This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is...
Author: Rhoda Boone
This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Creamy, cheesy macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: This is the macaroni and cheese that dreams are made of. A hit of ground mustard brings an unexpected kick to this guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Author: Rhoda Boone
This faster and healthier version of Chicken Parmesan is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad to round out the meal.
Author: Rhoda Boone
When great dips get together, it's magic. This recipe boasts all the beauty of a creamy onion dip with the irresistible appeal of queso.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Extra-sharp Cheddar and malty English ale balance perfectly in this hearty soup.
My grandmother passed this recipe down to my mom and she then passed it on to me. It's a casserole of pure comfort. First, bitter endive is simmered until sweet, then wrapped in savory ham and smothered...
Author: Jean Georges Vongerichten
Ripe heirloom tomatoes and sharp cheddar cheese are a match made in heaven in this savory pie.
Author: Sam Worley
Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.
Author: Rhoda Boone
This gluten-free dish offers all the melty goodness of a mac 'n' cheese dinner, without the carb-heavy pasta. A dash of curry powder adds a gentle hint of spice that makes this a freezer dinner the whole...
Author: Anna Stockwell
This sandwich can be lunch, a snack, or a late-night thing. Eat it with potato chips and lemonade; it's also great with a simple green salad for dinner.
Author: Susan Regis
Two rimmed baking sheets and a hot oven mimic a giant panini press, making grilled cheese for a crowd a super quick and easy prospect.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Jamón Serrano, a salty cured Spanish ham, is the traditional pairing for Manchego cheese. The ham is sold at specialty foods stores and at Spanish and Latin markets, and the cheese can be found at some...
Author: Rick Rodgers
We take potato dumplings to the next level by bathing them in cream, studding them with Gorgonzola dolce-a sweeter, milder variety of blue cheese-and topping them with crisp breadcrumbs.
Author: Victoria Granof
When I put these ingredients in my rice cooker, I knew the flavors would complement each other, but I wondered what the dish would look like. It was lovely! The soft, melting goat cheese mingled with the...
Author: Diane Phillips
Feed a crowd with a baked casserole version of the classic French Croque Madame sandwich with smoky ham, melty cheese, creamy sauce, and gently cooked eggs.
Author: Rhoda Boone
Store-bought puff pastry makes these savory "elephant ears" an easy bite-size appetizer for your next party.
Author: Union Square Events
Toss grated Parm into panko for crisper, better-tasting chicken cutlets. Want nuggets? Just cut the chicken into smaller pieces before breading.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
This savory waffle recipe is a ham and cheese sandwich disguised as the greatest brunch dish of all time.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
This classic pasta has only a few ingredients, but they transform into a surprisingly velvety, flavorful dish.
Author: Molly Baz
Removing all but a strip of the eggplant's skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart.
Author: Dawn Perry
Using a mild cheese like Colby will get you closest to the American cheese you remember from childhood, but feel free to play around with something sharper if you wish. Cheddar makes an assertive substitution,...
Author: Sam Worley
This pie, modeled after recipes made by the ancient Romans, is cheesecake-like in texture and gets its gentle sweetness from a good bit of honey.
Author: Sam Worley
Miracle Whip adds tang and just a touch of sweetness to this five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread, while traditional mayonnaise gives it balance and richness.
Author: Shai Sevier
Don't let the delicate look of these hors d'oeuvres fool you. A touch of cayenne gives them a hint of heat that makes them a tasty accompaniment to a pre-dinner cocktail-or even a cold beer.
Author: Lillian Chou
This combination of rich smoky ham, tangy mustard, melty cheese, and ripe tomato is perfect for a lavish breakfast with a fried egg or served with a bowl of soup.
Author: Rebekah Peppler
Cooking the potatoes on a wire rack lets hot air circulate around them, so they get extra crisp.
What do people want from boxed mac and cheese? More cheese! This D.I.Y. version is extra cheesy but just as easy. Plus you can make it with any shape pasta you choose.
Author: Rhoda Boone
This large galette takes root vegetables to the next level. Serving a smaller crowd? Just divide this recipe by half to make a single round galette.
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
Sweet and smoky flavors make this quick and easy pizza a new favorite.
Author: Katherine Sacks
A knife-and-fork situation, with plenty of crunch and gooey, melty textures going on.
Skip the mess of dredging and deep frying with these super-easy mozzarella sticks.
Author: Molly Baz
This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is...
Author: Rhoda Boone