01
American Cheddar
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Real cheddar, sharper flavor
10.0
vegetarian cheddar
substitute.
11 vegetarian substitutes for cheddar — top pick American Cheddar at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegetarian
top substitutes
02
Brick
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slightly sharper but melts well
10.0
03
Cheddar Or Colby
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Direct match, sharper flavor
10.0
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04
Cheese Food
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Real cheese upgrade, melts well
10.0
05
Colby
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sharper but melts similarly
10.0
06
Mexican
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sharp flavor, melts well
10.0
07
Mexican Blend
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mix with jack for DIY blend
10.0
08
Gouda
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sharper flavor, melts well; use mild for closer match
10.0
09
Mozzarella
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Milder, great melt; less sharp flavor
7.5
10
Parmesan
7.53/4 cup : 1 cup
Stronger flavor so use less; harder texture
7.5
11
Feta
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Crumbly, tangy; won't melt the same way
7.5
pitfalls to avoid
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Gouda: Milder and creamier than sharp cheddar
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Mozzarella: Much milder — less sharp than cheddar
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Parmesan: Very hard — grate fine for melting
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Parmesan: Use less — parmesan is much stronger
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Feta: Feta crumbles — won't melt smooth like cheddar
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Feta: Briny tangy feta differs from sharp cheddar