Watonga Cheese Factory
Supporting businesses that align with our values and contribute positively to the community is a wonderful way to make a difference. The Watonga Cheese Factory is a business we love for their commitment to quality, their love for local communities and simply because the owners are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met in my life! Just like them, their cheese is absolutely AMAZING! My personal favorite are the habanero cheese curds. Best part of it all is, you can order online for fresh, home delivery! Please read below for an epic story of how this business was made possible!

-Founded in 1940, in Watonga, Oklahoma, Watonga Cheese Factory made a name for itself by producing high-quality cheddar cheese by hand.
Casey and Brandi Cowan purchased the factory in 2002 and rebuilt the company, which was having difficulties after investors took over in the late ’90s and abandoned the original Watonga Cheese recipe and processes.

After buying the factory, Casey spent several months learning Watonga Cheese’s signature recipe and processes under the direction of its original cheese maker. Brandi and Casey operated the factory from their home in Balko, Oklahoma and from a home in Watonga, Oklahoma. In 2007, Tropical Storm Erin brought 80-mile-an-hour winds and 9 to 11 inches of rain to Watonga, Oklahoma. The storm tore off the factory’s roof and twisted the building’s foundation and cinderblock walls. The insurance company condemned the building, along with its inventory of 7,000 pounds of cheese.


The Cowans were trying to decide whether to rebuild Watonga Cheese Factory near its original site or relocate. Perryton Community Development Corporation lured the couple with business incentives. Both for reopening in Perryton, Texas and for employing people from the area.
The Cowans broke ground on the new factory in November 2009. The Watonga Cheese Factory opened on September 11, 2010 next to the Chamber of Commerce building on Main street in Perryton, Texas. With the move, the Cowans were able to purchase the milk for the cheese from Cowan Dairy in Balko, Oklahoma. Cowan Dairy belongs to Casey’s parents. They own over 130 dairy cows! Casey and Brandi brought the original equipment from the Watonga factory in Oklahoma. In Perryton, they continue to follow the company’s traditional recipe, including hand processing the cheese.

In addition to producing all-natural cheese at their new location, the factory has a public retail store! Cheeses to choose from are, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, bacon cheddar, cheddar pepper and onion cheddar cheeses. Cheese curds are also available in many flavors. At their retail shop, you will also find a variety of pickles, sausages, salsas, seasonings, etc.

Watonga Cheese is an absolute must try! Once you’ve had it once, I promise you will be back for more! The cheese curds are to die for! They also have the best cheese ball recipe and they make the yummiest gift baskets! I personally purchase several gift baskets for my oilfield clients every year, and can assure you, every product is always fresh and the baskets are always top notch! Below is a link to order directly!



Check Out Watonga Cheese Factory Here: https://bit.ly/OrderTheBestCheeseHere
You can also find Watonga Cheese at a location near you: https://watongacheesefactory.com/our-locations/
As always, best wishes and much love,
-Simply Cindy
