This New $3.29 ALDI Find Is All My Family Ever Wants

I absolutely love flavored cheese spreads, and I’m particularly partial to the Alouette brand. However tasty, Alouette isn’t kind to my pocketbook. So, I was stoked to discover a new product at ALDI—Emporium Selection Gourmet Spreadable Cheese that is the perfect dupe for a fraction of the price.

What’s So Amazing About Emporium Selection Gourmet Spreadable Cheese

Whereas Alouette goes for around $7 per package, Emporium Selection Gourmet Spreadable Cheese is less than half that price—a 6.5-ounce container costs just $3.29 at my local store (and interestingly were stocked right next to the Alouette packages. My ALDI sells three flavors of these gourmet spreads: Peppercorn Parmesan, Sharp Cheddar, and Garlic & Herb, though I saw online that there’s also a Horseradish & Cheddar flavor, too.  

And, boy are they absolutely delicious! Each spread starts with a creamy yet dense texture, and each flavor profile shines through. The Peppercorn Parmesan is studded with bits of black pepper, the Sharp Cheddar is definitely sharp, and the Garlic & Herb is nicely garlicky. 

My husband says that his favorite is the Sharp Cheddar, but he’s a true cheddar-head, raised in Wisconsin, so cheddar is always his favorite. Truthfully, I am partial to them all. 

Though I haven’t tasted these spreads side by side with Alouette, if my taste memory serves me correctly, there’s not any noticeable difference between the two brands.

How I’ve Been Enjoying ALDI’s Spreadable Cheese

I’ve mostly been enjoying these spreads on crackers and even dipping potato chips in them (carefully so the chips don’t crumble), but I think they’d be stellar on sandwiches and wraps.

My favorite local fast takeaway restaurant makes this turkey cranberry wrap with an Alouette-like spread as the base before loading it with fresh spring greens, cranberry sauce, turkey slices, and pecans. I think any of the Emporium Selection Gourmet Spreadable Cheese flavors would work in a wrap like this or even a hearty steak sandwich, too.

The Pepperson Parmesan and Sharp Cheddar would taste especially great on burgers, and I think a container of the Sharp Cheddar could be whisked into a homemade mac and cheese to add some extra creaminess. Or the Garlic & Herb could be added to a baked spinach and artichoke dip instead of cream cheese and as a filling for little, hollowed out tomatoes.