Cheese recipe collection

I wanted to share a recipe which I have been making this winter for my family. It is a good cold weather dish. It makes enough for a crowd my family (2 adults and 3 teens) only eat about half. This can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use.

Cubed ham and elbow macaroni baked in a creamy egg and milk custard with cheddar, mustard, and a hint of dill. This cheesy ham bake is old-school comfort food that feeds eight hungry people.

A massive-batch New England clam chowder with sharp cheddar cheese, potatoes, celery, and 30 cans of minced clams. Feeds 60 people. Built for church suppers, family reunions, and community cookouts.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in a salty Parmesan and herb breadcrumb crust that shatters with every bite. Make-ahead friendly and feeds a crowd with 60 crispy pieces.

Baked curried fruit casserole with pears, peaches, pineapple, apricots, and cherries layered with slivered almonds in a buttery brown sugar curry glaze. A retro holiday side dish that's best made a day ahead.

A soft, savory yeast bread baked in a casserole dish with cottage cheese, dill, and onion. No kneading required, just mix, rise, and bake for a tender homemade loaf with herb-flecked flavor.

Eggplant Napoli baked in layers with homemade oregano tomato sauce and melted cheese. A simple Italian-style eggplant casserole with no breading required.

This hearty dish is perfect for lunch in the summer and will have you wondering how eggplant can taste so good!

You can substitute 1 cup of a favorite cooked vegetable for the canned carrots.

Crustless-style quiche with a crispy grated potato shell filled with ham, broccoli, and melted cheese in a creamy egg custard. Gluten-free friendly and packed with flavor.

Microwave ham and cheddar melt on toasted sourdough with hot pepper jelly. A sweet-spicy lunchbox sandwich that melts in one minute, packed separately with crunchy coleslaw on the side.

Grilled flank steak rolled with stir-fried cabbage, then wrapped in flatbread with wasabi-ginger cream cheese creates Japanese-fusion pinwheels for elegant entertaining.

Old World chicken is a four-ingredient baked chicken breast with seasoned breadcrumbs, melted muenster cheese and a finishing splash of wine. Simple, comforting weeknight fare.

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.

Four-layer sour cream orange cake with citrus zest, a Grand Marnier glaze, cream cheese coconut frosting, and toasted coconut on the sides. A make-ahead showstopper for celebrations.

A slow-simmered meat sauce with ground beef, red wine, mushrooms, and Italian herbs ladled over spaghetti and showered with Parmesan. Two hours of simmering builds layers of deep, rich flavor.