Cheddar

hard · cow milk · England · $

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

Cheese	Why it works
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