Cheese Recipes

Margarita cheesecake spiked with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime on a graham crust, crowned with a tangy lime sour cream topping. The cocktail you love, in creamy sliceable form.

Ground beef burgers mixed with spinach, Parmesan, and marinara, then grilled and topped with melted mozzarella. An Italian-American twist on the classic burger that tastes like meatballs in patty form.

Low-fat tuna salad blends water-packed tuna with cottage cheese instead of heavy mayo, plus chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, and scallions. A high-protein lunch ready in 10 minutes.

This simplest of pesto recipes becomes an easy and delicious cracker spread by adding softened cream cheese.

This was my lunch today, packed with goodness and yumminess. I only made 1 quesadilla for myself, so I quartered the recipe. It was delicious, loved the oozing cheese and the flavorsome veggies. A great combination on both flavor and texture. I broiled the top for a few minutes to make it nice, brown and crispy. Will be making this more often for sure.

The casserole turned out quite good, especially considering a reasonably low fat dish. Not only your mother will be impressed, this casserole is also an excellent breakfast or brunch at any occasions.

Shrimp boat on a crispy Boboli shell with lemon ricotta, artichoke hearts, and herb-sautéed shrimp in a white wine reduction. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Mushroom and onion quiche with Swiss cheese, heavy cream, and a dusting of nutmeg. Mushrooms and onions are stewed in butter first for deep, concentrated flavor in every slice.

Oil-free basil pesto with pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice instead of olive oil. A lighter, brighter pesto ready in 5 minutes.

Spam and potato casserole with cream of potato soup, sherry, and Parmesan baked until bubbly and golden. A quick comfort food dinner from pantry staples.

Baked artichoke and shrimp dip with cream cheese, Parmesan, picante sauce, and mayonnaise. A hot, creamy, spicy party dip ready in 35 minutes.

Hearty hamburger soup with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, rice, and tomatoes simmered in a rich broth. Even better the next day.

Cheesy stuffed chicken breasts: pounded chicken cutlets rolled around Monterey Jack and oregano, then coated in a chili-spiced cornmeal crust. Pan-browned, oven-finished, served with guacamole and salsa.

Savory sausage coffee cake with bulk sausage, Swiss and Parmesan, and a biscuit-mix batter. Brunch-friendly square casserole, no sweetness, all savory.

Impossible breakfast pie with sausage, cheddar, eggs, and Bisquick that forms its own crust as it bakes. An overnight make-ahead brunch casserole with just 5 minutes of prep.

Sloppy Joe-style pizza burgers with ground beef, pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and mushrooms on toasted buns. All the flavors of pizza in a handheld meal.