2,309 cheese sauce recipes

Homemade pizza sauce simmers tomato paste, garlic, oregano, marjoram and basil into a thick, glossy sauce that holds its shape under cheese. Makes enough for four 12-inch pies.

Layers of torn corn tortillas, seasoned chicken, green chiles, and melted Longhorn cheese baked in a creamy sour cream and mushroom soup sauce. Easy Tex-Mex casserole in one hour.

Mexican pasta casserole with chicken, jalapeno, olives, and Monterey Jack cheese in a cumin-chili tomato sauce baked with rigatoni. A spicy, cheesy one-dish dinner.

Homemade Nuts and Bolts party mix with almonds, three cereals, pretzels, and cheese crackers baked in a Worcestershire-bacon dripping sauce. Makes 5 quarts for a crowd.

Classic tuna casserole with tender broccoli spears layered in creamy mushroom sauce and topped with melted cheese for nostalgic comfort food that's ready in under 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.

Tender chicken breasts layer with roasted Anaheim chilies in a creamy sour cream sauce, then bake under melted cheddar cheese for an elegant Mexican casserole that's perfect over fluffy white rice.

Browned chicken and prosciutto layered over broccoli, smothered in a creamy Dijon mushroom sauce with Swiss cheese and white wine. A showstopper casserole for special dinners.

Crispy chicken breasts stuffed with herbed cheese, baked golden, then draped in a glossy kumquat-orange sauce with tarragon. Fancy enough for guests but surprisingly doable.

Pasta with zucchini and fresh mint sauce blends grated zucchini, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic into a silky, herb-bright sauce. A summer vegetable pasta that comes together in one pan.

One-pot ground beef and noodle skillet with tomato paste, American cheese, and sliced black olives. A retro Tex-Mex inspired dinner that cooks noodles right in the sauce.

A white sauce chicken lasagne layered with spinach, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The buttery basil-scented béchamel makes this a creamy, comforting alternative to red sauce lasagna.

Linguine in a mushroom garlic cream sauce with rosemary, black pepper, and melted Bel Paese cheese. A rich one-skillet pasta ready in 40 minutes.

Vegan tofu cottage cheese mashes firm tofu with oil, vinegar, dill, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cottage cheese substitute. Five minutes to make, perfect for salads, toast, or veggie sandwiches.

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.

Filete enchocolatado is Mexican beef tenderloin simmered in a white wine and unsweetened chocolate sauce, topped with melted cheese. Savory, rich, and unexpected.