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
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When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.
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Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The chain also implemented upgrades to the rest of its sandwich lineup, including the Dave's Single, Dave's Double, Dave's Triple, Baconator, Son of Baconator, Big Bacon Classic, Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, Spicy Asiago Ranch Chicken Club and the Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Wendy's said in the news release that customers will also see upgrades, such as the new potato bun, across its entire premium sandwich lineup, including the Baconator, Dave's Single, Big Bacon Classic and Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, among other sandwiches.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead, this is Italian simplicity at its best — ham, Asiago and good bread.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
As for the cheeses to feature in this recipe, Grana Padano, aged Asiago or Pecorino Romano are suitable alternatives to the punchy Parmesan.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Panera Bread has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its Asiago Bagel Stacks.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The second roasting time crisps up the edges in toasty oil while melting the Asiago cheese on top.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
Harris Teeter, based in North Carolina, initiated a voluntary recall of its Cinnamon Texas Toast and Asiago Texas Toast on September 11 after discovering that cheese and butter - which contain milk - were not listed as ingredients.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The chain also implemented upgrades to the rest of its sandwich lineup, including the Dave's Single, Dave's Double, Dave's Triple, Baconator, Son of Baconator, Big Bacon Classic, Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, Spicy Asiago Ranch Chicken Club and the Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Wendy's said in the news release that customers will also see upgrades, such as the new potato bun, across its entire premium sandwich lineup, including the Baconator, Dave's Single, Big Bacon Classic and Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, among other sandwiches.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead, this is Italian simplicity at its best — ham, Asiago and good bread.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
As for the cheeses to feature in this recipe, Grana Padano, aged Asiago or Pecorino Romano are suitable alternatives to the punchy Parmesan.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Panera Bread has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its Asiago Bagel Stacks.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The second roasting time crisps up the edges in toasty oil while melting the Asiago cheese on top.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
Harris Teeter, based in North Carolina, initiated a voluntary recall of its Cinnamon Texas Toast and Asiago Texas Toast on September 11 after discovering that cheese and butter - which contain milk - were not listed as ingredients.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Asiago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asiago. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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