Cheese Recipes

Chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese and mushrooms, smothered in cream of chicken soup with white wine, and topped with buttery stuffing. An easy retro casserole.

Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.

Chicken Florentine casserole layers chicken breast strips over a bed of rice, spinach, and cream of chicken soup, finished with melted Swiss cheese. A weeknight one-dish bake with classic Florentine flavors.

Kentucky bourbon pecan cake with maraschino cherries, mace, and a pound of butter. Wrapped in bourbon-soaked cheesecloth and aged for up to a month for a rich, boozy fruitcake.

Parmesan-crumbed chicken breast pan-fried in olive oil and butter with a crispy breadcrumb, Parmesan, and parsley crust over Dijon mustard. A golden, crunchy breaded chicken cutlet.

Lightened-up hash brown casserole with frozen shredded potatoes, evaporated skim milk, nonfat sour cream, and sharp cheddar under a crisp buttered cornflake crust. A church-potluck classic, reformed.

Lighter pumpkin cream cheese pie with fat-free cream cheese, egg whites, and maple syrup in a phyllo pastry crust. All the fall flavor with less guilt per slice.

Orange-Banana Bundt Cake with fresh orange zest, mashed bananas, sour cream, and a coconut-lined pan for a tropical twist on banana cake. Food processor method.

Breakfast sausage apple pie, a sweet-savory hand-me-down brunch pie of smoked sausage layered with apple pie filling, sharp cheddar, and a brown sugar streusel crust. Five ingredients, one skillet, one pie plate.

A delicious rice dish that gets its wonderful flavor from the shredded cheddar cheese and a bit of chili powder.

Invite your neighbors over to try this decadent cheesecake that is bound to make a good impression!

Light and fluffy Jello salad blending apricot gelatin with canned apricots, cream cheese, and whipped topping for a retro dessert.

Crispy bread cups filled with marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and mayo, broiled until bubbly. An elegant bite-sized appetizer you can make ahead.

Creamy baked ziti without tomato sauce, loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Garlicky cheese filling bakes into golden, bubbling comfort food in just 40 minutes.

Self-crusting bean and cheese pie packed with chickpeas, kidney beans, and taco seasoning under a bubbly cheddar top. The cheesy biscuit crust forms right in the pan.

Stir-fried sirloin strips tossed with bow-tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan. This 1993 National Beef Cook-Off recipe is a 30-minute weeknight winner.