Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is a cheese ingredient used for flavor, richness, and texture. Grate, crumble, or slice it to suit the dish, and use gentle heat when melting matters.
Identity
Cheese
Cut or grate it for even melting and serving.
Cheese behaves differently by moisture and age. Grate, crumble, or slice it to match the dish, and use gentle heat when you want it to melt without turning greasy.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Cheddar Cheese reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Grated Mild -> Cheddar Cheese
6 ounces (170g) grated mild or medium cheddar cheese, or any good melting cheese, such as Fontina, Gruyère, or Jack
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.