I Like Mine With Cheese! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ham

Believed to have been eaten since ancient times, a grilled cheese sandwich is a simple favorite because nearly any type of cheese and bread can be used. Typically, the outsides of the bread are buttered and the cheese is placed on the inside before being heated on a grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese melted.

Many different items, such as ham, can be used to complement the flavor and add nutritional value. In the UK, a grilled cheese sandwich, usually made with cheddar cheese and no butter, is called a toastie or a cheese toastie.

Answer: Mexico

Historians believe that people in Mexico were eating tacos before the Europeans arrived. There are many different types of tacos; for example, "tacos de lengua" are made with beef tongue, and "tacos de camarones" are made with shrimp. Many different types of food can be added for enhanced flavor, including salsa, corn, lettuce, beans, and cheese.

Answer: Parmesan

Parmesan cheese, which is also called Parmigiano-Reggiano in Italy, is a hard cheese that can be sliced or grated, as is commonly seen on pasta dishes like spaghetti. The production of the cheese is very strictly regulated in the European Union, and what is commonly sold in the United States as parmesan cheese, while similar, does not always look the same in color and texture.

Answer: Jalapeņo Peppers

There is a story that nachos were first made in Piedras Negras, Mexico, which is across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas, in 1943. A group of hungry women came to a restaurant after it had closed for the day; with waiting customers and low on resources, the head waiter, Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, cut tortillas into triangles, which he fried, added melted cheese on top, and garnished the dish with jalapeņo peppers, much in the same way they are made today.

Answer: Any of these and more!

Putting cheese on hamburgers in the United States is believed to date back to the 1920's in California, although there are several people and businesses who claim they invented the cheeseburger! Many fast food restaurants use more than one patty on their sandwiches, and more than one slice or type of cheese as well. Don't forget the fries!

Answer: Butter

Believe it or not, some historians believe that Thomas Jefferson introduced macaroni and cheese to America after traveling in Europe. At first he tried to purchase a machine to make the macaroni, and after finding its product unacceptable, he imported it! Records in 1802 show that he served the dish at a state meal, and it wasn't well liked by all.

Answer: True

As long as humans have been making some kind of bread, it seems they have also tried using herbs or cheese to give it extra flavor. Although pizza in the modern sense is believed to have originated in Naples, Italy, ancient records going back to Greece and Persia show that similar ingredients were used.

Answer: No

In order to make scrambled eggs, the only required ingredient is - well - eggs! It is true, however, that ingredients such as onions, ham, salsa, salt, or cheese, can greatly enhance the flavor. There are many different ways of making scrambled eggs (French, English, American, Indian, Chilean), and each has its own unique way of cooking and ingredients.

Answer: Oaxaca

Oaxaca is a white cheese that is similar in taste to Monterey Jack, but with a consistency similar to string cheese. Its name comes from the Oaxaca state in Mexico, where it was first produced. In addition to being used in quesadillas, it is also a popular filling for empanadas.

Answer: Cream Cheese

Cheesecake has been enjoyed for centuries; the first recipe found dates back to the fifth century BC in ancient Greece. Baked or unbaked, the typical cheesecake has some type of crust made of cookies or graham crackers, that is filled with cream or ricotta cheese, eggs, and sugar. For an extra treat, add raspberry sauce or chocolate syrup. Yummy!