Cheese Recipes

Green vegetable pasta soup loaded with leeks, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, peas, and orzo simmered in chicken broth. A bright, spring-forward one-pot soup finished with fresh herbs for a quick weeknight dinner.

Quick microwave cheese grits: creamy Southern-style grits cooked hands-off in the microwave with garlic salt and melted cheese, no scorching and no constant stirring.

Moist chocolate cupcakes piped with creamy peanut butter filling, then topped with swirls of the same sweet cream cheese frosting for spooky Halloween treats.

Pita bread calzone stuffed with ham, Jarlsberg cheese, sauteed peppers, and mushrooms. A quick, single-serving lunch baked in foil until golden.

Southern crustless quiche with grits, chopped ham, cheddar cheese, eggs, dry mustard, and a dash of hot sauce. Thick cooked grits replace the pastry crust.

Ham and corn chowder with creamed corn, cheddar cheese, and milk heated low and slow. A thick, no-fuss soup that uses leftover ham and pantry staples.

Crustless garden quiche with mushrooms, onion, shredded carrots, and light processed cheese in a cholesterol-free egg and skim milk custard. No pie crust needed for this lighter take.

Sharp cheddar, cinnamon-spiced apples, and crunchy walnuts bake into a savory-sweet quick bread that's perfect for fall brunches or afternoon tea.

Homemade herb yogurt cheese strained with thyme, basil, and pepper. A low-fat spread for crackers or baked potatoes that keeps for two weeks in the fridge.

Homemade pizza crust mixes Parmesan and Romano cheese right into a soft bread machine dough for an extra-savory base. Roll, top, and bake into golden, cheese-flecked pizza.

Honey almond tartlets with a flaky sour cream pastry shell, cream cheese and honey filling, toasted almonds, and fresh strawberries on top. An elegant make-ahead dessert.

Honey Newtons with a cheddar cheese cookie dough and a honey-fig filling simmered to marmalade consistency. A sweet-savory filled cookie with an unexpected cheese pastry.

Spicy chicken green chili with tomatillos, fresh green chiles, ground red chile, oregano, and cumin. A Southwestern-style chili simmered 3-4 hours for deep, layered heat.

Make-ahead hot chicken salad with crushed potato chips, cheddar, almonds, and creamy mayo-soup base. Assemble the night before, bake until bubbly for retro potluck perfection.

Hot corned beef sandwiches with American cheese, green olives, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce stuffed in coney buns and heated in foil. A quick, savory, retro lunch ready in 15 minutes.

Hot crabmeat dip baked with cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until bubbly and gooey. Just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes for an easy party appetizer.