sharp cheddar
Tangy orange wedge
Sharp cheddar is a variety of cheddar cheese aged longer than mild cheddar, producing a stronger, more pronounced flavor.
The sharpness increases with age—from mild to sharp to extra sharp.
Sharp cheddar has a firmer, more crumbly texture and is favored for its tangy bite: I prefer sharp cheddar on burgers.
- agedAdvanced in years
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- cheese boardSurface for serving varieties
- cheese plateSelection of varied curds
crumbly · Wisconsin · Vermont · bite · wedge · yellow · orange · deli counter · melted · mac and cheese · grilled cheese · grated · crackers · apple slices · slice · dairy · cow · milk
- American cheesesAmerican cheese, Colby, Monterey Jack, Colby-Jack, pepper jack
- cheddarclothbound, cave-aged, truckle
- cheeseAmerican, asiago, brie, gouda, parmesan
- pungent foodshorseradish, wasabi, raw garlic, raw onion, mustard
- Wisconsin dairycheese curds, Colby, Muenster, cheese factories, cheesemakers
- hard cheesesParmigiano-Reggiano, Romano, Manchego, Asiago, Beaufort
flavor intensity/age
sharp cheddarmild cheddar
Lightly aged dairy block
fresh cheese · American cheese · cream cheese · mozzarella · processed cheese
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