Our favorite recipes with cheese - 50 recipes
We invite you to try a new recipe using cheese. From feta to cheddar to camembert, we have a wide selection of recipes featuring cheese! Whether it’s served on its own, in a salad or on a cheese platter, cooked in a soup or a casserole, or melted on top of a taco pie or stuffed eggplants , cheese is America’s favorite cooking ingredient!
Top rated Cheese recipes
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
By kayjayjohnson
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is spicy and creamy, perfect for your next party
- 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded or 1 (12-ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot, not to be confused with their pepper sauce. Start with less if you want and add more to your desired hotness.)
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread
By feeferlump
Everyone will enjoy this easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread recipe
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pizza dough
- 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of Franks Wing Sauce
- 1/3 cup of ranch or blue cheese dressing
Chicken Supreme Pasta Bake
By lmaddux31
Turning a favorite pizza into a pasta bake is easy to do in minutes
- 16 ounces pasta, cooked al dente
- 2 cups grilled chicken, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Oregano
Queso Chicken Pasta
By á-170995
Comfort, for me, comes in the form of cheesy pasta with a Tex-Mex kick
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/3 cup milk, 2% or higher
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 6 ounces colby-jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup drained Ro*Tel tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Crock Pot Swiss Chicken
By Susan52
Spray crock pot with cooking spray and place chicken at the bottom
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5-6 slices swiss cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 box Stove Top chicken stuffing
- 1 stick butter, melted
Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta
By XrayKim
Preheat the oven to 475 F
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta (I used shells)
- 2 oz (about 1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz (about 1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Kevin's Famous Macaroni and Cheese
By kevkev227
"This will be your new family favorite
- 1 pound Package of Pasta (Conchiglioni, Elbow Macaroni or Penne)
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/8 cup bacon, diced (Dry Salami or Pancetta)
- 1/8 cup chopped Green Onion
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon of pureed garlic
- 3 to 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of Kosher Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan
- 2 cups off finely shredded Italian cheese (mozzarella, provolone or fontina)
- 1 cup of finely shredded cheddar (sharp, medium or mild)
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
By á-36100
A flavorful spin on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu dish
- 10 to 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8ounces cream cheese
- 1/2teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2teaspoon garlic salt
- 2cupsSwiss cheese, shredded
- 2chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 3/4cups bacon, cooked and chopped
- 3/4cups ham,diced
- Bread crumbs
Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad
By WeBHeelin_50
A wonderful light dish that is a meal unto its own
- 2 pkgs Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad "Classic" Pasta Salad
- 2 12.5oz cans premium white chunk chicken meat, drained
- 1 16oz bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
- 4-5 seeded, diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 can Garbanzo Bean (Chick Peas), drained
- 1 small can sliced black olives, diced
- 1 can sliced water chestnuts
- 1 med Red Onion, diced
- 1 large English Seedless Cucumber, de-pulped and diced
- 1 5oz container of grated Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Caesar Pasta
By lisaS
Heat oven to 350�F. Cook pasta according to package directions
- 1-1/2 box uncooked dried penne pasta
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 bottle creamy Caesar salad dressing (I like wishbone, also if u like it saucy u need more dressing)
- 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 bags Mozzarella cheese, shredded (I like a lot of cheese)
- 1 bag Caesar-seasoned croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
- 4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 6-8 Slices Swiss Cheese (Mozzarella works too)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Cooked Rice to serve over (optional)
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Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake
- 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 small brunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 oz. Neufchatel cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 T parmesan cheese
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Chicken Bacon Pasta
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or less if you don't want the heat)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 grilled chicken breast, sliced (I marinated the chicken in Lawry's Garlic & Herb marinade)
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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (.7-ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
- 4 ounces cream cheese with chives
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
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Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; cut into bite sized pieces
- 11 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Marsala cooking wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound dry pasta + water for cooking
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
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Macaroni and Beef with Cheese
- Macaroni and Beef with Cheese
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- salt to taste
- optional seasonings: black pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander, chopped garlic, hot smoked paprika, chilli powder—whatever you’re in the mood for (I just used black pepper, garlic and a tablespoon of fish sauce, which gives it depth)
- one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, pureed in the can with a hand blender or in a blender blender
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 box macaroni
- 1 cup each grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
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Creamy Chicken Caesar Lasagna
- For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- garlic powder
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Marzetti Simply Dressed Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- For the lasagna
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (optional)
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Kielbasa, Chicken & Pasta Casserole
- 1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked according to pkg + drained
- 2 cups cooked boneless chicken (bite-size pieces)
- 2 cups cooked Kielbasa sausage, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 to 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 12 ounces of pasta
- 1 1/2 packages of softened cream cheese
- 6-8 ounces of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce -depends on how spicy you want it
- 8 ounces of blue cheese dressing -I prefer Ken’s
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- olive oil, salt, and pepper for pan frying chicken
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Cheesy Baked Asparagus
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon house seasoning (equal parts garlic powder, onion powder and pepper, combined and stored in an airtight container)
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pinch Italian seasoning
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Grilled Fried Chicken Panini
- 2 Boneless and Skinless chicken thighs
- All-purpose flour
- Canola oil
- 1/2 lb. Deli ham slices
- 1/2 lb. Deli Swiss cheese
- 1 sliced fresh tomato
- Mezzetta Tri-color Roasted Sweet Bell Pepper Strips
- Mezzetta Hot Cherry Peppers
- Butter
- 4 slices European style bread
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