Dishes and appetizers with cheese

A giant hot cheese sandwich for a large group

Cut into this grilled cheese sandwich for a crowd and you'll find a wonderfully gooey center. It's crispy yet perfectly soft at the same time.

Recipe: A giant hot cheese sandwich for a large group

Cauliflower casserole with cheese, green onions and bacon

Cauliflower is a perfect complement to the cheese topping that's traditionally used on potatoes. Don't be surprised if you find yourself making this lighter version of the casserole again and again.

Recipe: Cauliflower casserole with cheese, green onions and bacon

Ricotta-filled rigatoni pie with meat sauce

Turn a box of pasta into a cheesy pie with a rich, meaty sauce. When time is short, use 4 cups of store-bought sauce instead of making it at home.

Recipe: Ricotta-filled rigatoni pie with meat sauce

Lasagna with cheese toasts and tomato soup

The beloved duo of grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup turns into a hearty casserole that's enough for the whole family.

Recipe: Lasagna with cheese toasts and tomato soup

Mac 'n' Cheese - pasta with broccoli and cheese

Ree Drummond adds broccoli to creamy mac and cheese, then tops it all with bread crumbs and bakes for 25 minutes.

Recipe: Mac 'n' Cheese - pasta with broccoli and cheese

Bread with scrambled eggs and bacon, baked under cheese

The egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich takes breakfast in a unique way: scoop out the bread crumb, stuff it with all the ingredients, and bake it in the oven until the cheese melts.

Recipe: Bread with scrambled eggs and bacon, baked under cheese

Cheese bread with 4 types of cheese and baked garlic

Ree's bread is a treat for true cheese lovers. Hidden between the crispy layers of bread is a veritable bounty of cheese.

Recipe: Cheese bread with 4 types of cheese and baked garlic

Spicy Chicken Casserole with Tortilla Chips

Grab the ingredients for these chicken nachos and make them a family-friendly dinner. Don't forget to top the dish with a generous helping of grated cheese.

Recipe: Spicy Chicken Casserole with Tortilla Chips

The Perfect Hot Cheese Sandwich

A classic, simple cheese sandwich can be enhanced in countless ways. Try these new combinations.

Recipe: The Perfect Hot Cheese Sandwich

Gnocchi with cheese and pepper "Cacho e pepe"

This Roman pasta dish is served in many restaurants in various variations. We present a special version of the classic "cacio e pepe" with fluffy oven-baked gnocchi.

Recipe: Gnocchi with cheese and pepper "Cacho e pepe"

Ranch-Flavored Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Macaroni and cheese is tossed with ranch dressing and then formed into balls that are deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.

Recipe: Ranch-Flavored Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Creamy Jalapeño Mac 'n' Cheese

Pickled jalapenos add a spicy kick to Valerie Bertinelli's creamy mac and cheese.

Recipe: Creamy Jalapeño Mac 'n' Cheese

Potato Ball Casserole with Cheese and Bacon

This pie is a unique twist on the classic potato skins dish: rich potatoes, plus an abundance of filling.

Recipe: Potato Ball Casserole with Cheese and Bacon

Crispy hot cheese sandwich

Ree makes the perfect hot cheese sandwich using cheddar, gruyere, and fontina cheese.

Recipe: Crispy hot cheese sandwich

Extra-cheesy Mexican macaroni and cheese

Marcela Valladolid adds chili powder to her pasta topping for a smoky, spicy flavor.

Recipe: Extra-cheesy Mexican macaroni and cheese

Quick Chili and Cheese Buns

Store-bought French bread dough makes this cheesy appetizer super easy to make. Add pickled jalapeños to each serving for extra zing.

Recipe: Quick Chili and Cheese Buns

Mexican-Style Mac and Cheese with Turkey Sausage

This Tex-Mex take on mac and cheese has all the flavors of queso dip.

Recipe: Mexican-Style Mac and Cheese with Turkey Sausage

Fried Manicotti Sticks

Give your regular mozzarella cheese sticks a twist with this cheese-stuffed manicotti appetizer. Your guests won't believe their eyes!

Recipe: Fried Manicotti Sticks

Hot dogs with macaroni and cheese

This creamy macaroni and cheese is a surprisingly good complement to a classic hot dog.

Recipe: Hot dogs with macaroni and cheese

Zucchini noodles in cheese sauce with bacon

Here's another reason to get your vegetable peeler out of the cupboard. This vegetable-based dish with cheese sauce and bacon is sure to please.

Recipe: Zucchini noodles in cheese sauce with bacon

Hot sandwich with cheese and cauliflower

Gooey cheese paired with roasted cauliflower and pears makes a great filling for a vegetable sandwich.

Recipe: Hot sandwich with cheese and cauliflower