Cheddar

A shortbread base made with cheddar cheese provides a salty contrast against a chewy caramel in this playful cookie bar that pays homage to Chicago mix popcorn.

A homemade loaf featuring a crackly crust, loaded with cheese and plenty of fresh chilis.

Herby chickpea falafel gets the veggie burger treatment with harissa mayo and pickled onion.

Beer cheese dip meets mac and cheese.

Spiced chicken, charred peppers, and gooey cheese—these never-soggy quesadillas are a favorite for a reason.

Protein-heavy, easy to portion, and ideal for making ahead, this breakfast casserole made with boxed corn muffin mix will see you through busy mornings.

The tastiest way to eat a pound of kale.

Puff pastry is a reliable party staple. Just defrost, fill with a cheesy green curry blend, roll up, and bake off into savory palmiers.

A crisp, gluten-free snack that pairs well especially well with drinks, these cheesy panisse have the perfect custardy texture and buttery flavor.

Instead of roasting, toss your brassicas in a skillet for a quick side dish.

This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.

Plain scalloped potatoes are good but loaded like a baked potato–with scallions, sour cream, cheddar, and bacon–they’re exponentially better.

A family-friendly dinner even the littlest ones will love.

A fresh take on a Midwest staple, featuring homemade gravy and plenty of vegetables.

Tingly mapo tofu meets cozy Midwestern chili mac in this one-pot dinner.

Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg sandwiches.

Frozen hash brown patties—trimmed to fit in the bottom of a large baking dish—form a crisp-but-fluffy crust for this ample, sausage-studded casserole.

Fluffy, sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with melted cheese and spicy-sweet seeni sambol are the perfect crowd-pleasing snack.

Skip the the roux and the extra pan. Thickened with cornstarch, this cozy one-pot broccoli mac and cheese recipe comes together in just 35 minutes.

Looking to majorly upgrade the classic grilled cheese sandwich? The combined power of mayonnaise and butter is calling.

Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.

Not to be confused with a cracker, these are soft, buttery cookies balanced by the right amount of salty cheese and gentle chile heat. 

This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.

A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.