21 ooey-gooey cheese recipes you can make at home

Aligot is one of the best French comfort foods, so you know it has to have a lot of cheese in it. Exactly how much cheese is in this cheesy, fondue-esque mashed potatoes? This recipe from Tasting table asks for 2 pounds of potatoes and 1.5 pounds of cheese. (Tomme d’Auvergne is preferred, but half mozzarella and half Gruyere will work too.)

When it comes to baked ziti, we don’t just love gooey cheese, we love burnt! But don’t let us influence you, freshen up this dish from Simply Recipes-which uses more than 3 cups of cheese! -to your taste

Each of these flaky, bite-sized pieces of bliss contains a slice of creamy brie. Erin .’s Well Plated recipe also calls for cranberry sauce and pecans, making these gooey treats great hors d’oeuvres for the holidays.

Putting cheese on a burger is so 20th century –this recipe from The Chunky Chef fill each patty with a quarter cup of dripping cheddar cheese. Now that space on top of the burger can be used for lettuce, tomato, bacon, crispy onions, jalapenos or any other toppings you like!

Doesn’t offering cheesy bread as a side dish to pizza seem like a huge scam? That meal is basically bread topped with cheese and sauce, with one side of bread topped with cheese and one side of sauce. So if you’re going to treat yourself to cheese bread, at least save some money and make it yourself – with this seven-ingredient version of The Recipe Critic†

We’re not sure how much cheese needs to be added to grits to call them “cheesy grits,” but we’re pretty sure the 24 oz cheddar that goes into Paula’s Danish Baked Garlic Cheese Grits is enough to qualify. Get the recipe from Food.com†

Each of the breasts in this chicken cordon bleu recipe from Tasty is filled with four slices of Swiss cheese, as well as a half pound of ham. The finished product is also slathered with a creamy Dijon sauce – which contains a full head of cheese!

Enchiladas can be made a few different ways, including stuffed with cheese and covered with cheese at the same time. Let Gimme Some Oven guide you through the process for chicken enchiladas with a recipe that basically involves your oven.

Chili cheese dogs remind us of summer no matter what time of year we eat them. You can probably come up with this easy meal yourself, or check out this recipe from The Cozy Cookwhich includes an additional recipe for homemade chili!

A quesadilla seems like the South of the Border way to eat as much cheese as possible, as the only ingredients needed are a thin tortilla (or two) and a whole bunch of cheese. You can of course also add chicken, steak, vegetables or many other ingredients, such as these chorizo ​​and jalapeno quesadillas from Sainsbury’s Magazine†

No, not Egg McMuffins – egg sandwiches served on McDonald’s trademark English muffins. We’re talking eggs and cheese (and optional meats) cups that make for a less messy and meal-friendly breakfast. These breakfasts from Julia’s Album use bacon, spinach, 2 cups of cheddar cheese and even some optional Parmesan for topping!

Chicken parm, veal, sausage parm, shrimp parmesan – it’s all accepted (and welcome!) on our table…especially since they’re all covered in melty cheese. We want to keep this recipe vegetarian friendly, so we’re going with it this classic eggplant Parmesan from A Simple Palate†

Let’s face it: The French onion soup broth is tasty, but the best part is the bread or croutons on it, which are topped with a layer of melted cheese — and a thick layer, when we’re making it. To attempt this version of Belly Full†

Lasagna – the baked Italian classic – is named for the type of large, flat pasta it uses. But pasta only has a supporting role, as the dish contains a surprising amount of cheese. This version of Allrecipes calls for 16 ounces of ricotta, nearly a pound of mozzarella, and nearly a cup of Parmesan.

Mozzarella sticks are easily one of the most expensive appetizers, which is why we love making them at home. This recipe from Dinner at the Zoo perfects the process, as the cheese sticks have to be dipped twice in eggs and breadcrumbs, frozen and then fried in oil.

Want to mimic the kind of nacho cheese dip you might find at a stadium or movie theater concession stand? To attempt this recipe from Lil’ Lunarequiring only six ingredients: butter, flour, milk, salt, jalapenos, and eight slices of cheese.

Most people have a go-to way to make grilled cheese, but it’s nice to change things up from time to time. Try adding some extra protein in the form of pulled pork with this recipe from The Cookie Rookie-but feel free to upgrade the cheese and bread with your favorite varieties!

In this recipe for nachos in the frying pan from Taste of Home, you cook everything — ground beef, tomatoes, corn, rice, and seasonings — in the same pan. You even add the cheese directly to the pan and cover it to start melting. Then simply spoon it over the tortilla chips and add your favorite toppings!

A pound of Gruyere and half a pound of Swiss cheese go in this fondue recipe from Food & Wine† And as the recipe suggests, potatoes, bread, and pears are all great options for dipping, as are broccoli florets, peppers, and steak!