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Cheese Recipes

Whether it's stringy, crumbly, or gooey, we have yet to meet a cheese we don't love.

Savory Cheese Soufflé

Daniel Gritzer

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Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Cheese Sauce for Cheese Fries and Nachos

An ooey gooey, creamy, tangy dip that's perfect for fries, nachos, and whatever else you want to bathe in "liquid gold."

J. Kenji López-Alt

Pasta Ai Quattro Formaggi (Creamy Four-Cheese Pasta)

Just one rule: Make sure to choose the right cheeses.

Daniel Gritzer

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

So easy, it's practically done before you start.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce

A spicy, cheesy, well-risen square pizza with crispy chalices of pepperoni.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Breakfast and Brunch

Soufflé Omelette With Cheese

Beating the egg whites leads to lofty results.

Daniel Gritzer

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina (Baked Gnocchi With Tomato and Mozzarella)

A Southern-Italian baked pasta starring plump potato gnocchi.

Daniel Gritzer

Spaghetti With Carbonara Sauce

Pasta in a silky sauce of eggs, cheese, pork, and black pepper.

Daniel Gritzer

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Waffle Iron "Fried" Cheese (Queso Frito)

Breaded cheese heads to the waffle iron to get golden and crunchy on the outside and melted and gooey on the inside.

Daniel Shumski

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Korean-Style Fire Chicken (Buldak) With Cheese

Give chicken the spicy, chargrilled, cheesy life it deserves.

Sasha Marx

Western Omelette With Bell Pepper, Onion, Ham, and Cheese

Finally, a Western omelette a cattle-driver would approve of.

Daniel Gritzer

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Whipped Feta Dip

Go from crumbly to smooth and spreadable in no time.

Daniel Gritzer

The Food Lab's Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Just as fast as the blue box, but way, way better.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Easy Queso Fresco or Paneer

Great for grilling or for eating right away.

Jennifer Latham

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

A modern approach to one of America's most iconic desserts.

Stella Parks

Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

It's remarkably easy (and quick!) to make these light and tender gnocchi.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

A special salt is the key to this amazingly easy mac and cheese.

Daniel Gritzer

Pasta al Limone

Bright and fragrant citrus finds its way into this comforting bowl of spaghetti.

Daniel Gritzer

Cuñapes/Pão de Queijo (South American Cheesy Bread)

Chewy and crispy South American cheesy bread.

Sohla El-Waylly

Hasselbacked Croque Monsieur Bagels

One of breakfast's most famous breads takes on a whole new ham-and-cheese life.

Allison Robicelli

Fresh Mozzarella From Scratch Recipe

How to make your own milky, tender, and mild fresh mozzarella, perfect for savoring on its own.

Niki Achitoff-Gray

Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo

A luxurious pasta in Alfredo sauce that won't weigh you down.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Homemade Ricotta

A splash of vinegar will do ya.

Daniel Gritzer

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How-Tos

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