Cheddar Cheese Recipes

Cheddar cheese sauce is a delicious addition to pasta, vegetables, meat dishes, one-pot casseroles and bakes. If you want to make your own cheddar cheese sauce at home, follow these steps.

To make cheddar cheese sauce for pastas and other recipes, you’ll need:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Firstly, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.

• Add your flour and whisk for a few minutes until your mixture is a light golden colour. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent it from going lumpy. Cook this for around five minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in one cup of grated cheddar cheese, continuing until the mixture is melted and smooth.

Expert cheese lovers suggest stirring in 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder for a cheese sauce with a kick.

Cheddar cheese is a versatile cheese that pairs well with both sweet and savoury foods. Here are some flavour pairings you may wish to consider when cooking with cheddar cheese.

Sweet Pairings: Apple, pears, grapes, honey and chutney, as well as dried fruits. Take a look at our cheese board recipe if you’re adding a variety of cheddar cheese to your selection.

Savoury Pairings: Crackers, crusty breads, cured meats, nuts, pickles and vegetables. If you want to freeze your cheddar cheese for later consumption, it’s important to remember that frozen cheddar cheese may become drier and crumblier, especially if it's frozen in large blocks. So, when it comes to freezing cheddar, either grate the cheese or cut it into small pieces before freezing, making it easier to thaw and use in cooking or when pairing with sweet and savoury foods.