Beecher's Marco Polo is a handcrafted artisan cheese made by Beecher's Handmade Cheese, with kitchens in Seattle's Pike Place Market and New York City's Flatiron District. Named after the great thirteenth-century adventurer credited with bringing pepper and other discoveries to Europe, this cheese blends lightly milled and cracked green and black peppercorns into a creamy base. The resulting flavor is rich in savory umami and butter notes with a pleasant peppery finish. Sold by the pound at Costco in a random-weight deli format.

Nutrition per serving (1 oz / 28g): 120 calories, 9g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 20mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 0g total carbohydrates, 0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 7g protein. Calcium 20%. Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, salt, pepper, culture, enzymes.