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Best cheddar, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Andrew Black, Emshika Alberini, Analisa LaPietra, Adam Gallagher and 3 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com and aol.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Cabot Vermont Cheddar (Extra Sharp)

    Chosen by
    Five of five chefs picked Cabot (Yumna Jawad’s vote excluded — she ran #cabotpartner sponsored posts). LaPietra: extra sharp “melts well, can be grated easily, and has a very creamy texture while still offering the tang.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
  2. 2

    Kerrygold Reserve / Aged Irish Cheddar

    Chosen by
    Grass-fed Irish milk; Reserve is “extra sharp and intense, but still smooth and creamy” (Alley).
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: aol.com ↗
  3. 3

    Cabot Clothbound Cheddar (aged at Jasper Hill)

    Chosen by
    Bandaged, cave-aged at Jasper Hill’s cellars in Vermont — her “forever favorite” cheddar.
    Where to buy · jasperhillfarm.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best cheddar, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Cabot Vermont Cheddar (Extra Sharp), chosen by Andrew Black (Counter Service); Analisa LaPietra (Prohibition); Emshika Alberini (Chang Thai Cafe). Five of five chefs picked Cabot (Yumna Jawad’s vote excluded — she ran #cabotpartner sponsored posts). LaPietra: extra sharp “melts well, can be grated easily, and has a very creamy texture while still offering the tang.” Source: eatingwell.com ↗
What are the other top picks for cheddar?
No. 2 is Kerrygold Reserve / Aged Irish Cheddar, chosen by Jennie Alley, Jess Rice (Budget Bytes); Adam Gallagher. No. 3 is Cabot Clothbound Cheddar (aged at Jasper Hill), chosen by Karen Akunowicz (Fox & the Knife). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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