31 Cheddar Cheese Recipes We Love
Sharp, savory cheddar cheese is nearly endless in its applications. You can grate and sprinkle it over a baked potato with sour cream or mix it into a quiche, gratin, mashed potatoes, or a loaf of cheddar jalapeño bread. You could even make a cheddar-heavy fondue, but that’s only the start. Our best cheddar cheese recipes show off its staying power. Including salty-sweet scones, spicy mac-and-cheese, and a host of other melty tangy recipes that showcase the many characteristics of cheddar cheese, here are a few great ideas to use the whole block.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich2/31Apple Pie With Cheesy Cheddar Crust
Sharp cheddar cheese lends a salty undertone to buttery pie crust that compliments sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling in a way vanilla ice cream never could.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton3/31Cheesy Potato Soup With Bacon
This rib-sticking soup has extra staying power thanks to a whole half-pound of sharp cheddar cheese stirred into it. To make it fully loaded, set out bowls of toppings like chives, roasted broccoli, and sour cream.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert6/31Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
This crisp-on-the-outside, soft-and-cheesy-on-the-inside potato casserole can easily be made gluten-free by swapping in gluten-free flour. Make it extra-crispy by mixing in all of the shredded cheddar cheese instead of reserving some for the topping.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh9/31Twice-Baked Potatoes With Cheddar and Garlic
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell10/31Chakalaka and Cheddar Braaibroodjies
This South African grilled cheese is a staple of any braai or barbecue. These are melty thanks to lots of white cheddar and made extra special with a spoonful of spiced vegetable relish called chakalaka.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne11/31Apple-Cheddar Dutch Baby
Tart apples are a good friend to cheddar cheese (particularly smoked or extra sharp cheddar). This extra-thick, extra-hearty Dutch baby would be just as welcome on the brunch table as on the dinner table.
Photo by David Loftus12/31Bombay Rolls
Inspired by the Bombay sandwich, a street food treat piled high with hot green chutney, cheddar, and onion, these puff pastry rolls are way easier to construct and eat.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell13/31Tomato-and-Cheese Cobbler
This savory summertime cobbler topped with the cheesiest cheddar and herb biscuits makes great use of in-season tomatoes. Serve it as a side dish to grilled fish or chicken, or center it on your table as a vegetarian main.
Photo by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Victoria Granof, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka14/31Classic Cheese Ball
