Cheese recipes

A deliciously seasoned soft spread served as part of the cheese course at a restaurant in Lyons, France.

Baked cheddar cheese balls with crispy rice cereal, butter, cayenne, and hot sauce. Dime-sized, crispy appetizer bites that bake in under 10 minutes and store indefinitely.

Baked polenta with Parmesan and Swiss cheese, layered casserole-style for golden, bubbly edges and a creamy cornmeal center. Italian-American comfort food at its rustic best.

Three-cheese vegetarian lasagna with mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan layered in a homemade tomato sauce. A meatless casserole baked in one hour with a 10-minute rest for clean slices.

Family macaroni and cheese blends Velveeta into a classic béchamel for ultra-creamy sauce, then bakes with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack on top until bubbly. Crowd-pleasing weeknight comfort.

Popcorn with cheese tosses freshly popped stovetop kernels with melted butter and grated Parmesan, then bakes briefly so the cheese sets into a crispy savory coat. Movie night, upgraded.

This delicious dip is perfect for crackers, chips and even vegetables.

Classic cheese pierogi filling made with cottage cheese or farmer's cheese, eggs, butter, and sugar. A traditional Polish-style sweet cheese filling with optional raisins and cinnamon.

Chili-Cheese Bake layers Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese with green chilies under an egg-flour batter and bubbly tomato sauce. A Southwestern casserole with minimal prep.

Fluffy baked egg squares loaded with Monterey Jack, cheddar, and chopped green chilis. Cut into bite-sized cubes, these Tex-Mex appetizers are just as good cold as they are warm from the oven.

Fruited cheese log of Monterey Jack and cream cheese blended with dried apricots, dates, raisins, and sherry, rolled in walnuts. The holiday appetizer plate centerpiece.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, and egg, baked in a homemade basil tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Classic Italian comfort food.

Homemade paneer from just milk and lemon juice. Curdle, strain, press overnight, and cut into cubes for frying. The simplest fresh cheese you can make at home.

This cheesy chicken & mushroom lasagna saves your time and expense with judicious ingredient choices but doesn't skimp on delivering big, bold flavors. It's a perfect example of how a little ingenuity can turn simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.

Layered cream cheese, cheddar, and spicy chili baked until bubbly and golden. This lighter chili cheese dip uses fat-free cheeses and comes together in under an hour. Scoop it up with tortilla chips.

Chive-cheese compound butter made with Roquefort and chopped chives, rolled into a log for easy slicing. A rich, savory butter for steaks, bread, or baked potatoes.