412 baked cheese recipes

Layered baked spaghetti casserole with a homemade tomato gravy, cheddar cheese, and crispy seasoned breadcrumbs. Feeds 10 hungry people and freezes like a charm for easy meal prep.

Baked black bean quesadillas stuffed with mashed beans, tomato, cilantro, olives, spinach, and pepper jack soy cheese on whole wheat tortillas. Vegan-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy baked chimichangas stuffed with spiced black beans, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Skip the deep fryer for this healthier take on the classic Tex-Mex favorite.

Mini cheesecakes with chocolate cookie crusts, creamy ricotta-cream cheese filling, and fresh orange zest topping. These bite-sized treats bake in a water bath for silky texture.

Sharp cheddar cheese wafers with a kick of cayenne and optional pecan topping. A classic Southern cocktail snack that's slice-and-bake easy. Makes 60 crispy, buttery bites.

Layered Mexican tortilla casserole with kidney beans, corn, cottage cheese, and cheddar made entirely in the microwave. A low-fat vegetarian enchilada-style bake ready in 30 minutes.

Stuffed summer squash halves filled with scooped squash flesh mixed with diced cheese and cream, topped with buttered bread crumbs and baked until golden. Simple, seasonal comfort food.

Stacked hamburger patties layered with melted American cheese and onion rings, baked in a casserole dish with a splash of milk. A retro weeknight dinner the kids will love.

Oven-baked French toast made with blended cottage cheese, skim milk, and egg whites on whole wheat bread. A lighter, protein-packed brunch that skips the frying pan entirely.

A layered casserole of spiced tomatoes, sweet corn, bell pepper, and onion with breadcrumbs and melted cheese baked until bubbly and golden. The ultimate garden-to-table side dish.

Mexican-style bean lasagne layered with fat-free refried beans, taco sauce, corn, cottage cheese, and olives. No-boil noodles bake right in the pan. Vegetarian and low-fat.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Crispy cheddar cheese crackers with caraway seeds, made from just 5 ingredients. These buttery, golden bites are baked in under 15 minutes for an easy homemade snack or appetizer.

Creamy peach gelatin blended with yogurt, cream cheese, and lemonade, topped with glazed fresh berries. A retro no-bake fruit dessert that sets overnight for a cool, jiggly treat.

Lasagna noodles rolled around a broccoli, mushroom, and cottage cheese filling, baked in marinara sauce. A fun vegetarian twist on classic lasagna that looks as good as it tastes.

Sliced russet potatoes layered with cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup, baked until fork-tender and bubbly. A 5-ingredient side dish that pairs with just about everything.