghost pepper, but the flavor is anything but bland. Instead of overwhelming your palate, the heat highlights the creamy richness of the cheese and builds into a satisfyingly spicy finish.
At the very first taste, you get a burst of flavor that only comes from:
- Premium Midwest milk from our local family farms
- Thoughtful blending of ingredients with real peppers
- Meticulous and expert craftsmanship
You can truly taste the journey. From the farm to the vat to your table.
At Ellsworth, flavor is never an accident. It’s the culmination of the farmer that cares for the land, the cows that produce the milk and the people who craft the cheese. Every step of the process matters.
And with a cheese this bold, the quality comes through even more. From the first bite to the last lingering note of peppery warmth. This is what happens when old-school craftsmanship meets fearless creativity.
Versatile, chef-approved, and surprisingly easy to use
One of the biggest misconceptions about spicy cheese is that it’s only for the few nuts that love to burn their taste buds off, but not this one. While the heat level satisfies even the bravest spice lovers, the flavor is so clean, creamy, and well-balanced that it works beautifully in everyday cooking.
Here are just a few ways people love to use it:
- Melt it over grilled steak
- Mix it into your morning eggs
- Upgrade your salami or turkey sandwich
- Add it to homemade stone-oven pizza
- Shred it into queso, dips, or mac & cheese
- Pair it with IPAs, craft lagers, or smoked meats
It’s the kind of cheese that instantly elevates any dish.
Care to Try It?
The awards speak for themselves, but one bite will say more than this entire blog ever could.
Whether you’re a spice lover, an adventurous cook, or simply someone who appreciates a cheese with personality, our Habanero Ghost Pepper Cheese is one you’ll love and keep coming back for more.
