hard · cow milk · England · $

Cheddar

Melts beautifully, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 7/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 7/10

pungency 3/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Cheddar with a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon; for the sharpest, a Tawny Port — tannins (or, for the sharpest examples, Port's sweetness) stand up to the sharp, aged flavor (sharpness 7).

Great for

Grilled Cheese →Pizza →French Onion Soup →Sandwiches →

Substitutes for Cheddar

Red Leicester similar overall, but less sharpness Double Gloucester cheese similar overall, but less sharpness Gouda similar overall, but less sharpness Provolone similar overall, but less sharpness Caciocavallo similar overall, but less sharpness Gruyère similar overall, but more pungency