Cheese recipes

Ricotta and cream cheese blend with amaretto liqueur and vanilla in this lighter cheesecake where a graham cracker crust supports creamy filling that's less dense than New York style but just as satisfying.

Ricotta pudding baked in individual cups until puffed and golden, made with part-skim ricotta, lemon zest, and a folded egg white for souffle-like lift. A light Italian-style dessert.

Hot sausage and mirliton casserole is the New Orleans Creole classic: chayote squash baked with Italian sausage, bell peppers, bread cubes, mozzarella, and fontina. A holiday-table staple.

Turkey saltimbocca pan-sears thin turkey cutlets in butter, then tops them with prosciutto, melted Muenster, and fresh sage. A 5-ingredient Italian-American classic ready in under 10 minutes.

Make the world's best lasagna that's both healthy and tantalizing when it comes to flavor.

Whipped cream cheese and sour cream folded with caviar, fresh dill, grated onion, and a squeeze of lemon. A 15-minute no-cook appetizer dip that turns any gathering into something special.

Chicken and egg noodles baked in a velvety lemon-nutmeg cream sauce topped with Parmesan and paprika. German-style comfort food that's golden, bubbly, and irresistible.

Don't let your crockpot collect dust. Instead use it to create this cheesy, scrumptious dish that is bound to be your family's favorite.

Grouper fillets nestled on wilted spinach, draped in a Swiss and Parmesan cheese sauce with a whisper of Pernod, then broiled until bubbly and golden. Restaurant-quality seafood in 30 minutes.

Holiday pasta bake layers penne with eggplant tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead crowd-feeder that bakes into a bubbling, cheesy, eggplant-rich casserole. Serves eight from one dish.

Vegetarian lasagne made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) in a chunky tomato sauce, layered with cottage cheese and cheddar. A hearty, meat-free comfort food bake.

Quick onion soup with beef stock, cheddar cheese, and toasted French bread. Tender sautéed onions simmer 15 minutes, then broil with cheese for 4 servings.

Eggs baked in sour cream with breadcrumbs, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan. A rich, creamy brunch dish with set whites and golden, bubbly cheese on top.

A four-ingredient garlic dressing made with plain yogurt, low-fat Italian dressing, Parmesan, and fresh garlic. Light, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Lasagna roll ups with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan baked seam-side down. A fun twist on classic lasagna thats easier to serve with built-in portion control.

Lazy chili rellenos skip the frying and batter. Green chiles stuffed with sharp cheddar and baked in a simple egg custard. A no-fuss, five-ingredient take on the Mexican classic.