often capitalized
: a hard white, yellow, or orange smooth-textured cheese with a flavor that ranges from mild to strong as the cheese matures
called also cheddar cheese
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From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Start with our recipe for plain bagels, then add classic flavors like everything seasoning, cheddar-jalapeno, and raisin.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars sub has chicken tenders, bacon, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and barbecue sauce.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
File photo of cheddar cheese on display at a store in Skokie, Illinois.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Start with our recipe for plain bagels, then add classic flavors like everything seasoning, cheddar-jalapeno, and raisin.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars sub has chicken tenders, bacon, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and barbecue sauce.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
File photo of cheddar cheese on display at a store in Skokie, Illinois.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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