10 Aldi Finds That Will Take Your Fall Charcuterie Boards to the Next Level

It's time to get cheesy.

True Aldi fans know it's always a good idea to go poking around in the store's well-stocked cheese section. The grocer often offers limited time cheeses on a month-to-month (or even week-to-week) basis, so you're pretty much guaranteed a deliciously savory bite anytime you go looking in the refrigerated aisle.

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This fall, Aldi is getting cheesier than ever with a big slate of seasonal cheeses, all of which became available on Friday, September 15th. The collection of cozy wedges, rounds and spreads includes sharp cheddar studded with berries, goat cheese with a cocoa powder-rubbed rind and even deliciously smoky gouda. The chain of stores will also start stocking a whole bunch of tasty cheeseboard accoutrement, including briny olives, sweet fruit spreads and crisp crackers.

We rounded up the 10 most exciting finds you should scope out this season, so get out your grocery list and get ready to shop.

1. Emporium Selection UK-Imported Cheeses

Even if you're not planning to curate a glamorous cheese plate any time soon, scooping up one of these 5.3-ounce packages of imported cheese is a solid idea. Use the Blue Stilton, a classic crumbly blue cheese, to add a punch of flavor to a salad dressing or a super-savory buffalo chicken dip. Or try out the Double Gloucester as an easy post-work or school snack with your favorite crackers. Try either option for $3.49.

2. Emporium Selection Artisan Flavored Cheddars

Pun fans will appreciate that these cheeses come with pretty cheesy names—keep an eye out for the Some Like It Hatch, Honey I'd Rather Bee at the Sea, You're Cajun Me Crazy and #ButFirst Coffee cheddar cheeses. Each option is available in 4-ounce wedges and costs $3.49, so you could pick up all four for a fun and affordably cheesy taste test.

3. Emporium Selection Smoked or Spicy Cheeses

If you prefer cheesiness with a kick or a touch of smoky flavor, you'll want to come running to these fun options. Include a slice of the Scorpion Pepper Gouda on your next turkey burger, add the Applewood Smoked Gouda to a yummy ham sandwich, use the Applewood Smoked Cheddar in a creamy mac and cheese or sprinkle some Applewood Smoked Gruyère atop a bowl of French onion soup. Each 8-ounce block will cost you $3.89.

4. Emporium Selection Cranberry White Cheddar Cheese

If ever there was a pretty, fall-flavored cheese to include on your cheese plate, this one is it. Aldi just put a seasonal spin on rich, nutty white cheddar by studding the cheese with juicy, ruby-red berries that add a little festive energy to every bite. Grab an 8-ounce block for $2.99 on your next trip.

5. Emporium Selection English Cheddar

Folks in the market for some English cheddar are sure to find a few goodies at Aldi this fall. Snag a vintage white cheddar, a mild and crumbly red cheddar or a cave-aged farmhouse cheddar for your next cheesy night in. Each of those 5.3-ounce blocks would be deliciously fun in cheddar-forward recipes like our Make-Ahead Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche and Cauliflower Cheddar bay Biscuits. Scoop one up for $3.99.

6. Emporium Selection Gourmet Cheese Spreads

Step aside, Boursin—Aldi is here to save the day. You could go for a classic flavor when you pick up the garlic-herb variety, but the spread is also available in sharp cheddar, horseradish-cheddar and peppercorn-Parmesan. You could use any of these spreads in an easy lunch, like our 3-Ingredient Cucumber Wrap, or rely on that creaminess for a nice pasta dish at the end of the day. Snag a tub for $3.49.

7. Specially Selected Award-Winning Cheeses

These cheeses are especially pretty, with interesting add-ins and fun rinds. The Fontina de Provence is a sharp fontina with a rind hand-rubbed with a blend of herbes de Provence. The goat's milk Cocoa Cardona has a rind rubbed with a nutty-sweet layer of cocoa powder, and the classic Mobay cheese features layers of sheep and goat cheese pressed together with grape vine ash. Snag any of them for $4.49.

8. Specially Selected Olives

Every cheeseboard needs a little something pickled to add some sharpness to the plate. On the olive front, Aldi is offering a fun selection this fall, including jalapeño jack cheese-stuffed, white cheddar-stuffed and feta-stuffed options. Each of those 12-ounce jars will cost you just $2.98. While you're on that aisle, you can also scope out the tapenade selection. Aldi is stocking a black olive tapenade with basil and cheese, roasted red pepper-artichoke tapenade and a simple green olive version for the folks who love the classics. Grab a jar for $2.49.

9. Specially Selected Cheese Pairing Spreads

There are also plenty of options for adding something sweet to your next board. Grab a spread set for $5.99 if you want to try four yummy fruit spreads—fig-honey, pear-cinnamon, cherry-rosemary and apricot-cumin—each of which comes with a suggested cheese pairing. Aldi will also stock some basic fruit spreads for $1.99, and even offer red pepper spread and onion chutney for folks wanting a savory option. (You can snag a jar of those for $1.39.)

10. Specially Selected Crackers

You've got to have something on which you can smear those spreads. For $3.49 or less, Aldi is offering a crisp and crunchy selection of crackers, crisp breads and breadsticks for some carb content. Folks who love a crostini appetizer will love grabbing a bag of grilled crostini crackers on their next Aldi trip, while fans of flavored crisps may enjoy the garlic scalloped crackers. There really is something for everyone this season.

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