Chili macaroni is a one-pot weeknight dinner combining ground beef, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a chili-spiced sauce, topped with melted cheddar. Think homemade Hamburger Helper chili mac, only better.
Old-fashioned oyster and noodle casserole in a rich cheddar cheese sauce with mushrooms, topped with buttered crumbs and baked until bubbly. Pure coastal comfort food.
Mexican beef casserole layered with flour tortillas, creamed corn, Rotel tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and two cheeses. A crowd-pleasing party dish with serious heat.
Hamburger potato casserole with browned ground beef and onions layered over mashed potatoes and topped with melted cheddar. A five-ingredient shortcut dinner using frozen mashed potatoes.
Country chicken pie tops a creamy chicken-vegetable filling with cheddar pinwheel biscuits made from baking mix. The biscuit roll-up trick gives every slice a swirl of melted cheese.
Layered Mexican tostada dip with seasoned refried beans, green chiles, black olives, mashed avocado, cheddar, and fresh tomatoes. Serve warm or cold with tortilla chips.
Mexican chicken noodle casserole made in the microwave with cheddar, sour cream, jalapenos, mushrooms, and sliced almonds over a tortilla-lined base. Ready in 30 minutes.
Oat and onion tarts: little British-style savory tarts with crisp oat-and-cheese pastry, slow-sweated onions, and a baked sour cream and cheddar custard. Perfect with drinks or a green salad.
Black bean and rice salad tossed with fresh lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and low-fat Italian dressing. A no-cook vegan salad that turns leftover rice into a filling lunch.
Ground beef and corn chili baked in a cornbread stuffing crust with melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex spin on pot pie that feeds 8 and makes weeknight dinner an event.
A succulent dish made with savory beef, herb stuffing cubes and shredded cheddar cheese.
Ground beef pie with mashed potato crust, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and sharp cheddar baked until golden. Think shepherd's pie meets meat pie, and it's ready in about an hour.
Hearty vegetarian red bean stew simmered with fire-roasted green chilis, parsnips, carrots, zucchini, and summer squash. Top with salsa and cheddar for a Southwestern bowl.
English cheddar and vegetable soup pureed smooth with butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots. Finished with sharp cheddar, cream, and crispy bacon garnish.
Baked spaghetti casserole with a Tex-Mex lean: ground beef, tomato sauce, cumin, and green chilies under a melty cheddar top. A cheesy, make-ahead weeknight bake.
Cincinnati-style chili with ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, and tomato paste simmered 2 to 4 hours, served over vermicelli with cheddar and raw onion.