520 melted cheese recipes

Crustless tuna and cheddar pie that makes its own base from Bisquick, eggs, and milk. Topped with tomato slices and melted cheese. A one-dish dinner with no rolling or crimping.

Cream of broccoli soup with cheese is an easy, ultra-creamy comfort bowl: tender broccoli and onion in a silky cheese sauce made foolproof with melt-perfect Velveeta, half-and-half and a flour thickener.

Mini shrimp quiche baked in crescent roll dough cups with a brandy-spiked egg custard and melted Gruyere cheese. Bite-sized appetizers that bake in 20 minutes and freeze beautifully for make-ahead entertaining.

Hungarian baked chicken with paprika-browned breasts layered over cabbage, sliced apples, and onions, finished with melted Swiss cheese. Sweet, savory, and hearty.

Single-serving omelet with sauteed scallions, lemon thyme, and melted cheese. A simple, herb-scented breakfast that cooks in about 10 minutes.

Crustless crab quiche with snow crab, crispy bacon, and melted Swiss cheese in a Bisquick egg custard. A rich, savory brunch or dinner that skips the pastry entirely.

Rotelle pasta in Menonita cheese cream sauce with roasted pasilla chilies, garlic, and cilantro. A Mexican-Italian fusion baked casserole with smoky heat and mellow melted cheese.

Hot tuna sandwiches loaded with cheddar, hard-boiled eggs, olives, pickles, and green pepper, microwaved until the cheese melts. A retro tuna melt with a loaded deli-style filling.

Mexican omelet with melted cheese, green chiles, and a spoonful of casera sauce. Topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro for a fast, satisfying southwestern breakfast.

Open-faced pesto, tomato, and melted cheese sandwich on a roll, broiled until bubbly. Five-minute lunch with bright basil pesto and gooey cheese.

Baked scallops in a creamy mushroom and sherry sauce with tarragon, topped with bread crumbs and melted cheese. An elegant seafood casserole that's deceptively easy to make.

Fluffy two-egg omelet stuffed with chopped shrimp, melted Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, and fresh parsley. A protein-packed breakfast or brunch that comes together in minutes.

Nacho popcorn baked with corn chips, taco-seasoned butter, and melted shredded cheese for a crunchy, cheesy snack ready in under 20 minutes.

Chive croute with tomato and cheese: lightly toasted cheese bread topped with fresh tomato, chives, and melted cheese broiled until bubbly. A quick open-faced sandwich for snacking, soup, or brunch.

Feta and ricotta cheese fondue melted with butter and lemon juice. A creamy, tangy Greek-inspired dip ready in 10 minutes. Serve immediately for best flavor.

Crostini topped with roasted red pepper strips and smoked mozzarella, broiled until the cheese melts into toasted baguette. Four ingredients for an easy Italian appetizer where the smoky cheese steals the show.