Cheese Recipes

Chopped black olives and canned clams stirred into sour cream with garlic powder and a kick of cayenne. Five minutes of effort, two hours in the fridge, and you've got a briny, creamy party dip.

Freezer manicotti: a make-ahead Italian pasta dinner with ricotta-stuffed tubes, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella. Pipe, assemble, freeze, and bake straight from the freezer on a busy night.

Vegetarian baked ziti layered with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp parmesan in tangy tomato sauce. Simple Italian comfort food ready in an hour.

Easy tamale pie tops a quick ground beef chili with a corn muffin batter, then bakes everything until the cornbread is golden and cheddar melts into pools. Weeknight Tex-Mex casserole in 45 minutes.

Vegetarian baked pasta with mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, layered with a cottage cheese filling and topped with savory tomato sauce. Lighter, lower-fat take on classic baked ziti.

Grilled Chicken, New Potato & Roasted Garlic Quesadilla recipe

Baked Parmesan chicken strips coated in a homemade bread crumb, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano crust. Buttery, golden chicken basted in pan drippings until tender.

A showstopping bundt cake with a hidden mint cream cheese swirl inside and a drizzled chocolate-mint glaze on top. Semi-homemade with devil's food cake mix.

A crispy, golden shrimp dish with a cheesy twist, featuring mozzarella-stuffed skewers coated in a flavorful breadcrumb and cornflake crust. Perfectly paired with rice and tartar sauce for a delightful meal.

English cheddar and vegetable soup pureed smooth with butternut squash, potatoes, and carrots. Finished with sharp cheddar, cream, and crispy bacon garnish.

Mexican turkey casserole layered with corn chips, green chiles, sour cream gravy, and melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex weeknight dinner using leftover turkey or chicken.

A pesto-slathered pizza topped with fontina, mozzarella, Parmesan, sliced Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil on a Boboli crust. Three cheeses, ten minutes, zero leftovers.

Frozen broccoli baked with cream of mushroom soup, cheddar, mayo, and eggs under a crunchy buttered cornbread stuffing topping. The potluck side dish everyone fights over.

Grilled veggie burger with pineapple, red onion, Swiss cheese and lettuce on a whole wheat bun. Tropical vegetarian burger ready in 20 minutes.

Chicken legs braised in broth, topped with melted Monterey Jack and smothered in sautéed tri-color peppers with lime, garlic, and jalapeño cheese. Tex-Mex comfort food in 45 minutes.

Microwave chili pie with ground beef, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, olives, and crushed tortilla chips on top. A fast Tex-Mex casserole ready in about 15 minutes.