10,000 ches recipes

Bacon, melted American cheese, and cream of mushroom soup turn spaghetti and chicken into a bubbly, golden casserole the whole family will fight over. Serves 8 and ready in about an hour.

No-bake peppermint cheesecake with crushed candy canes, milk chocolate chunks, and whipped cream on a chocolate wafer crust. Set with gelatin, no oven needed for the filling.

A simple crockpot recipe for a savory bean dip that tastes amazing with tortilla chips and bread sticks.

This was a big hit at our house: only a little strip was left along one edge of the casserole! I used nonfat mayonnaise, and bet that nonfat yogurt would work just as well to cut down on fat. I was out of peas, so used corn. And I used leftover chicken instead of turkey. Save this one for a neat way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Creamy ginger penne with grilled chicken, prosciutto, portobello mushrooms, and sweet peppers in a rich lemon-pepper cream sauce. A bold Southwestern-Italian fusion pasta.

Chicken breast strips tossed with pasta, fresh asparagus, white wine, basil, and Parmesan. A light, clean Italian dinner ready in 30 minutes flat.

Tender cream cheese cookies wrapped around walnut halves and dusted in powdered sugar. Just 5 ingredients, melt-in-your-mouth rich. Makes 2 dozen elegant bon bons.

Thinly sliced roast beef marinated in picante sauce, red wine vinegar, and cilantro, stuffed into pita pockets with avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. A no-cook meal that's bold, fresh, and ready to eat.

A creamy no-bake lemonade dessert made with Neufchatel cheese, frozen lemonade concentrate, gelatin, and whipped topping. Light, tangy, and molded into a stunning chilled centerpiece.

Classic quiche Lorraine with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and onion baked in a silky egg custard seasoned with dry mustard and nutmeg. A brunch or dinner staple.

A baked spin on classic cheese toast; enjoy a taste of southern living with this toastiest, tastiest, indulgent cheese toast recipe.

Layers of sliced ham, melted cheese, and garlicky spinach stacked inside a golden double-crust pie. Think of it as a savory strata tucked into flaky pastry.

Fluffy baked egg casserole with rice, cheese, and creamy white sauce. This vintage souffle-style dish puffs up golden in the oven, perfect for brunch or light dinner.

Cheesy chili rice skillet made with canned chili, tomatoes, instant rice, and melted process cheese in 15 minutes. A fast one-pan weeknight dinner with 5 ingredients.

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.

Grilled steak strips meet a tangy homemade Caesar dressing with Parmesan, blue cheese, and crunchy croutons. This steak Caesar salad is a quick 40-minute main dish that turns a classic side into a full meal.