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Cheddar: what it is, how to pick and store it
A firm cow's-milk cheese that ranges from mild to extra sharp as it ages. Sharper cheddar has more flavor; younger cheddar melts more smoothly.
How to pick it
Shred a block yourself for the smoothest melt: bagged shreds are coated with starch so they don't clump.
How to store it
Wrap it well and refrigerate.
- Mold on a hard cheese like cheddar can be cut away: cut off at least 1 inch around and below the spot, keeping the knife out of the mold. (USDA FSIS, Molds on Food)
Out of cheddar? What to use instead
- Colby or Colby Jack: The same amount. Milder and softer, and melts very smoothly.
- Monterey Jack: The same amount. Mild and buttery, one of the best melting cheeses.
- Gouda or Gruyère: The same amount. Nuttier and richer; melts beautifully.
- Dairy-free cheddar-style shreds: The same amount. Melts less and can turn gummy; covering the pan helps it soften.
Cheddar: cups to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 113 g |
| ½ cup | 57 g |
| ⅓ cup | 38 g |
| ¼ cup | 28 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.1 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.4 g |
Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Cheddar: converter and grams to cups
Recipes with cheddar (24)
Shepherd's Pie
Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
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Breakfast Burritos
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Mac and Cheese
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Kids' Lunch Box
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Stuffed Peppers
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Baked Potatoes
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Hamburgers
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Seven-Layer Dip
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Mac and Cheese
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Baked Potatoes
Crispy-Skin Baked Potatoes
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- Overnight Veggie Breakfast Casserole
- Rainbow Veggie Cream Cheese Pinwheels
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.