variants
often Cheddar
: 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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Dish soap is a staple in most kitchens thanks to its grease-fighting power and ability to clean up pretty much any mess from cheddar-cheese casseroles to chilis, or coconut cream pies.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
The cheddar earned praise for its flaky texture, natural rind and complex, savory sharpness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Try one of the daily specials, such as the roasted turkey breast and cheddar cheese served hot on a croissant with chipotle mayo.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Turkey has less fat than ground beef, and mozzarella is a lower-fat cheese option than cheddar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
The cheddar earned praise for its flaky texture, natural rind and complex, savory sharpness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Try one of the daily specials, such as the roasted turkey breast and cheddar cheese served hot on a croissant with chipotle mayo.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Turkey has less fat than ground beef, and mozzarella is a lower-fat cheese option than cheddar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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Etymology
named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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