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Settle a serious argument between DH and I…

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PinkponyclubOG · 27/05/2025 17:12

A sharp or even mild cheddar does not belong on top of an authentic Lasagna..

DH is calling me fussy and that I’m turning into my bat shit mother who will only eat straight chips because I am protesting that the flavours don’t go.

It’s doesn’t even melt the same FFS.

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MrsEmmelinePankhurst · 27/05/2025 17:53

Authentic this, authentic that ….. it’s lasagne with an e af the end! Not lasagna with an a. Ma che cazzo.

Italians wouldn’t use cheddar.

Purplecatshopaholic · 27/05/2025 17:51

Cheese of any description is always right! However in my house we like a mature cheddar on lasagne.

pizzaHeart · 27/05/2025 17:49

Extra mature cheddar is the right answer for everything.
Mild cheddar should be forbidden as a waste of precious resources.

FatOaf · 27/05/2025 17:48

I'd be very disappointed by a lasagne that didn't have grated cheese on top, which should include cheddar as well as any mozzarella, etc. Same goes for pizza. I don't care whether it's authentic: I'm not Italian. I am also very happy to see Yorkshire puddings on any roast dinner, regardless of which meat is featured, and enjoy balti, which has no connection to the Indian subcontinent.

The taste of cheddar definitely does go with tomato & garlic.

Hankunamatata · 27/05/2025 17:48

Cheddar fan and also use bisto cheese sauce as really not a fan white sauce

mintydoggyv · 27/05/2025 17:47

In the larger world does one need to fall out over it personally l like cheddar and parimsan cheese . Stop falling out how can you stay married for 60 years let's have harmony

AnonWho23 · 27/05/2025 17:47

Who's cooking the lasagna? My rule us if I cook it you STFU and don't comment..

Hwi · 27/05/2025 17:46

It is such a shame that we never get posts about spousal disagreements about Boccaccio, but only about Focaccia and similar shite. Brings the tone down, food, sex, food, sex, money, sex, money, food and perceived privilege. But I am still hopeful.

BunnyLake · 27/05/2025 17:46

AlphaApple · 27/05/2025 17:21

there is no such thing as the wrong cheese. Cheese is always right.

I wouldn’t fancy blue cheese on it.

Bourbonversuscustardcream · 27/05/2025 17:45

You’d hate me then - I use mozzarella. Nothing about my lasagne bears much resemblance to anything authentic. I wouldn’t serve it to an Italian but my kids like it this way.

I’ll agree that Parmesan and cheddar are not interchangeable, but which tastes better in what is just personal preference.

Mareleine · 27/05/2025 17:44

It's lasagne ffs.

BunnyLake · 27/05/2025 17:44

I put whatever grated cheese I have at hand, cheddar and/or mozzarella.

And Parmesan sprinkled on top. But I don’t make lasagne anymore, I just buy M&S nowadays.

Hwi · 27/05/2025 17:43

Whoever is Italian among the two of you, wins.

Icanttakethisanymore · 27/05/2025 17:43

Delphiniumandlupins · 27/05/2025 17:39

Probably doesn't belong on an authentic lasagna. In fact, mild cheddar doesn't belong anywhere other than a child's plate. However, the correct response to anyone making lasagna is "Thank you very much".

I don’t give my children mild cheddar, because I don’t hate them and I think they deserve nice cheese

Crinkle77 · 27/05/2025 17:43

Well its not authentic but still tastes good!

Icanttakethisanymore · 27/05/2025 17:42

I say cheese makes everything better so chuck on what you got. No sane person buys mild cheddar though so eject that shit immediately .

CapitalAtRisk · 27/05/2025 17:42

As opposed to what? Parmesan?

You're going to have to tell us the construction of the rest of the lasagne, so we can judge you it sufficiently.

Delphiniumandlupins · 27/05/2025 17:39

Probably doesn't belong on an authentic lasagna. In fact, mild cheddar doesn't belong anywhere other than a child's plate. However, the correct response to anyone making lasagna is "Thank you very much".

FishChipsAndVinegarPlease · 27/05/2025 17:38

What is sharp cheese? 🫠

WaltzingWaters · 27/05/2025 17:36

Sorry, team DH here. Melted cheddar makes everything better. But I mean, why stop there, add on cheddar and Parmesan!

BiggerBrighterBetter · 27/05/2025 17:34

I'm all about the cheese, so I make mine with a cheese sauce (mature cheddar) then top it with more cheddar AND parmesan. Delish.

ginasevern · 27/05/2025 17:30

I lived in Naples for years. I always put provolone piccante on my lasagna which is what they generally use. It doesn't have the greasiness of cheddar when melted. It's not commonly found over here and I buy mine from my local Italian deli. In the north of Italy they are more likely to just use parmesan.

Stickortwigs · 27/05/2025 17:30

Cheddar is an excellent addition. In fact I rather like a cheddar and mozzarella mix.

hedgerunner · 27/05/2025 17:29

I always use a mixture of grated cheddar and mozzarella.

JudgeBread · 27/05/2025 17:26

Oh OP you'd hate me, I've been known to put slices of burger cheese on top of my lasagna. Yes the plastic orange stuff that's neon.

Who cares if it's authentic? Half my family is Italian and they couldn't give a shit how I eat my lasagna, even if it's a crime against their entire country.

If it's just something you genuinely don't like can you just have yours without cheese or has he already loaded the whole thing up?