523 baked cheese recipes

Mexican sandwiches with seasoned ground beef, longhorn cheese, olives, salsa, and tomato sauce stuffed into hollowed-out rolls and baked in foil until melty.

Pastitsio with layered macaroni, seasoned ground beef in tomato-wine sauce, and creamy bechamel topped with kefalotiri cheese. A traditional Greek baked pasta casserole.

Fresh nectarines or peaches halved and stuffed with a whipped lemon cream cheese filling flavored with lemon balm. An elegant no-bake summer dessert.

Savory crepes fill thin egg pancakes with sautéed mushrooms and cottage cheese, then bake until warmed through. Eastern European brunch or light dinner classic.

Layered venison and rice pie with browned ground deer meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, and tomato sauce baked in a pie shell. Hunter's pantry comfort food.

Brussels sprouts and egg noodles baked in a sour cream and cottage cheese sauce with caraway seeds and golden buttered breadcrumbs on top. A cozy casserole that converts sprout skeptics.

Jalapeno casserole layered with green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced tomatoes in an egg custard. A Tex-Mex baked dish topped with sour cream and avocado.

Savory pumpkin casserole gratin with farmer's cheese, eggs, and onion. Fresh pumpkin slices baked under a golden custard topping. A side dish for roast pork.

Old-fashioned beet and tomato casserole layered with grated cheese and toasted bread crumbs. Earthy beets meet tangy stewed tomatoes in a simple, bubbly bake.

Creamy baked noodle casserole with spinach, yogurt, cottage cheese, and melted cheddar on top. A low-fat vegetarian dinner for two that's cozy and satisfying.

Classic spaghetti pie baked in a pie plate with a pasta crust, spinach-cottage cheese filling, seasoned ground beef, and stretchy melted mozzarella on top.

Five-ingredient bacon and Velveeta casserole with stewed tomatoes and elbow macaroni, baked until bubbly with melted cheese on top. Comfort food in an hour.

Chicken tetrazzini with a sage-scented cream sauce, spaghetti, mushrooms, and pimentos baked under melted Swiss cheese. A hearty casserole that serves 6 to 8.

Peppermint candy cookies with a buttery walnut shortbread shell hiding a pink cream cheese filling inside. Rolled in crushed peppermint and powdered sugar after baking.

Baked manicotti stuffed with spinach, shiitake and white mushrooms, cottage cheese, garlic, and red wine-sauteed peppers. Lightened-up Italian comfort food in one dish.

Chicken and bean burritos with spiced poached chicken shredded into smooth pureed pinto beans, rolled in flour tortillas with cheese and sour cream, then baked crisp. A lighter, hearty burrito with all the taco toppings.