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Cheese Recipes

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

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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

Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce

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

J. Kenji López-Alt

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

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

J. Kenji López-Alt

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Breakfast and Brunch

Soufflé Omelette With Cheese

Beating the egg whites leads to lofty results.

Daniel Gritzer

Savory Cheese Soufflé

This savory cheese soufflé is easy to make and practically foolproof—we promise, it will rise to lofty and flavorful heights.

Daniel Gritzer

Spaghetti With Carbonara Sauce

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

Daniel Gritzer

Pasta al Limone

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

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

Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers

Meet halloumi, your new favorite cheese.

Joshua Bousel

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Whipped Feta Dip

Go from crumbly to smooth and spreadable in no time.

Daniel Gritzer

Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

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

J. Kenji López-Alt

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Korean-Style Fire Chicken (Buldak) With Cheese

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

Sasha Marx

Cuban Sandwiches

The king of ham and cheese sandwiches.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

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

Stella Parks

French Crepes With Spinach and Feta

Classic French crepes, stuffed with spinach, onion, and feta cheese.

J. Kenji López-Alt

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

Easy Diner-Style Tuna Melt

An American sandwich classic.

Daniel Gritzer

Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two

Fluffy, tender, and hearty.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Homemade Ricotta

A splash of vinegar will do ya.

Daniel Gritzer

Jewish Deli–Style Tuna Melt With Relish, Dill, Celery, and Swiss

A celebration of Jewish deli flavors, in hot melted tuna salad-and-cheese form.

Daniel Gritzer

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Crispy Cheese- and Kimchi-Topped Skillet Rice

A new use for leftover rice.

Sho Spaeth

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole With Cheddar and Gruyère

Cheesy, gooey, crisp-crusted, and satisfying.

Daniel Gritzer

Homemade Cheez-Its

Served as a snack or alongside a bowl of chili, these crispy, cheesy crackers are the best around.

Stella Parks

Breakfast and Brunch

The Grilled Cheese Eggsplosion

What happens if you build a grilled cheese out of two eggs-in-the-hole? Deliciousness.

J. Kenji López-Alt

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Recipe Collections & Menus

10 Recipes That Highlight the Versatility of Ricotta

Ten easy ways to scrape up the last few tablespoons in your fridge.

Edison Cummings

Say Cheese: 24 Melty, Gooey, Cheesy Recipes That'll Make You Smile

For those times when all you really want is a mouthful of melted cheese.

Rabi Abonour

How-Tos

The Real Secret to Soufflé: It's Easy

Soufflés have a reputation for being difficult. They're anything but.

Daniel Gritzer

For Smooth, Stable Cheese Sauces, Use Cornstarch and Evaporated Milk

Smooth and unbroken cheese dips, every time.

Sho Spaeth

Cheese Expert's Picks: 10 Essential Sheep Milk Cheeses to Know and Love

[email protected] isn't sheepish about these essential sheep milk cheeses

Liz Thorpe

Cheese Expert's Picks: 10 Essential Cheeses to Know and Love

10 cheeses that'll turn you into a serious cheese nerd

Liz Thorpe

6 Great Condiments to Complete Your Cheese Plate

6 great condiments to make your cheese plate shine

Nicole Cherie Jones

The Art of the Perfect Grilled Cheese

There's grilled cheese, and then there's grilled cheese. Let us show you the difference.

J. Kenji López-Alt

How to Make the Ultimate Thanksgiving Cheese Plate

Everything you need to make the perfect Thanksgiving cheese plate

Liz Thorpe

Cheese 101: The Unified Theory of Pairing Cured Meat and Cheese

Liz Thorpe

Cheese 101: Hard Facts About Hard Cheese

Liz Thorpe

Cheese 101: The Stinky World of Washed Rind Cheese

Liz Thorpe

Serious Cheese: How to Make a Fancy-Looking Cheese Plate on a Budget

Benjamin Roberts

The Serious Eats Cheese and Wine Pairing Cheat Sheet

Meg Houston Maker

How to Host A Beer and Cheese Tasting Party

Mike Reis

9 Awesome Italian Cheeses Everyone Should Know

Hannah Howard

13 Cheeses Everyone Should Know

Love cheese? Then you should know these essential cheeses.

The Serious Eats Team

Products

Taste Test: The Best Supermarket Queso Dips

We tasted nine store-bought queso dips to find the very best ones.

Elazar Sontag

We Partnered With Murray's for the Cheesiest Holiday Gift Box Ever

A special gift curated by our cheese-obsessed team.

The Serious Eats Commerce Team

Beyond Chevre: 10 Essential Goat Milk Cheeses to Know and Love

These cheeses never get our goat

Liz Thorpe

6 Great Condiments to Complete Your Cheese Plate

6 great condiments to make your cheese plate shine

Nicole Cherie Jones

13 Cheeses Everyone Should Know

Love cheese? Then you should know these essential cheeses.

The Serious Eats Team