Cheese Recipes

Homemade chili sauce for canning with ripe tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, pickling spices, and vinegar reduced by half. A classic preserved condiment processed in a boiling water bath.

Light fettuccine Alfredo made with skim evaporated milk instead of cream. Parmesan, green onions, and parsley create a thick, creamy sauce without the heavy calories.

Corn stuffed poblano chiles filled with cheddar, pecans, red peppers, and egg. Roasted, peeled, and baked with a savory-sweet corn filling for an easy Mexican-inspired vegetarian dish.

A hearty deep-dish quiche loaded with deviled ham, chopped hard-cooked eggs, and a double hit of Swiss and cheddar cheese in a silky cream custard. Brunch just got a whole lot more interesting.

Classic broccoli rice casserole with sharp cheddar, cream of chicken soup, and sauteed onions. Mix, bake, and serve this crowd-pleasing side in under an hour.

A diabetic-friendly pumpkin cheese pie with a tangy cream cheese layer under spiced pumpkin custard. No added sugar, sweetened naturally for holiday tables that need a lighter dessert option.

Creamy Mexican avocado-lime soup with cilantro, cumin, crema Mexicana, and chicken broth, puréed smooth and topped with Cotija cheese and fresh avocado cubes.

Slow-braised shredded beef in red and green chile sauces with tomatillos, green chiles, and cumin. A New Mexican-style chile stew served with avocado and white cheese.

Pizza pomodoro with homemade garlic dough topped with overlapping Roma tomato slices, fresh basil, and Parmesan. A simple Italian flatbread pizza from scratch.

Cranberry-swirled cheesecake on an Oreo chocolate crust with orange zest, ribboned filling, and a tart cranberry topping. A stunning holiday centerpiece that cuts like a dream.

Bite-sized phyllo crackers filled with spinach, goat cheese, shallots, and nutmeg, shaped like Christmas crackers and baked golden. A festive holiday appetizer you can make ahead.

Lemony risotto with quartered artichoke hearts, sweet peas, fresh dill, and Parmesan stirred in at the end. A bright, herb-forward Italian rice dish that captures spring in every creamy spoonful.

Cheesy Mexican chicken casserole layers corn chips, cooked chicken, Rotel-spiked cream soups, onions, and sharp cheddar into a Tex-Mex weeknight bake. Freezer-friendly comfort food.

Neapolitan spaghetti sauce slow-simmered for 3 hours with ground beef, three forms of tomato, whole chili peppers, and sliced stuffed green olives. Rich, thick, and full of heat.

Tropical cheesecake on a coconut macaroon crust topped with fresh mango slices and a Grand Marnier orange sauce. A showstopper dessert that brings island vibes to every creamy, citrusy bite.

Sauteed shrimp in a rich cream cheese and Swiss cheese sauce with white wine, broiled under golden breadcrumbs. Serve this elegant French-inspired casserole over rice or pasta in under 45 minutes.