2,045 cheesy recipes

Meat and macaroni casserole loaded with ground beef, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes under melted mozzarella. A hearty one-dish family dinner baked until bubbly and golden.

Pizza stuffed mushrooms filled with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoned crumbs. All the flavors of pizza in a bite-sized appetizer.

Coeurs a la creme are classic French heart-shaped cheese desserts drained overnight in cheesecloth molds, served over fresh raspberry coulis. Airy, tangy, and romantic without being heavy.

Squash lasagna replaces noodles with sauteed yellow crookneck squash and zucchini layered with Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, Monterey Jack, and cottage cheese. A low-carb, noodle-free casserole.

French onion soup with sweet Vidalia onions, beef broth and a bubbling cap of toasted bread, parmesan and mozzarella. Classic bistro comfort in one crock.

Garlic spaghetti (aglio e olio) with golden garlic sauteed in olive oil, tossed with pasta water, fresh parsley, and Parmesan. Five ingredients, 35 minutes, and the simplest Italian pasta you can make.

Classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, brown stock, white wine, and Cognac, topped with toasted bread rounds and melted Swiss cheese. A true bistro-style recipe.

Southern-style corn casserole with creamed corn, whole kernels, cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers. A dump-and-bake side dish with a hint of heat from Tabasco.

Turkish-style zucchini halves stuffed with feta, Swiss cheese, eggs, fresh dill, and garlic, baked until set and golden. A savory vegetarian main with Mediterranean flair.

Skip the noodles! This crescent roll lasagna wraps seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella in buttery, golden dough. Ready in one hour with make-ahead flexibility.

Classic Reuben sandwiches with corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese on buttered rye bread. Broiled or grilled until the cheese melts.

Chicken liver and prosciutto lasagne layered with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a rich wine-tomato sauce. An Italian-style baked pasta worth the effort.

Pumpkin and mozzarella lasagne layered with sage-spiced pumpkin mash, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, topped with chive sour cream and toasted flaked almonds. A vegetarian autumn lasagne with no red sauce.

Classic French onion soup with caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, and cognac flambe. Topped with toasted bread and broiled Gruyere cheese.

Soupe a l'oignon is the classic French onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, beef stock, vermouth, and cognac, topped with garlic-rubbed bread and broiled Swiss cheese. The bistro standard, done the long way.

Layered rice and sour cream casserole with green chiles, Monterey Jack strips, and melted cheddar on top. A creamy, cheesy vegetarian Mexican-inspired side dish.