Say Cheese! 30 Cheddar Recipes We Love

I have yet to meet a recipe that isn't improved with a little cheese. (Okay, maybe there's one or two out there). Good sharp cheddar provides a soulful warmth and salty, tangy flavor to everything from waffles and biscuits to soups and sandwiches. And, lucky for you, we've got 31 recipes that run the full gamut. See them all in the slideshow or jump straight to one from the list below!

Baked Goods

Ham and Cheddar Biscuits [Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

• Cheese Crackers
• Cheese and Pepper Cornbread
• Cheese Buns
• Cheese and Bacon Soufflé
• Sausage, Cheddar, and Rosemary Buns
• Cheddar Scallion Scones with Jalapeño Agave Butter
• Cheddar Ginger Wafers
• Sausage, Jalapeño, and Cheddar Spoonbread
• Cheddar Marmite Scones
• Breakfast Sausage, Mushroom, and Cheddar Rolls
• Ham and Cheddar Biscuits
• Irish Cheddar and Vegetable Bread Pudding

Sandwiches and Toasts

Herb-Filled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar Cheese. [Photograph: Yasmin Fahr]

• Chive Biscuit Sandwich with Cheddar Spread, Canadian Bacon, and Fried Egg
• Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomato
• Ham and Leek Sandwich with Cheddar Sauce
• Spaghetti Squash Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Grilled Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Harissa
• Welsh Rarebit and Bacon-Roasted Tomatoes on Cheddar Bacon Bread
• Herb-Filled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar Cheese
• Warm Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce

Bigger, Cheesier Things

Pimento Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes [Photograph: Joshua Bousel]

• Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Cheddar, and Jalapeño Parcels with Fingerling Potatoes
• Fried Fish with Cheddar Thyme Grits
• Make-Ahead Overstuffed Burrito with Mushrooms, Cheddar, and Tomato Rice
• Irish Cheddar Fondue with Stout and Whiskey
• Soft-Cooked Eggs on Cheesy Skillet Hash
• Pimento Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes
• Stovetop Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Peppadew Peppers
• Bacon, Cheese, and Scallion Waffle
• Baked Eggs with Mushroom, Cheddar, and Ham
• Pinto Bean and Rice Salad with Tomatoes and Cheddar in Banana Pepper-Chili Vinaigrette
• Grilled Bratwurst, Beer, and Cheddar Soup