cheddar

noun, often capitalized ched·dar \ ˈche-dər \

|Updated on: 8 Jul 2018

Definition of 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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Recent Examples of cheddar from the Web

Kurt Ditzler, a manager at The Butcher Shop, said that their specialty burgers — apple bacon and gorgonzola and beef and cheddar — are their best sellers at the meat counter.

— dylan jackson, miamiherald, "Small butcher shops are in 'a renaissance.' How did they survive the supermarket offensive?," 2 July 2018
And extra tickets go to the person who came up with the Kids Biggie Grilled Cheese ($6.49), which finds mozzarella and cheddar conspiring amid a triple serving of Texas Toast.

— anna caplan, star-telegram, "Kids already bored this summer? Break the monotony at these tasty gaming destinations," 28 June 2018
For a really wild choice try the Waffle of Chaos, a Belgian waffle loaded with bacon, avocado, radishes, cheddar jack cheese, a sunny-side up egg and Sriracha maple syrup ($14).

— samantha nelson, RedEye Chicago, "14 new brunches to brighten your Chicago summer," 31 May 2018
The thick patty of excellent beef would no doubt shine all by itself, but kicks into high gear with a dash of tomato concentrate, smoked onion jam, pickles and cheddar.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "High marks for Topside in food, drink and view," 22 May 2018
Cheddar cheese, bacon, french fried onions, and melted cheddar cheese.

— cleveland.com, "SWAT is a food-truck serving a mix of unique burgers," 8 May 2018
Of the 200,000 tonnes of cheese made each year in Ireland, 90% is cheddar.

— The Economist, "Fearing Brexit, Irish cheesemakers mull a switch to mozzarella," 28 Apr. 2018
Cheesed Off | Amid fears over the obstacles Brexit might bring, Irish dairy farmers are considering switching from cheddar to cheeses with wider export potential, such as mozzarella, the Economist reports.

— Bloomberg.com, "Brexit Bulletin: A Final Position?," 27 Apr. 2018
Old Major Market has been known to smother homemade biscuits in cheddar chorizo gravy.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "These are the best Indianapolis food and drink events in May," 23 Apr. 2018

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