CHEDDAR CHEESE TYPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium sized (1-1/2 to 2 quart) gratin or baking dish.
• In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk (or milk and water), garlic, and Dijon mustard and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add a generous amount of salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, slice the potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness, using a food processor or mandoline for even thickness. (Do not rinse the potatoes.) Add the potatoes to the milk and allow to simmer until the potatoes are almost tender — they should still have some resistance when poked with a paring knife — about 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer half of the potatoes and onions to the baking dish. (Discard the milk or save for another culinary use.) Season generously with salt and pepper and top with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Cover with the remaining potato mixture, season again with salt and pepper and top with remaining cheese. Pour the cream evenly over the potatoes and cheese.
• Bake until crisp and golden on top, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. (Leftovers make a perfect breakfast side.)

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.