196 fried cheese recipes

Seafood quiche squares are a party favorite: a flaky crescent-roll crust topped with shrimp, crab and two cheeses, baked in a custard and cut into bite-size squares. Easy, crowd-feeding finger food, served warm.

Bubbly, melty crab canapes on crispy melba rounds with Jarlsberg cheese and a hint of dry mustard. Ready in 25 minutes for effortless entertaining.

Overnight breakfast casserole with eggs, bacon, cheddar, Swiss cheese, and bread cubes. Assemble the night before, bake in the morning for an effortless brunch.

Cheesy broccoli tuna noodle bake with egg noodles, cream of cheddar soup, and melted cheddar on top. A comforting layered casserole made with pantry staples.

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.

Enchilada torte stacks flour tortillas, spiced ground beef and cheddar into a layered casserole, cooked entirely in the microwave in about 25 minutes. All the enchilada flavor with no rolling and no oven.

Homemade chicken nuggets fried golden in a Parmesan, paprika, and oregano coating. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and miles ahead of frozen. Makes 48 nuggets in just 30 minutes.

A quick microwave beef stroganoff with tender steak strips, mushrooms, and a rich cream cheese sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes and served over parsleyed egg noodles.

Overnight ham souffle (strata) layered with French bread, cheddar, mushrooms, and olives in an egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.

Barbecued beef in crusty rolls uses leftover cooked beef tossed in a tangy microwave sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. A weeknight sandwich shortcut that skips the smoker entirely.

Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese with a buttery breadcrumb topping, baked until golden and bubbling with sharp cheddar flavor.

Cheesy pull-apart bread made with refrigerator biscuits, cheddar, bacon bits, peppers, and pimentos. A 20-minute crowd-pleasing appetizer or side.

Get into the holiday spirit with this easy and delicious recipe that just might have you singing Christmas carols while you're working away!

Cheese-stuffed beef dogs made from seasoned ground chuck with a melty cheddar center, broiled until golden and served in buns. A kid-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Low cal crab dip blended from reduced-fat cream cheese, light sour cream, sharp cheddar, fresh crab meat, and a kick of horseradish. The lighter take on a party staple, no oven required.

Freezer mix pizza with a quick Bisquick-yeast crust topped with beef-tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A homemade pizza using pantry staples.