Grocery store Parmesan

[sotaboy]

No, I'm not talking about the green can
But I am talking about Parmesan  at 9.99/lb vs Reggiano at 17.99/lb
In my case, I make pizzas that are usually a fairly thin crust, with a somewhat spicy sauce, and toppings that usually include sausage and pepperoni.  I know that the cheaper Parmesan is domestic, and not aged as long, but to me tastes pretty good. Given my pizza and toppings, should I spend the higher bucks for cheese?

[Tscarborough]

Only you could say.

[TXCraig1]

Do you have a Costco handy?

[BrickStoneOven]

Do you have a Costco handy?

Exactly. Costco has some really good cheese's. The Kirkland brand or whatever it is has Grana Padano, Parmesan, and the Garafalo brand bufala mozzarella they are all awesome. And is priced very well.

[sotaboy]

No Costco available.  The Publix brand deli parmesan is the 9.99/lb option I was talking about, but I have no clue who makes it for them

[TXCraig1]

If you like it, who cares what the rest of us think? I only buy the good stuff because I can get it at Costco for about $12.99.lb if I remember correctly - else, I'd buy the grocery store brand too.

[David Deas]

Every now and again I make a pizza that has crushed tomatoes, creme and parmesan reggiano slices.  Fired for about 90 seconds.  For that pizza only the real parmesan will do.  Obviously, also for fettuccine Alfredo only parmesan reggiano will do.  

But to be honest, outside of that the American parmesan does great for most anything else.  Sometimes I use the American stuff for Chicago style, New York and American style pizzas as a garnish after the bake.  Goes on salad, etc.  Since its what I grew up with, I have a taste for it I guess.