10,000 cheese recipes

No-bake peanut butter pie with cream cheese, crunchy peanut butter, and a chocolate crumb crust. Whipped topping keeps it fluffy and a 30-minute freeze sets the slice. Drizzle with chocolate syrup for a candy-bar finish.

Mexican pita pizzas layer black beans, Pico de Gallo, and melted cheese on crispy pita rounds for a fast appetizer or weeknight dinner. Ready in 20 minutes with easy Tex-Mex toppings.

Linguine with avocado pesto: creamy no-cook sauce of ripe avocado, basil, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts blended over al dente linguine. Dairy-light, oil-light, flavor-heavy.

Red velvet pound cake baked low and slow in a tube pan with cocoa, shortening, and seven eggs for a dense, velvety crumb. Topped with cream cheese icing.

Weeknight beef and bean barbecue bake with Velveeta cheese and buttermilk biscuits around the edge. Retro family-friendly one-dish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Spinach-turkey quiche with three cheeses (cheddar, cottage, ricotta), mushrooms, and chopped turkey in a pie shell. A protein-packed, dump-and-bake quiche.

Vegetarian lasagna with broccoli soup sauce, carrots, mushrooms, three cheeses, and eggs. A creamy white-sauce lasagna without traditional tomato sauce or meat.

Lighter baked chili relleno squares made with egg whites, nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped green chilis. Cut into a dozen portable squares that taste just as good cold as warm.

Creamy chicken quiche with sauteed mushrooms, green onions, and Swiss cheese in a homemade Parmesan-paprika crust filled with a rich half-and-half custard.

Crustless feta spinach quiche, a lighter quiche skipping the pastry, with sauteed spinach and onion, tangy feta, and a touch of cayenne in a fluffy egg custard. Easy, lower-carb, and protein-packed.

Tex-Mex quiche with two filling options: spicy pepper jack or loaded sausage with cheddar and green chilies. Topped with fresh avocado and tomato wedges.

Frank and vegetable casserole with sliced hot dogs, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, potatoes, and melted cheddar. A kid-friendly easy baked weeknight dinner.

Baked mushroom pate with cream cheese, Italian herbs, and a full pound of fresh mushrooms. A rich, savory vegetarian appetizer served at room temperature with crackers.

Impossible turkey pie with Bisquick that forms its own crust as it bakes. Leftover turkey, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms in a savory egg custard. Great for using up holiday turkey.

This is absolutely excellent. I made my spaghetti sauce in place of marinara sauce. Next time, change the ribs and beef and substitute round steak. The wine makes it!

Crisp jalapeno cheesecake with fresh peppers, ginger, and cinnamon in a creamy filling on a graham cracker crust. A bold sweet-heat cheesecake with a whipped sour cream topping.