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Murray’s Mild Yellow Cheddar: A Pagosa Guide to Better Melts and Easy Pairings

After a cold afternoon in Pagosa Springs, a grilled cheese sandwich can make a stronger case than an elaborate cheese board. Mild yellow cheddar fits that moment: buttery, easy to slice and happy to share the plate with tomato soup. But a familiar block still raises useful questions. What makes it yellow, how should you melt it, and when is that white spot a reason to worry?

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