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20 Cheesy Recipes that Prove Everything's Better with Cheddar

Everything's better with cheddar cheese—these 19 recipes prove it.
A diagonally cut grilled cheese sandwich being pulled apart by two hands with a cheese pull connecting the two halves.
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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.

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    1/20

    Broccoli 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.

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    2/20

    BA’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

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    Matt Duckor
    13/20

    Crispy Potato Skins

    Crispy, cheesy, bacon-y—they're an irresistible snack. So irresistible, in fact, that you may want to make a double batch.

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    14/20

    Fig Toasties

    We like to use Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar to make these party snacks.

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    Alex Lau
    15/20

    Tuna Melt

    Cheddar cheese puts the "melt" in this classic sandwich.

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    16/20

    Grits Dressing

    This rich, soufflé-like dressing derives its texture from stone-ground grits and two whole cups of grated cheddar cheese.

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    19/20

    Butternut Squash and Cheddar Bread Pudding

    A cheesy custard keeps this veggie-packed side dish from feeling too virtuous.

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    Peden + Munk
    20/20

    Migas Fried Rice

    Jaew is a tart, smoky dipping sauce from Thailand, usually served with grilled meats and sausages. Hot Joy chef Quealy Watson takes it to a Tex-Mex place in this eggy, cheesy rice dish that might remind you of nachos (it works).

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Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand ... Read More
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