What goes well with cheddar cheese?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes cheddar cheese better. On average, recipes with cheddar cheese gets 4.26⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with goat cheese. And sometimes worse. Like with white rice.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
goat cheese,
dill pickles,
romaine lettuce,
cornflakes,
blue cheese,
spaghetti,
cream cheese,
mayonnaise,
brown rice,
mild green chili,
wheat bread
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Significant high scores:
feta cheese,
herbs,
sea salt,
black olives,
taco seasoning,
baking potatoes,
hash browns,
lime juice,
monterey jack cheese,
green bell pepper,
red onion,
tomato sauce,
lettuce,
green onions,
wide egg noodles
Better than not:
salami,
pork shoulder,
poppy,
crescent rolls,
grape tomatoes,
dark brown sugar,
roma tomatoes,
baby spinach,
avocado oil,
olives,
grits,
brie cheese,
queso fresco cheese,
taco sauce,
seasoning salt,
sweet potatoes,
ranch dressing,
salsa verde,
chicken bouillon,
deli ham,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
pico de gallo,
celery,
pork,
pie crust,
rotisserie chicken,
turkey,
hash brown potatoes,
white bread,
swiss cheese,
mushrooms,
lemon zest,
dill,
guacamole,
spinach,
ham,
jalapeño pepper,
pepper jack cheese,
ranch dressing mix,
chicken stock,
oregano,
zucchini,
cajun seasoning,
yellow onion,
apple,
sausage,
sugar,
tortilla,
chicken,
sour cream,
vegetable broth,
parmesan,
worcestershire sauce,
red bell pepper,
peas,
sweet onion,
cream chicken soup,
beer,
broccoli,
condensed cream chicken soup,
crackers,
cream,
creamed corn,
granulated sugar,
greek yogurt,
green chili pepper,
light sour cream,
maple syrup,
penne pasta,
puff pastry,
russet potatoes,
white vinegar
🤷♀️ Shrug:
tomatoes with juice,
plum tomatoes,
iceberg lettuce,
cider vinegar,
bay leaf,
virgin olive oil,
pork sausage,
mexican cheese blend,
cottage cheese,
ancho chili,
corn,
adobo,
poblano pepper,
salsa,
cumin,
cilantro,
bacon,
chipotle pepper,
corn tortillas,
tomatoes,
garlic,
red potatoes,
avocado,
cherry tomatoes,
green chili,
cinnamon,
chili powder,
bread,
cheese,
bell pepper,
pepperoni,
tomatoes with green chili,
basil,
oil,
mustard,
salt,
onion,
pinto beans,
carrots,
rice,
mozzarella cheese,
thyme,
butter,
paprika,
chicken thighs,
egg,
american cheese,
cream mushroom soup,
egg noodles,
elbow noodles,
mexican blend cheese,
ranch seasoning,
sharp cheddar cheese,
tater tots
Scores poorly:
cream style corn,
yogurt,
cayenne,
yellow cornmeal,
flour tortillas,
beef,
garlic powder,
panko crumbs,
chuck roast,
flour,
crumbs,
vegetable,
black beans,
green pepper,
pickles,
hot dog buns,
cauliflower,
hot dogs,
beans,
pork breakfast sausage,
enchilada sauce,
chicken breasts,
chunky salsa,
corn muffin mix,
cornbread mix,
egg yolk,
elbow pasta,
fritos,
garlic salt,
milk,
mustard powder,
red enchilada sauce,
refried beans,
velveeta cheese
Pay attention:
lemon juice,
chicken broth,
vegetable oil,
green beans,
kosher salt,
italian seasoning,
nutmeg,
gruyère cheese,
red pepper flakes,
olive oil,
all purpose flour,
canola oil,
quinoa,
red wine vinegar,
kidney beans,
hot sauce,
cabbage,
water,
instant yeast,
baking powder,
soy sauce,
sage,
pasta shells,
white onion,
barbecue sauce,
tuna,
hamburger buns,
corn kernels,
kernel corn,
white wine,
ciabatta,
tomato paste,
asparagus,
shrimp,
vegetable stock,
fire tomatoes,
apple cider vinegar,
shallots,
cucumber,
curry powder,
ketchup,
white beans,
yellow mustard,
buttermilk,
ricotta cheese,
sun tomatoes,
beef broth,
vinegar,
baking soda,
rosemary,
pasta,
lean turkey,
white pepper,
butternut squash,
wheat flour,
chorizo,
beef stock,
cornflour,
crimini mushrooms,
evaporated milk,
grain white rice,
heavy cream,
honey,
lean beef,
mashed potatoes,
onion powder,
potatoes,
provolone cheese,
red pepper,
salted butter,
seasoned crumbs,
seasoned salt,
smoked paprika,
sourdough bread,
sriracha,
unsalted butter
Makes both ingredients worse:
black pepper,
parsley,
chives,
dijon mustard,
cornmeal,
brown sugar,
colby jack cheese,
condensed cheddar cheese soup,
macaroni,
white rice
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with cheddar cheese:
Bacon, Blue Cheese and Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans
www.daringgourmet.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
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Chivichangas de Machaca (Stewed Brisket and Cheese Chimichangas)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
