Provolone

When you think of old photos of Italian-American delicatessens, hanging next to the salamis are the pear- and cone-shaped cheeses known as provolone. This is one of the most popular cheeses in southern Italy, where it is produced either dolce (sweet) or piccante (sharp). Sometimes provolone cheese is smoked. Provolone is made of cow’s milk and is often salted and aged. It averages 135 calories an ounce.