10,000 cheesy recipes

Nopales con huevos y serranos: Mexican scrambled eggs with cactus paddle strips, fiery serrano chiles, tomato, cilantro, and melted Monterey Jack. A hearty breakfast from Mexico's high desert tradition.

Crispy bread cups filled with marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and mayo, broiled until bubbly. An elegant bite-sized appetizer you can make ahead.

Simple creamy polenta with Parmesan and olive oil, ready in 15 minutes. Includes both microwave and stovetop methods so you can pick your speed.

Spaghetti with garlic and oil (aglio e olio) made richer with butter and white wine. Three tablespoons of garlic sauteed low and slow for maximum flavor in 20 minutes.

Crustless mini-quiches: bite-sized egg cups with cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and Bisquick for self-crusting edges. Six ingredients, perfect for brunch trays and lunchbox.

Roquefort canapes with cream cheese, walnuts, and a hit of Worcestershire, melted on crackers in the microwave. Ready in 10 minutes flat for easy entertaining.

Ham and egg quiche in a crisp blind-baked shortcrust shell, with a creamy ham filling and whole eggs cracked on top so the yolks bake into golden domes. An easy brunch or lunch bake.

Basler Mehlsuppe, the iconic Swiss Carnival flour soup from Basel. Dry-toasted flour cooked with butter, onions, and beef stock then topped with grated cheese. A rustic, comforting bowl with deep nutty flavor.

Noodles Romanoff with egg noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and melted sharp cheddar. A creamy, tangy retro casserole that comes together fast.

Hot sausage and mirliton casserole is the New Orleans Creole classic: chayote squash baked with Italian sausage, bell peppers, bread cubes, mozzarella, and fontina. A holiday-table staple.

Pumpkin ravioli folds ricotta, pumpkin, and nutmeg into a tomato-tinted homemade pasta dough, then serves with warm pumpkin seed sauce. A fall dinner project with built-in wow factor.

Holiday pasta bake layers penne with eggplant tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead crowd-feeder that bakes into a bubbling, cheesy, eggplant-rich casserole. Serves eight from one dish.

Pasta aglio e olio with slow-cooked garlic in olive oil, fresh basil, parsley, and Parmesan. Six ingredients, no cream, and on the table in 30 minutes flat.

The cake is so moist and buttery, with the creamy cream cheese topping, absolutely stunning. And it is so easy to make, everyone loves it.

Vegetarian lasagne made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) in a chunky tomato sauce, layered with cottage cheese and cheddar. A hearty, meat-free comfort food bake.

Lazy chili rellenos skip the frying and batter. Green chiles stuffed with sharp cheddar and baked in a simple egg custard. A no-fuss, five-ingredient take on the Mexican classic.