196 fried cheese recipes

Simple to make - delicious for breakfast with bacon and tomato relish.

Shredded Spam and sharp cheddar rolled into a zesty cheeseball with horseradish, Worcestershire, and chili powder, then coated in crunchy chopped nuts. A retro appetizer that keeps the cracker crowd coming back.

These apricot canapes are so easy to make, and they taste absolutely delicious. Slightly sour, a bit of sweet, nutty and peppery tastes are all in one bite. Just pick it up, and put in your mouth.

Make-ahead freezer quiche with bacon, ham, Gruyere, Swiss, and a nutmeg-spiked custard. Assembled ahead and frozen solid, then baked straight from the freezer for a hands-off party appetizer.

Reuben quiche with shredded corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard in a caraway-seeded crust. All the flavors of a Reuben sandwich in pie form.

Pecan cheese crisps made with sharp cheddar, dry mustard, and cayenne. A slice-and-bake savory cracker that makes 84 crispy, cheese-packed rounds.

Asparagus spears wrapped in ham slices and baked under a homemade cheddar cheese sauce with dry mustard. A retro-style ham and asparagus roll-up that makes a satisfying weeknight dinner in about 35 minutes.

Breakfast sausage cheddar casserole layers cubed bread, browned sausage, and sharp cheese under a custard of eggs, milk, and dry mustard. Make-ahead overnight brunch strata for holiday mornings.

Hamburger pizza with a quick Bisquick yeast crust topped with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Two pizzas in one hour.

Cold crab dip with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sharp aged cheddar, hard-boiled eggs and minced onion. Mixed in 10 minutes and refrigerated. Serve with crackers, toast points or crudites for parties.

Ham egg and cheese breakfast casserole with croutons, cheddar, and a custard of eggs, milk, dry mustard, and flour. A crowd-feeding brunch bake that cuts into clean squares.

A great way to use up day-old bread. I like preparing everything and assemble the casserole the night before, then pop the dish into the oven the next morning. The entire house smells "delicious" :) I do sometimes add some sweet bell pepper or broccoli, and my kids don't mind eating veggie this way at all!

Sharp cheddar and bacon freezer log blended with dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Slice from frozen onto party rye for an instant make-ahead appetizer spread.

Classic ground beef meatloaf with Parmesan, oregano, and bread cubes, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Old-school diner comfort food that serves 6 hungry people.

Make-ahead brunch egg casserole with sourdough bread, cheddar, Swiss cheese, and green chilies baked in an egg custard. Assembled the night before and baked the next morning.

Crispy browned SPAM meets crunchy broccoli, sharp cheddar, peppery radishes, and toasted pecans in a tangy white wine vinaigrette. Chill for an hour and this hearty salad is ready to steal the show at any potluck.