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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Dolly Parton's Shrimp & Grits: Creamy white cheddar grits with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a bold, spicy Southern-style sauce.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Recently, Francis has mixed in a non-traditional sourdough — perhaps a cheddar loaf.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Soups include tomato bisque, broccoli cheddar and chili.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches and country sausage with cheddar are the main offerings, along with Doritos, Lays, Rice Krispies Treats and cookies among the sides.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Recently, Francis has mixed in a non-traditional sourdough — perhaps a cheddar loaf.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Soups include tomato bisque, broccoli cheddar and chili.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches and country sausage with cheddar are the main offerings, along with Doritos, Lays, Rice Krispies Treats and cookies among the sides.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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Etymology
named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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