Recipes with cheese

Authentic Mexican quesadillas with three cheeses, roasted poblano strips, and chipotle salsa. Manchego, panela, and cotija melt together in buttery, griddle-crisped tortillas.

Luxe French-Italian pizza topped with garlic-butter escargot, earthy dried chanterelles, and melting raclette cheese on French bread dough. A white-tablecloth pizza for special occasions.

Eggplant custard gratin with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and a ricotta-parmesan custard. French-Italian baked side or vegetarian main.

Eggplant custard gratin with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and a ricotta-parmesan custard. French-Italian baked side or vegetarian main.

Breakfast bake: savory sausage, hash browns, peppers, and cheese in an egg and biscuit-mix batter, baked into one hearty casserole. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser for brunch.

Summer squash quiche with sauteed onions and Swiss cheese in a buttermilk custard seasoned with oregano. A versatile vegetarian main that works as an appetizer or entree.

Entertain your friends with this hearty soup by following this simple recipe that is will end up as one of your favorites.

Fran's BBQ meatloaf stuffed with mashed potatoes and cheese, bound with mashed baked beans and a tangy BBQ-ketchup-mustard mix. A hearty three-in-one dinner loaf.

Chicken tortilla soup with a tomato-chile broth, fried tortilla strips, shredded chicken, and topped with cheese and avocado. A classic Mexican soup with crispy, crunchy texture.

Green chile quiche loaded with canned green chiles and mixed cheese in a flaky pastry crust. A Southwestern twist on classic quiche with six eggs for a rich, custardy filling.

Fire and ice chili with cubed pork loin, pineapple chunks, jalapenos, green chiles, and a quarter cup of chili powder. A slow-simmered pork chili where sweet fruit meets serious heat.

Layered prawn and spinach bake with garlic, nutmeg-laced spinach, a creamy cheese sauce, and a golden sliced-potato crust on top. British-style seafood comfort food.

Baked cheese grits with sharp cheddar, eggs, and butter, cooked on the stovetop then finished in the oven for golden, soufflé-like puffiness. A Southern brunch classic done right.

Navajo tacos built on Indian fry bread and loaded with seasoned ground beef, pinto beans in homemade New Mexican red chile sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Manestra is a Greek one-pot dish of slow-braised beef or lamb with orzo pasta in a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. Topped with grated cheese and ready to warm you up.

Microwave scalloped oysters: oysters layered with buttered onion-celery, milk, and crushed crackers, then topped with cheese. Ready in ten minutes, no oven required.