10,000 cheesy recipes

Cheese and chile squares, a baked appetizer of cottage cheese, Longhorn cheddar and Monterey Jack layered with green chiles and a tabasco-spiked egg custard. Cuts into 24 crowd-ready bites for parties.

Use light or low-fat cream cheese to reduce the fat and calories even further than this tasty rich buttercream frosting alternative.

Cheese grits casserole bakes garlic grits with cheddar, eggs, butter, and Parmesan into a rich Southern side dish, topped with jalapenos and paprika for the spicy upgrade. Brunch staple.

Pear and blue cheese pizza, a five-ingredient bistro-style flatbread with ripe pears, double-cream blue cheese, honey, and thyme. Ready in 30 minutes for an elegant starter or light dinner.

Belgian endive leaves piped with a creamy blue cheese and cream cheese filling, arranged in a spoke pattern and dusted with paprika. An elegant, no-cook appetizer for parties.

No-cook cheese and herb spread with cheddar, chives, parsley, and garlic blended with low-fat soft cheese and yogurt. Freezes for up to 3 months. Ready in 10 minutes.

A delicious cheese ball made out of cream cheese and savory dried beef.

Savory cheese bread with cottage cheese, cheddar and sautéed onions. Quick bread baked in a round pan topped with poppy seeds in 35 minutes.

Cottage cheese scrambled eggs that cook up creamy and high in protein. A knob of browned butter and low, slow stirring keep the curds soft and custardy instead of dry and rubbery.

Warm baked blue cheese dip with cream cheese, bacon, garlic, and chives, topped with chopped smoked almonds. The party appetizer everyone fights over the bottom of.

Yogurt Cheese Dressing: a thick, tangy salad dressing made with yogurt cheese, garlic, dill, and vinegar. Lighter than ranch with a labneh-style backbone for spoonable creaminess.

Two-ingredient dip: equal parts cream cheese and Dijon mustard blended until smooth. Sharp, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes flat. Spread on crackers or dip with veggies.

Lighter baked mac and cheese made with pureed cottage cheese, skim milk, and sharp cheddar for creamy comfort with less fat.

French onion quiche with two pounds of slow-caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, bacon, and egg custard in a pastry shell. A deeply savory, golden-topped quiche Alsacienne.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

Copycat Red Lobster cheddar garlic biscuits made with Bisquick, shredded cheddar, milk, and garlic butter brushed on warm. Five ingredients and 18 minutes from start to table.