Cheese

About the ingredient cheese. Including 557 recipes with cheese, and nutrition data.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, diced (132g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 531Calories from Fat 393

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 43.7g 67%

Saturated Fat 27.8g 139%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 138mg 46%

Sodium 819mg 34%

Total Carbohydrate 1.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.7

Protein 32.9g

Vitamin A 26% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 95% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Food group

Cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does cheese weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup, diced	132 grams
1 cup, melted	244 grams
1 cup, shredded	113 grams
1 ounce	28 grams
1 cubic inch	17 grams
1 slice (1 oz)	28 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

Butter 14585 Ghee (clarified butter) 240 Blue cheese 95 Havarti cheese 6 Cheddar cheese 1679 Cheese 557 Cheddar cheese, very old, sharp 334 Cheddar cheese, medium 23 Cheddar cheese, mild 32 Colby cheese 26

In Chinese:	奶酪
British (UK) term:
en français:	du fromage
en español:	queso

Recipes using cheese

There are 557 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Cheeseburgers

Microwave cheeseburgers brown ground beef patties with a quick bouquet sauce wash, then melt cheese on a soft bun in minutes. A retro 70s-style fast burger for when the stove is busy.

Refried Beans & Cheese Bread

This bread can either accompany or replace the Southwestem breakfast staple of refried beans topped with cheese or wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Easy chicken and bean enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas with hearty baked beans, picante sauce, and melted cheese. A 5-ingredient Mexican-inspired dinner baked in 30 minutes for a warm, saucy, family-friendly meal any night of the week.

Mama's Marinara Sauce

Simple homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and torn basil. Simmers in 30 minutes for a rustic Italian pasta sauce.

Peter's Cream of Pumpkin Soup

Cream of pumpkin soup with fresh or canned pumpkin pureed with onions, celery, garlic, and thyme, finished with cottage cheese for silky body. Lighter take on a Thanksgiving classic.

Mom's Cheese Biscuits

Mom's cheese biscuits, drop biscuits made with grated cheddar, buttermilk, and vegetable oil instead of butter. Tender Southern-style biscuits with golden cheese-flecked crusts, served with white gravy.

Nancy's Fabulous Muffaletta Sandwiches

New Orleans muffaletta: a round Italian loaf piled with salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and provolone, soaked with a briny green olive salad. The classic Sicilian-Creole deli sandwich, made for sharing.

Yummy Cheese Muffins (Healthier Version)

100% whole wheat flour, roasted bell pepper, scallions, and olive oil together make these muffins a much healthier snack, and still taste cheesy and delicious.

Bev's Meatballs

Try something new when it comes to meatballs with this tasty recipe that uses mushrooms, cheese and oregano.

Burgers Santa Fe

Santa Fe burgers with cheese, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, and cumin mixed right into the patty, then topped with more salsa and cheese. Southwestern grilled burgers with serious flavor built in.

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

Bold, briny spaghetti alla puttanesca with San Marzano tomatoes, capers, black olives, and anchovies tossed in garlicky olive oil. This quick Italian pasta dish hits the table in 40 minutes with layers of salty, savory depth in every forkful.

Carol's Moosewood Vegetarian Chili

Moosewood-style vegetarian chili with kidney beans, bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, peppers, and a warm chili-cumin spice mix. A hearty, protein-rich plant-based main from the iconic Ithaca cookbook tradition.

Egg & Spinach Casserole

Layered egg and spinach casserole baked with crispy corn tortillas, smoky bacon, tomatoes, and melted cheese. A satisfying brunch casserole or easy weeknight dinner ready in about an hour with warm, savory, south-of-the-border flavors.

Moussaka I

Classic Greek moussaka with layers of browned eggplant, seasoned ground beef with red wine and cinnamon, and a rich bechamel sauce baked until golden and bubbling. A hearty Mediterranean casserole that serves 10.

Moussaka I

Scrambled Eggs - Low Fat

Try something new for breakfast with this scrumptious dish made with cheese and chopped mushrooms.

Master Frittata-Frittata DIY

An easy and tasty frittata. It's also a great way to use up your leftover vegetables from the day before to make a delicious breakfast. It's very versatile, you can pretty much add any veggies or cooked chicken, or seafood, etc...

Chicken Avocado Melt

Cornmeal-crusted chicken breasts topped with creamy avocado slices, melted cheese, and cool sour cream. This baked chicken avocado melt uses cumin and garlic salt for a Southwestern kick and takes just 45 minutes from start to table.

Jamon Jibarito

A Jibarito is a Puerto Rican sandwich popular in Chicago. This is my adaptation of Jeff "Sandwich King" Mauro's recipe.

Easy Crescent Vegetable Pizza

This easy crescent roll vegetable pizza is a favorite go-to for potlucks, showers, or wherever there's a hungry crowd. Use leftover veggies or your lastest garden harvest for toppings.

Chicken Caesar

A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.

Mom's Taco Casserole

Easy taco casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and tortilla chips baked under melted cheese. Six ingredients and 30 minutes start to finish.