172 cheese string recipes

Low-fat open-faced vegetable sandwiches on whole wheat toast with a cottage cheese, mushroom, and sprout spread topped with melted low-fat cheese. A vegetarian lunch under 100 calories.

Hot sourdough bread bowl filled with a creamy chipped beef dip made from cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Baked in foil until warm and bubbly, then served with torn bread for dipping.

Quick chicken empanadas stuffed with Spanish rice, cheddar cheese, and olives in flaky pie crust. Easy baked turnovers ready in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.

Crispy bacon, beaten eggs, and Parmesan tossed with hot spaghetti for a quick carbonara-style dinner. Ready in 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

Broiled chicken seasoned with cumin and oregano, topped with seasoned black beans, jalapeño, green onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Tex-Mex made easy.

Beef tournedos seared, crusted with Parmesan-laced fresh corn, then finished in the oven with a roasted corn and tomato pan sauce. A summer-meets-steakhouse plate.

Baked Brie with cranberry chutney made from fresh cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, and pickled jalapeno, spooned over the wheel and baked until melting. A holiday appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

Light spinach dip made with low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt instead of sour cream. Fresh spinach, lemon juice, and green onions in a creamy, tangy base.

Fiesta bread is a savory oat and yogurt quick bread with scallions, jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, baked golden in a skillet. Served warm with a cream cheese and salsa spread.

Quick microwave cheese stuffed zucchini with parmesan, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. Tender zucchini boats filled with a savory vegetarian mixture 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.

This delectable bread made of potatoes and feta cheese is savory side dish that goes perfect with a succulent pot roast.

Microwave stuffed zucchini filled with sauteed pulp, green onions, bread cubes, Parmesan, and fresh tomato. A quick vegetable side dish in under 20 minutes.

Low-cholesterol salmon quiche made with egg whites, cottage cheese, and canned salmon, plus green pepper and scallions in a flaky crust. Heart-smart brunch protein without yolks.

Lentil and cheddar veggie burgers packed with cooked lentils, spinach, carrots, and sharp cheddar. Bound with egg whites and breadcrumbs, no mystery ingredients. Pan-fried in olive oil and served on whole wheat buns. High-fiber, vegetarian, satisfying.

Layers of cubed potatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, scallions, and fresh basil bake in egg substitute for this veggie-packed Italian frittata. Broiled tomatoes finish it.