Cheddar

You may not mistake these jammy-crisp, slow-cooked onions for bacon, but they are truly exceptional as a stand-in.

Onions, garlic, oil, wine, and salt are all it takes to make a rich vegan broth that still evokes the classic version.

Guarantee there’s always a hot, melty batch ready for your guests with this nacho construction strategy.

The highly addictive, melt-in-your-mouth cheddar cracker is all grown up thanks to a little heat from the cayenne and a hint of sweet pepper from the pimento.

These salty-sweet scones are spiked with a bright spicy note of black pepper and are as delicious alongside a baked ham or roast beef as they are with a platter of scrambled eggs.

A slice of apple pie with a slab of sharp cheddar on it is one of life’s great gastronomical treasures.

The layer of fluffy egg inside will change your breakfast burrito expectations forever.

Brunch, lunch, or dinner, we're never not excited about sweet, garlicky shrimp and cheesy grits.

They saaaaaave me.

A magical casserole recipe from Commander's Palace in New Orleans.

An easy, cheesy dip you can serve this with pretzels, your favorite kind of crackers, or a platter of crudités.

DIY kid food is the best food, if you ask us.

This weeknight-friendly pasta uses one skillet, one pot, and plenty of cheese.

Store-bought puff pastry + shredded cheese = the easiest, flakiest, most irresistible dinner party snack of all time.

Keep a log stashed in your freezer AT ALL TIMES.

Cheesy. Crispy. Make-ahead. These slice-and-bake cheddar crackers are the easiest, tastiest way to kick off cocktail hour.

File under: Breakfast for Dinner.

Muenster and Fontina are pretty soft cheeses and can be difficult to grate, so just stick both in the freezer 10 minutes to let them firm up before starting.

It can get tricky to hold the bread together when making the second set of cuts. Just do your best and plop any loose pieces back into place.

Feel free to sub store-bought tortilla chips for the tostadas.

This will take you back to the flavor of all those canned cream-of-mushroom-soup-based casseroles, but without all the weird ingredients!

Beer + cheese = the best combination ever.

A legendary layered dip from Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, Texas, of taco meat, queso, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.