20 Cheesy Recipes That'll Make You Melt
More cheese, please! These 20 Cheesy Recipes will make you melt with joy and satisfaction. From brie to cheddar to parmesan, cheese is the main character in each of these recipes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy combination or an ooey, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth bake, you'll fall in love with cheese over and over again with each bite!
1. Cheesy Chicken Explosion
To say this dish is a blast would be underselling it! Cheesy Chicken Explosion brings its own boom with crunchy, savory chicken breasts slathered in a dynamite mustard and barbeque sauce swirl and mixed with bacon for an extra crackle. But you can't have a Cheesy Chicken Explosion without the cheese, and the melty half-pound of creamy, buttery Monterey Jack cheese provides that and then some! With all this piled atop tender pasta, the Cheesy Chicken Explosion bursts with flavor, and your tastebuds will be in awe!
See More2. Ham & Cheese Strata
Ham & Cheese Strata is a breakfast casserole with buttery layers of bread, eggs, ham, and cheese! This dish is perfect for hosting brunch gatherings or holidays because you can make it ahead of time and simply stick it in the oven once you're ready to enjoy. Ham & Cheese Strata is savory, melty, cheesy, and rich, perfect to make your morning a celebration. Top with green onions for a crowd-pleasing breakfast!
See More3. Honey Baked Brie
A simple baked brie might seem like nothing new, but it's become all the rage as people rediscover the beauty of this creamy delight. Honey Baked Brie takes the melty marvel to new heights, using honey to highlight the cheese's natural sweetness and crunchy almonds to add texture. Throw in some baguette slices for dipping (although anything tastes good when dipped in melted brie) and you literally have a recipe for success. Honey Baked Brie will impress everyone at the party from the very first bite!
See More4. Kiss-Me Queso Chicken
A romance for your taste buds! A whirlwind of experiences! Kiss-Me Queso Chicken is electric just like a first kiss! The chicken is golden, beautifully spiced, and savory, while the vegetables add brightness and sweetness, and the queso... well, it's queso! Creamy and cheesy and just a little spicy, mmmm! Kiss-Me Queso Chicken will blow you away!
See More5. Cheesy Cornbread Casserole
Cheese! Creamy, sharp, wonderful cheese! Cheese makes everyone happy, and that's a fact you can take to the bank. Cheesy Cornbread Casserole is particularly rich in cheddar cheese, made even tangier from soup cream and garlic. The only thing that could make Cheesy Cornbread Casserole better is... well, cornbread of course! Moist, sweet, crumbly cornbread! Yep, this casserole is going to become your favorite, and you can take that to the bank, too!
See More6. Bang-Bang Mac & Cheese
Finally, a mac and cheese dish that explodes with flavor! Bang-Bang Mac & Cheese has everything you want from mac and cheese: creamy, melty, stretchy cheese sauce with notes of cheddar, Colby-Jack, and Monterey Jack blanketing tender pasta with a topping of crunchy, toasted breadcrumbs. But Bang-Bang Mac & Cheese has a secret ingredient — a hit of cayenne pepper that adds a kick of heat and spice. This actually makes it taste even more cheesy by contrast, so you may just have the cheesiest mac and cheese around when you serve this up!
See More7. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Cauliflower has gotten quite the PR makeover in the last few years. In the past, it was mostly bland and served steamed alongside more delicious items. These days, the veggie is made into rice, pizza crust, and steak. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is yet another innovative and delicious interpretation. The mild flavor of the cauliflower lets the rich cheese and butter take center stage. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole makes a competitive companion to mashed potatoes alongside a holiday spread, but also with a protein for a balanced dinner.
See More8. Tinga-licious Quesadillas
Well, isn't this an idea? Quesadillas stuffed with chicken tinga. What a concept! Tinga-licious Quesadillas fill the cheesy, crispy tortillas with the spicy, juicy Mexican favorite, along with fluffy rice and citrus-fragrant cilantro. And that's not even the end of it! There's a homemade garlic-lime sauce and mango salsa on top! There really is no end to the wonders that Tinga-licious Quesadillas provide. It's the best culinary idea you can make at home!
See More9. Superb Cheddar Bread
Time is precious and this is worth every minute! Superb Cheddar Bread is filled to perfection with all the cheesy goodness. Homemade yeast bread rises to the top, then is rolled together with a cheesy, garlic, yummy center, that's twisted into a circle of beloved happiness. Baked until golden-brown, you won't taste anything like this again! Slice after slice, Superb Cheddar Bread is the optimum side option at all your eating-focused events. It's so good, you may have to make a double batch!
See More10. Easy Cheese Ball
Never worry about what to serve your party guests ever again! Easy Cheese Ball is creamy, tangy, seasoned beautifully, and of course cheesy! With a layer of crunchy pecans over top, the Easy Cheese Ball is a delectable appetizer when served with crackers, vegetables, or toast. This can be made ahead of time so you don’t need to worry about bringing something to the next gathering!
See More11. Pimento Sausage Balls
When you're about to have a ball (as in a party), then you need a tasty sphere to get the good flavors rolling! These Pimento Sausage Balls are definitely it. The way the spicy sausage melds so tastily with the creamy pimento cheese makes it easy to see why this app is always the life of any party. We love that they're super easy to make, so whether it's a big or small occasion you're planning, a nice spread of Pimento Sausage Balls are always great to have around!
See More12. Party Cheese Bread
Every party deserves a centerpiece that will "wow" your guests! Well, this centerpiece has nothing to do with flowers, but it sure does deliver the cheese! The bumping smells from Party Cheese Bread will be beckoning to your partygoers from the minute they step in the door. The fluffy and tender boss of a sourdough loaf combined with the pull of the spicy, melty cheeses will be all the temptation they can handle! It sounds to us like Party Cheese Bread will be the life of any party, that's for sure! Get out the disco ball and start dancing the night away with this hunk-of-burnin'-cheesy love! It's just so good, you might not know what hit you!
See More13. Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells
The crossover of Italian and Mexican cuisines finds a new way to amaze with Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells! Each of the tender pasta shells is stuffed with zesty, savory taco meat, vibrant salsa, and melty cheese, then topped with even more salsa and cheese, and baked until bubbly! Top it up with Tex-Mex favorites like sour cream and olives, and you have a meal worth crossing the Atlantic for! Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells are just great that way!
See More14. Million Dollar Mac
Cha-ching! That's the sound your taste buds will make once you take a bite of Million Dollar Mac! This take on classic macaroni and cheese elevates every part of the dish to its richest form; the cheese sauce is a horde of sharp, creamy, tangy, and buttery flavors, and the pasta is tender and perfect for catching every drop of the sauce. It even has a layer of sour cream melted into it for an even more creamy tang. The bread crumb and Gruyère topping serve as a buttery, smoky top hat to each serving. Million Dollar Mac is ready for a night out on the town and ready to whisk your tongue away to sparkling ballrooms!
See More15. Cheddar Scallion Dip
Make every day seem like a party! Cheddar Scallion Dip is an amazingly effortless way to add a bit of excitement to your snacking! Simple and delicious, add some rich cream cheese, creamy mayonnaise, zesty scallions, exciting garlic, a dash of hot sauce, a splash of orange juice (wait, you read that, right?!) and your favorite sharp cheddar cheese... and just like that you have yourself a party in a bowl! The perfect flavor addition for those moments when a carrot stick alone just isn't cutting it, Cheddar Scallion Dip tastes great with all the things you love to dip with! So, let's get this party started!
See More16. Irish Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Gold and green are the colors of this Irish Cheddar Grilled Cheese, so you can see at a glance the delicious flavors on display. The outside is golden, buttered toast, while the inside features emerald, sour pickles, melty, golden sharp Irish cheddar, and bands of floral green herbs! There's even aromatic herb-butter on the inside of Irish Cheddar Grilled Cheese for a combination of gold and green you just can't beat! You'll never go back to regular grilled cheese after this!
See More17. 6-Cheese Lasagna
It doesn't get any more cheesy than this! 6-Cheese Lasagna is truly loaded with cheese flavor, from the creamy ricotta to the creamy mozzarella to the sharp parmesan and Romano, the combination is a joyous and joyously stretchy lasagna. Add in some savory beef and tender noodles and 6-Cheese Lasagna becomes even more hearty and satisfying. Once you announce this is what's for dinner, people can't get to the table fast enough!
See More18. Easy Mozzarella Sticks
You don't need to call up the local pizza place to satisfy your craving for crunchy, cheesy goodness. Easy Mozzarella Sticks brings the crispy, endlessly dippable appetizer to your own kitchen. The herb-flavored breading surrounded a melted core of creamy, stretchy cheese for extra fun and flavor! Easy Mozzarella Sticks are traditionally and deliciously paired with marinara sauce, but you can use an aioli or whatever dip you desire!
See More19. Cheese Please Quiche
Oh, you want cheese? Well, buckle up, because Cheese Please Quiche will deliver the cheese; all of the cheese. Cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella bring a creamy, sharp, nutty, melty experience that will make the morning so much brighter! The egg filling is tender and loaded with succulent bacon, and the crust is flaky, as can be expected of a great quiche. But really, this is the Cheese Please Quiche. The cheese is the star. And you'll know it after one bite!
See More20. Charcuterie Bake
We're all about all things charcuterie. And knowing us and our love for casseroles around here, it's no surprise that we came up with this Charcuterie Bake. Stacked full of all your favorite deli meats and cheeses, this pie-like pastry is pure perfection. Delightful with a tingly glass of wine, this Charcuterie Bake is what our cuisine dreams are made of!
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