Cheddar. ... Whether you're topping some chorizo chili or making a classic grilled cheese, shredded cheddar melts extremely well. It also brings that slightly sharp quality to the table to keep things interesting.

Why does my cheddar cheese not melt?

As a cheese gets older, the protein strands start to break down, which makes it less likely to stretch. ... An aged cheddar cheese still has the same pH level and comparable levels of fat and moisture—but the protein strands have broken down. So when you heat it, the aged cheddar cheese will still melt.

Is cheddar cheese hard to melt?

Though all cheddars will melt, sharp and low-fat cheddars contain less fat, milk and oils, which makes them more difficult to melt. Use a mild, high-fat cheddar cheese for the smoothest results.