This article from America's Test Kitchen argues artisan cheeses are best left for snacking, and you should pick up a standard sharp block from your grocery store to use in recipes. What say you, culture readers? Which cheddar is better for mac and cheese?

Now, let’s talk everyday cheddar. Like the kind that you’ll want to use if you’re making our Classic Macaroni and Cheese from the school. Whatever you do, do NOT use artisanal cheddar for this recipe, or really any time you’re cooking. That’s a waste of great cheddar, and the structure of the cheese will actually end up making a chalky, granular mac and cheese sauce. Not good.

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