Cheese Recipes

Squash lasagna replaces noodles with sauteed yellow crookneck squash and zucchini layered with Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, Monterey Jack, and cottage cheese. A low-carb, noodle-free casserole.

Cold crabmeat mousse with cream cheese, celery, and Worcestershire set in a gelatin mold. A creamy retro appetizer spread that pairs beautifully with club crackers.

Layered lasagna torte baked in a springform pan with ricotta, fontina, fresh spinach, and a homemade tomato-basil sauce with shredded carrots. A stunning round lasagna you slice like a cake.

New Haven-style white clam pizza with chopped clams, smoky bacon, fresh garlic, Romano cheese, and oregano on a cornmeal-dusted crust. No red sauce, no mozzarella, just briny coastal flavor.

Toasted cumin, chili powder, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn simmered into a bold Southwestern sauce served over pasta with melted cheddar on top.

Fluffy lemon cheesecake swaps cream cheese for ricotta and lightens up with skim milk and reduced-fat crust. A bright, citrusy dessert with a soft, almost custardy crumb in a graham cracker shell.

Jalapeno casserole layered with green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced tomatoes in an egg custard. A Tex-Mex baked dish topped with sour cream and avocado.

Budget-friendly chicken noodle casserole with fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar, and pimiento. Works with turkey, ham, or tuna for a flexible weeknight dinner.

Baked ground beef patties with Dijon cheddar cheese sauce and a tomato slice on top. A homey, fork-and-knife dinner that skips the burger bun entirely.

Having a few guests over for dinner? Serve these delicious tart that will have people sending compliments to the chef!

Huevos en rabo de mestiza are Mexican eggs poached in a chunky tomato-green chile sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A vegetarian one-skillet meal.

Baked artichoke dip with frozen artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan. A reliable crowd-pleaser that comes together in about 10 minutes of hands-on work.

Pile it high! This homemade Chicago-style deep dish pizza features a golden yeast crust loaded with six meats, mushrooms, peppers, and stretchy mozzarella. A true meat lover's deep dish dream.

Homemade sesame cheese dip mix with Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and celery seed. Stir into sour cream or yogurt for a nutty, savory party dip ready in minutes.

Pastitsio with layered macaroni, seasoned ground beef in tomato-wine sauce, and creamy bechamel topped with kefalotiri cheese. A traditional Greek baked pasta casserole.

Rum-glazed apple cheesecake with cinnamon-spiced McIntosh apples, toasted pecans, and an apple jelly-rum glaze over a graham cracker crust. A fall showstopper.