Types of Cheddar Cheese
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Sharp & Seriously Sharp Cheddar
Extra Sharp & NY Extra Sharp Cheddar
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 our tasty healthy snacks such as these Jarcuterie Cups with your choice of Cabot Cheddar, and homemade snacks like this fan favorite Carrot Nut Energy Balls.
Another favorite recipe is the Baked Walleye Amandine with Mild Cheddar — fancy enough for a special occasion dinner or a healthy weeknight option!
Sharp & Seriously Sharp Cheddar
Our 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 dense and slightly crumbly texture with a welcoming intense flavor.
Try our Baked Macaroni and Cheese, a classic dish with a 5-Star rating from our reviewers. For convenience, keep our Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts on hand.
Extra Sharp & NY Extra Sharp Cheddar
Aged for about 12 months, our Extra Sharp Cheddar has a lovely citrus flavor.
Our New York Extra Sharp Cheddar provides the ideal balance of tangy sharp cheddar and subtle undertones of grapefruit and bergamot.
For a comforting and healthy casserole try our Baked Swiss Chard Cheddar Casserole. Our Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Cracker Cuts make a healthy satisfying snack!
Premium Cheddar
Premium Specialty Cheddars like Cabot’s Vintage Choice Cheddar, Artisan Reserve and Cabot Clothbound are aged 2 – 5 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. Interested in making a cheese board? You’ll love our easy-to-follow infographic.
Cabot Cheddar is also available in a variety of great flavors, such as Garlic Herb, Hot Buffalo Wing, Habanero and more. Give them all a try – we think it will be tough to choose a favorite!