Recipe Sifter

Oatmeal apple cheese cookies pair sharp cheddar with sweet apples and warm cinnamon for a sweet-savory cookie that captures classic apple pie a la mode in every bite.

Learn how to make a hearty and comforting pork roast slow cooker main dish featuring tender pork shoulder, aromatics, and veggies slow-cooked in a rich and savory tomato sauce. To add a delightful twist to the dish, cornmeal dumplings are added during the last part of the cooking process.

Texas cheese wafers are sharp cheddar and butter crackers with cayenne heat and crisp rice cereal crunch. A savory, spicy Tex-Mex snack baked in 15 minutes.

Easy broccoli cheddar soup made from scratch with a quick butter-flour roux, milk, chicken broth, broccoli florets, and sharp cheddar. A creamy 25-minute weeknight soup recipe.

Olive cheese balls with cheddar cheese dough wrapped around pimento-stuffed green olives and baked golden. A make-ahead party appetizer that freezes well.

Cheese onion morsels with sharp cheddar, butter, and parsley baked into savory bite-sized drop biscuits. A make-ahead appetizer that freezes well and reheats in minutes.

Sweet potato, apple, and onion gratin layered with Granny Smith apples, sauteed onions, and a crispy bacon-cheddar-breadcrumb topping broiled golden brown.

Creamy Vidalia onion and mushroom casserole with a cream cheese sauce, topped with cheddar and cracker crumbs. A rich vegetable side dish baked until bubbly.

Chard enchiladas: corn tortillas rolled with sautéed Swiss chard in a creamy cheddar bechamel, topped with hot salsa and baked. A vegetarian weeknight alternative to meat fillings.

Fisherman's pie with cod, catfish, shrimp, and crab in a creamy Tabasco-spiked sauce, topped with piped mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese in a potato shell crust.

Slow cooker brunch casserole with ground beef, spinach, mushrooms, and an egg-and-milk custard topped with sharp cheddar. Overnight Crock-Pot breakfast for a crowd.

Cheddar cheese pretzels made with aged cheddar, butter, Dijon mustard, and cayenne, topped with poppy seeds. A savory make-ahead appetizer that keeps for days.

Ham and potato casserole with a homemade cream sauce, diced ham, sliced potatoes, and cheddar cheese on top. A comforting one-dish dinner baked in 45 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Golden, bubbly broccoli cheese bake with sharp cheddar, eggs, and a light batter crust. Cut into squares for a hearty vegetarian main or side dish.

Broccoli mushroom casserole smothered in homemade cheddar sauce with sauteed mushrooms and green pepper. A vegetarian bake ready in 40 minutes.

Rotini pasta in creamy cheddar sauce with diced chicken, baked until bubbly and topped with crunchy cornflake crumbs. Midwestern comfort.