24 cheddar recipes

Cheddar and pecan scones

These nutty savoury scones are levelled up with plenty of cheddar. Whip up a batch for an easy weekend treat.

Bacon, cheddar and leek quiche

Streaky bacon, soft leeks and plenty of cheddar makes an easy yet magical flavour combination in a crowd-pleasing quiche – perfect for a light lunch with a salad.

Crab mac 'n' cheese

This comforting crab mac 'n' cheese uses crème fraîche in the béchamel sauce to make it lighter, which also accentuates the mild, sweet flavour of the crab.

Cottage pies with cheddar mash

These individual cottage pies are topped with creamy cheddar mash, perfect when you're in the mood to cuddle-up with a bowl of cheesy carbs.

Wild garlic and cheddar flatbreads

These are simple, pillowy and perfect for serving in a meze spread. Cheddar and wild garlic make a punchy duo to flavour the dough.

Classic homemade ravioli

Learn how to make ravioli pasta and perfect these classic Italian dumplings. They're filled with butternut squash, cheddar, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan, and patterned with fresh herbs for a decorative twist.

Smoked haddock and cheddar jackets

As the days get shorter and the nights become cooler, warm up with baked potatoes loaded with cheddar, smoked haddock and spring onions.

Best ever cauliflower cheese

Is it a roast dinner if there’s no cheesy, crispy-topped cauliflower cheese on the table? Read our hints and tips to take this classic vegetable side to the next level.

Cheddar soda bread with spring onion butter

Whip up a batch of cheesy cheddar soda bread for lunch, served with lashings of homemade spring onion butter for extra indulgence.

Smoked haddock and cheddar gratin

In need of a comforting dinner? Cook this easy fish and cheese gratin recipe for a low-calorie midweek meal to feed the whole family.

Celeriac and cheddar soup

A bowl of warming celeriac and cheddar soup, served with a scattering of crunchy thyme croutons, makes for an impressive lunch or lighter dinner for up to six people.

Tuna pasta bake

Tuna pasta bake is an absolute classic, made even more wonderful with the addition of chilli flakes and rosemary. Top with mature cheddar for that contrasting oozing creaminess – it's a real crowd-pleaser.

Cheddar and leek flapjacks

Put a cheddar twist on a classic sweet treat with these unique savoury flapjacks. A wholesome snack that would go well with a bowl of soup or as a post-workout energy bar.

Broccoli cheese

Swap cauliflower for broccoli and combine with mature cheddar and tangy blue cheese in this comforting baked side dish, perfect for Sunday lunch.

Cheddar and spring onion risotto

This creamy risotto oozes with mature cheddar and is topped with vibrant pan-fried cherry tomatoes.

Spinach rarebit with poached eggs

Make this veg-packed Welsh rarebit served with soft, runny eggs for a quick and comforting breakfast or lunch.

Slow-cooker chilli with cheddar cornbread

The ultimate winter warmer: serve a batch of our slow-cooked chilli with a loaf of cheesy cheddar cornbread for a comforting family meal.

Classic nachos

Loaded with beef, beans, cheese and chilli, these classic nachos are a great way to feed a hungry crowd.

Cheese and Marmite flapjacks

A great way to pack in the oats without adding tons of sugar – these savoury flapjacks combine cheddar and Marmite for an umami flavour explosion.

Spiced cheese biscuits

These golden cheese and sesame biscuit discs are impossibly light and buttery and hard to resist straight from the oven. Spices such as nutmeg and caraway seeds add an extra flavour boost.

Cheesy hot cross buns

Easter is full of sweet treats, so why not give one of its most traditional foods a savoury spin? These cheesy hot cross buns are a great twist on a classic.

Homity pie

Homely, hearty and wholesome, this traditional British pie makes the perfect vegetarian family meal.

Butternut squash mac and cheese

Add roasted butternut squash cubes to creamy macaroni cheese for an autumnal twist on this comforting, crowd-pleasing pasta bake.