Cheddar

• Cheddar makes everything better! Cheddar’s flavor profile runs the gamut from mild and nutty to sharp and buttery, its flavors increasing in complexity with age. Go with a traditional cloth-wrapped cheddar made from cow’s milk if you prefer mild, earthy cheese flavors, or choose an extra-sharp cheddar if you’d like a powerful contrast against your honey ham.

Brie

• This rich and creamy cheese is perfect for spreading on everything from tea crackers to baguettes. Brie cheeses possess a very distinct and earthy mushroom flavor that increases in intensity with age. Choose a younger brie if you would prefer a more subtle pairing for your honey ham. Give goat brie a try if you prefer the grassy flavors of quality goat cheeses.

Swiss

• You just can’t miss with Swiss. Known for its signature “eyes,” or holes that dot the cheese, Swiss cheese possesses a mild, sweet and slightly nutty flavor which makes it agreeable for pairing with sweet and smoky honey ham. Swiss cheese is used generically to encompass a variety of Swiss cheeses, from the woodsy Emmental, or true Swiss, to the buttery and creamy baby Swiss.

Gorgonzola

• Blue cheeses are known for their sharp, pungent flavors, many of which are too overpowering to be enjoyed paired with honey ham. Gorgonzola is a less intense blue cheese, possessing a creamy, buttery texture with rich and earthy flavors that play nicely with sweet and savory honey ham. A semisoft blue is also worth a try as it has both sweet and salty attributes with slight peppery notes.