20 Cheesy Recipes that Prove Everything's Better with Cheddar

You know what they say: Everything's better with Cheddar (oh wait, or feta.). It's true! These recipes for queso, waffles, sandwiches, toasts, and popovers (to name a few) star one of our very favorite cheeses.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova1/20Broccoli Cheddar Soup With Cheesy Croutons
Our better-than-ever broccoli cheddar is lighter, brighter, and less gloppy than the kind you’d find in your corporate cafeteria—with a creaminess that comes from blended potatoes and broccoli stalks rather than heavy cream.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman2/20BA’s Best Macaroni and Cheese
We like to use a combination of cheeses, for maximum meltability, but don't skimp on the sharp white cheddar
Tuukka Koski3/20Caramel-Dipped Popovers with Chocolate Mousse
These savory popovers are made with cheddar cheese (really!), which keeps the dessert from veering into overly sweet territory.
Peden + Munk4/20Bresaola and Cheddar Toast
Sharp cheddar acts as a perfect foil for the salty beef and briny pickles.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Leslie Raney Garetto5/20Best-Ever Grilled Cheese
After rigorous scientific testing, we’ve determined that sandwiches sliced in half on a diagonal actually taste better.
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott6/20Broccolini-Cheddar Gratin with Rye Breadcrumbs
You will fight your own relatives for the bits of cheesy goodness stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Gentl & Hyers8/20Caramelized Garlic, Spinach, and Cheddar Tart
The unsung hero of this dish? The nutty-sweet garlic. The backbone? Two glorious cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese.
9/20Creamy Queso with Chorizo
With Velveeta, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses, this isn't just good—it's lethal.
Ditte Isager10/20Beer and Cheddar Soup with Kielbasa Sausage
This rich and cheesy soup is satisfying on its own, but goes main course with the addition of seared kielbasa sausage.
Romulo Yanes11/20Ham-and-Cheese Waffles
Savory (ham and cheese) and sweet (maple syrup), this dish is equally great at breakfast and dinner.
Danny Kim12/20Deviled Cheese Toasts
When it comes to toast toppers, this one pulls out all the stops: mayonnaise, cheddar, dill pickles, and pimientos.
Matt Duckor13/20Crispy Potato Skins
Crispy, cheesy, bacon-y—they're an irresistible snack. So irresistible, in fact, that you may want to make a double batch.
