Cheese/15 recipes

Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.

Cocktail crab dip blends flaked crab meat with cream cheese, ketchup, horseradish, and hot sauce for a creamy, tangy party dip. No cooking, ready in 15 minutes.

Quick pasta with fresh garden vegetables, herbs and shaved cheese. Simple 15-minute Italian-style penne dinner showcasing summer produce.

A homemade Boursin-style cheese dip made by creaming butter and cream cheese with garlic, Italian seasoning and minced walnuts. Silky, garlicky and ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

Microwave mac and cheese with broccoli and cauliflower: a 15-minute single-serve comfort dish built entirely in the microwave. Creamy cheddar sauce, tender pasta, and vegetables snuck right in.

Gourmandise cheese topped with butter-toasted pine nuts for a rich, three-ingredient appetizer that comes together in under 15 minutes.

Easy nachos: three-ingredient nachos with tortilla chips, melted American cheese food, and salsa. A 15-minute snack for game day, movie night, or kid lunches.

Cream cheese rugelach rolled with cinnamon-spiced walnuts. The flaky three-ingredient dough bakes into tender, buttery crescents in under 15 minutes.

Blue cheese spinach salad with a creamy homemade dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, oregano, and garlic oil. Chunky, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Tuna and cheddar cheese buns stuffed with tuna salad, hard-boiled egg, olives, and sweet relish, then microwaved until melty. A quick make-ahead lunch ready in under 15 minutes.

Rye bread topped with a spicy ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and melted Velveeta cheese mixture. Make-ahead freezer-friendly party appetizer that bakes up hot in 15 minutes.

Watercress goat cheese salad with pecan halves is a three-ingredient starter that takes 15 minutes. Peppery greens, creamy chevre, and crunchy nuts.

Bell pepper rajas broiled with melted Monterey Jack cheese, black olives, and red pepper flakes. A colorful Mexican appetizer ready in 15 minutes flat.

Filled French omelet with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives. A quick, loaded breakfast for two that comes together in 15 minutes.

Stuffed celery with provolone cheese, minced ham, butter, and Worcestershire sauce. A 5-minute no-cook appetizer that fills 15 to 20 celery pieces.

Mini cream cheese tarts on vanilla wafer crusts topped with cherry pie filling. No-roll, no-fuss bite-sized cheesecakes that bake in just 15 minutes.