cheddar substitute
in pasta.

Cheddar melts into hot pasta for a creamy, savory sauce. The substitute needs to melt at a similar rate and match the saltiness level.

top substitutes

01

American Cheddar

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Real cheddar, sharper flavor

02

Brick

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sharper but melts well

03

Cheddar Or Colby

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Direct match, sharper flavor

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04

Cheese Food

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Real cheese upgrade, melts well

05

Colby

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sharper but melts similarly

06

Mexican

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sharp flavor, melts well

07

Mexican Blend

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mix with jack for DIY blend

08

Gouda

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sharper flavor, melts well; use mild for closer match

09

Mozzarella

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, great melt; less sharp flavor

10

Parmesan

7.5
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Stronger flavor so use less; harder texture

11

Feta

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Crumbly, tangy; won't melt the same way

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