Types of Cheddar Cheese

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Mild Cheddar Cheese

Sharp & Seriously Sharp Cheddar

Extra Sharp & NY Extra Sharp Cheddar

Premium Cheddar

Do you find yourself pondering about cheddar cheese? Asking questions like what is cheddar cheese? Or wondering what the differences are between the many cheddar cheese types? The difference between types of cheddar comes down to one factor: Aging!

Mild Cheddar Cheese

Mild Cheddar is aged 2 – 3 months and has a buttery, smooth flavor that both kids & adults will enjoy.

Try some of our tasty and healthy snacks such as these Jarcuterie Cups with your choice of Cabot Cheddar, or homemade snacks like this fan favorite Carrot Nut Energy Balls.

Mild Cheddar Cheese is a great choice when you don't want the cheddar flavor to overwhelm other mild ingredients like shrimp or fish. This favorite recipe, Grilled Shrimp Salad with Orange Mint Dressing, is fancy enough for a special occasion dinner or a healthy weeknight option!

Sharp & Seriously Sharp Cheddar

Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar is aged 7 - 9 months and has a creamy, smooth texture and a rich, buttery tang with nuances of sweetness.

Our Seriously Sharp Cheddar, aged 12 - 14 months, provides a more dense and slightly crumbly texture with a welcoming intense flavor.

Try Baked Macaroni and Cheese, a classic dish with a 5-Star rating from Cabot recipe reviewers. For convenience, keep Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts on hand for cheese boards and snacks. Don't forget Vermont Sharp and Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese come in bars, shreds, slices and more!

 

Extra Sharp & NY Extra Sharp Cheddar

Aged for about 12 months, Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar is creamy and rich with a slight crumble, and packs a grown-up, citrusy tang. 

Our New York Extra Sharp Cheddar provides the ideal balance of tangy sharp cheddar with subtle undertones of grapefruit and bergamot.

For a comforting and healthy casserole try our Baked Swiss Chard Cheddar Casserole. Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cuts make a healthy satisfying snack!

Premium Cheddar

Premium Specialty Cheddars like Cabot’s  Artisan Reserve, 5-Year and 10-Year  and Cabot Clothbound are aged 3 – 10 years and are excellent cheeses for a cheese board or your favorite Mac & Cheese!

Check out our Ultimate Cheese Pairing Guide to find out what wines and foods pair best with certain types of cheese. 

Cabot Cheddar is also available in a variety of great flavors, such as Garlic Herb, Horseradish, Habanero and more. Give them all a try – we think it will be tough to choose a favorite!

Interested in making a cheese board with a variety of Cabot Cheddars? These tips and tricks will help you create a beautiful and delicious cheese board to wow your guests.