Cheese/3 recipes

Cheesy vegetable rice bake with zucchini, green pepper, cheddar and cream cheese. A comforting low-calorie casserole that comes together in about an hour.

Spicy sausage sandwiches on English muffins with homemade pepper-corn salsa, jalapenos, banana peppers, and melted Colby cheese. A fiery breakfast or lunch sandwich.

White chicken chili with dried white beans, green chiles, cumin, oregano, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A creamy, brothy alternative to traditional red chili.

Pastitsio with layered macaroni, seasoned ground beef in tomato-wine sauce, and creamy bechamel topped with kefalotiri cheese. A traditional Greek baked pasta casserole.

Texas white chili with dried white beans, chicken breast, green chilies, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese. A hearty, no-tomato chili simmered from scratch.

Broiled potato skins loaded with a fresh corn, black bean, tomato, and cucumber salsa with cilantro and lime, topped with melted cheese. A lighter take on loaded potato skins using Southwestern flavors.

Bologna casserole with cubed potatoes, green peppers, and cream of mushroom soup topped with American cheese. A retro microwave one-dish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Browned chicken breasts simmered in golden corn soup with broccoli florets and melted cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy one-skillet dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Chicken tetrazzini with a sage-scented cream sauce, spaghetti, mushrooms, and pimentos baked under melted Swiss cheese. A hearty casserole that serves 6 to 8.

Classic Southern congealed salad with lime Jello, marshmallows, crushed pineapple, pecans, cherries, and cheddar cheese. A retro potluck favorite that never goes out of style.

Raisin cream cheese spread with chutney, ginger, and sherry stirred into whipped cream cheese. A sweet-savory appetizer spread for crackers, bagels, or tea sandwiches.

Southwest omelette with nopalitos cactus, chunky salsa, and Monterey Jack cheese. A broiler-finished egg dish with bold Tex-Mex flavor, ready in 25 minutes.

Layered Mexican dip with mashed avocado, picante sauce, black olives, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. A no-cook party appetizer served with tortilla chips.

Braided onion bread with three rolled strips filled with butter, finely chopped onions, garlic, paprika, sesame seeds, and grated cheese. A showstopping savory yeast loaf.

Rotel potatoes: par-cooked potatoes simmered in spicy Ro-Tel tomatoes with optional eggs and cheese. A cheap, spicy, filling breakfast in under 45 minutes.

Garides Kokkiyia me Feta: Greek shrimp baked in scallop shells with tomato sauce, fresh basil, garlic, and melty feta cheese. A classic Aegean seafood appetizer.