Main Dish recipe collection

Cheesy beef stuffed eggplant hollows out parboiled eggplants, fills the shells with seasoned ground beef, Romano, and breadcrumbs, then bakes under tomato sauce. Italian-American main course.

Grilled black bean pizza swaps tomato sauce for a smoky black bean spread, then piles on Monterey Jack, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pickled jalapeños. A Southwest take on grilled summer pizza.

Cheesy chicken casserole bakes tender chicken in a creamy mayo and cream-of-chicken sauce, under a blanket of melty cheddar and crisp breadcrumbs. An easy, comforting bake the whole family digs into.

Stuffed chicken breast rolls filled with fat-free mozzarella, mushrooms, chives, and yogurt, coated in paprika breadcrumbs and baked. A low-calorie chicken dinner with melty cheese inside.

Cheesy chicken with mushrooms layers seared chicken breasts under a creamy cheddar sauce, then crowns with buttery sauteed mushrooms and Parmesan. A pantry-friendly weeknight casserole that pairs with rice or mashed potatoes.

Cheesy chili over corn chips with ground beef, tomatoes, chili powder, and melted cheddar stirred in until gooey. Half nachos, half chili bowl, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Mexican quiche baked in crispy tostada shells with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, green chiles, and a half-and-half custard. Mini quiches with a cayenne kick for an unusual brunch presentation.

Stovetop macaroni and cheese with sharp cheddar, butter and cream. Five-ingredient creamy mac and cheese ready in 30 minutes, no roux, no oven required.

Zucchini quiche with a flaky crescent roll crust, sauteed zucchini and onion, mozzarella, and a balsamic-vinegar twist. A weeknight quiche shortcut that uses egg substitute for a lighter brunch.

Simple crockpot fiesta chicken with Mexican spices, vegetables, and cheese, slow-cooked for 5-6 hours and shredded for serving over rice or in tacos.

Cheesy fisherman's grill: canned salmon and fresh crab folded into a parsley-tomato béchamel, topped with parmesan, and broiled bubbling gold. A quick seafood gratin for two.

Cheesy Ham, Walnut, and Vegetable Stromboli recipe

Best chicken ever.

Great way to use up your leftover ham, it is easy to make, and turns out delicious!

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Cheesy meat log frosted with mashed potatoes and broiled with sharp cheddar on top. A vintage Lincoln's Birthday party centerpiece, somewhere between meatloaf and a yule log.