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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From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Other cucumber creations he’s made include ones with thousand island dressing, bacon bits and cheddar; crab and kewpie mayo; and peanut butter, chili crisps, and soy sauce.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Enjoy specials on giant pretzels, potato and cheddar pierogies, and griddled bratwurst at all Aslin locations noon-5pm Saturday.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
Turkey and cheese roll-ups served with cheddar popcorn and a clementine.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Other cucumber creations he’s made include ones with thousand island dressing, bacon bits and cheddar; crab and kewpie mayo; and peanut butter, chili crisps, and soy sauce.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Enjoy specials on giant pretzels, potato and cheddar pierogies, and griddled bratwurst at all Aslin locations noon-5pm Saturday.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
Turkey and cheese roll-ups served with cheddar popcorn and a clementine.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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