10 Recipes Featuring Cheese

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Cheese. Glorious, glorious cheese. Whether it's the main ingredient in a hearty bowl of macaroni, melted atop a slice of greasy pizza or sandwiched between two slices of golden bread, the magical power of cheese to bind together a tastebud-pleasing dish cannot be denied. Go ahead and break out your grater so we can chip away at America's cheese surplus with these melty, gooey, delicious recipes.

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Beer Cheese Sauce

What's more American than cheese and beer? This beer cheese sauce. Treat this as a dip for chips and pretzels, or as a condiment for topping hot dogs and hamburgers.

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Cheesy Skillet Pizza

This skillet pizza recipe proves that you don't need any fancy bakeware to make pizza at home. We recommend opting for a four-cheese blend of provolone, mozzarella and manchego for optimal cheesy goodness.

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Fully-Loaded Grilled Cheese

Sure, a traditional grilled cheese is great, but we'd argue that this fully-loaded version is even better. Swap cheddar cheese for brie and add a few strips of bacon, a handful of baby greens and a few pieces of thinly sliced apricots to customize your own.

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Macaroni and Cheese

If you find yourself craving some good ol' comfort food, then this macaroni and cheese recipe is for you.

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Easy, No-Fail Potatoes Au Gratin

A decadent, creamy sauce lurks just below a cheesy layer of melty goodness in this potatoes au gratin recipe. Trust us, you need this in your life.

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

Yes, mozzarella-stuffed meatballs. Need we say more?

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This chicken broccoli casserole is about to become one of your go-to weeknight meals. Gooey cheese binds together roast chicken, fluffy rice and fresh broccoli to create a flavorful dish that hits the spot any day of the week.

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Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo may not be as cheese-filled as the other recipes on this list, but it's certainly just as flavorful. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano makes all the difference, so skip the pre-packaged cheese when making this dish.

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Chile Relleno Casserole

This chile relleno casserole is an easy, crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that doesn't skimp on the cheese. Don't you just want to grab a spoon and serve yourself a heaping plateful of this tasty looking casserole?

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Cheese Potato Pie

Serve this cheesy potato pie hot out of the oven while the cheese is still bubbling. Then, pair it with meatloaf for the ultimate comfort food meal.

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