Asiago
noun
Asi·a·go
ˌä-zhē-ˈä-(ˌ)gō 
ˌä-sē,
-shē-
variants
or less commonly asiago
: a cheese of Italian origin that is pungent, hard, yellow, and suitable for grating when aged and mild, semisoft, and whitish when fresh
Examples of Asiago in a Sentence
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Offer up more than just basil leaves to top off these layers of love, and include thin slices of zucchini and shredded Asiago.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Panera Bread: The bakery chain has a special BOGO deal on Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches on Feb. 13-14 with code BAEGEL.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
On February 13 and 14, Panera is offering a BOGO deal on Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches with code BAEGEL.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Known for its cheesy, rich flavor and soft texture, Panera's Asiago bagel has long been a fan favorite.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article 10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
And Rustic Baked Potato Soup is made with potatoes, bacon, Monterey jack cheese and chives, toped with Asiago cheese.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Panera Bread: The bakery chain has a special BOGO deal on Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches on Feb. 13-14 with code BAEGEL.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
On February 13 and 14, Panera is offering a BOGO deal on Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches with code BAEGEL.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Known for its cheesy, rich flavor and soft texture, Panera's Asiago bagel has long been a fan favorite.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article 10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
And Rustic Baked Potato Soup is made with potatoes, bacon, Monterey jack cheese and chives, toped with Asiago cheese.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Asiago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asiago. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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