
Cheesy Egg Quesadillas
Here's my fun spin on breakfast for dinner—or breakfast! These egg quesadillas are so easy to make, full of protein...

Cheese Grits
Grits make a pleasingly neutral side dish, but these cheese grits bring a little more to the table. The cheese...


Short Rib Poutine
This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries...


White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Here's a recipe for white cheddar mac and cheese that's better than any box. The secret: a dash of garlic...
Best Ever Mac & Cheese
To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...


Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Dive into this comfort food staple: bacon cheeseburger sliders are bursting with flavor, thanks to gooey, melty cheese, loaded burger,...
Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes
My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...

Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire...

Dilly Cheese Ball
My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince,...

Garlic-Dill Soda Bread
It's amazing how bread can be made in a slow cooker, which is why this recipe is awesome—who knew it...


Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...
Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese
This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly...

Warm Crab & Spinach Dip
In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch....

Slow-Cooker Spinach & Rice
I started making this in the slow cooker to save oven space during the holidays. It's so convenient that I...

Cheddar Bean Burritos
My family goes meatless several nights a week, and this recipe is one of our favorites. I usually puree a...

Cheeseburger Pizza
When you cannot decide between a cheeseburger or a pizza, this cheeseburger recipe lets you have both. A true win-win.

Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
These tender biscuits with a cheesy richness have a nice level of heat that will appeal to all ages. —Florence...
Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake
Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires just 10 minutes of...

Sweet Potato Sausage Casserole
I wasn’t sure sweet potatoes would go well with pasta and kielbasa, but the earthy tuber complements the slightly smoky...

Mashed Potatoes Supreme
Says Julia Daubresse of Sun City Center, Florida: “I received this recipe from my sister some 60 years ago and...

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
You say comfort food, we say loaded mashed potato casserole. Topped with melted cheese and crunchy bacon, this spin on...

Sesame Cheese Crackers
These tasty homemade crackers are irresistible! Enjoy them with soups, or munch on them all by themselves. Cayenne pepper adds...
Ham N Cheese Potato Bake
"This rich ham and hash brown casserole is frequently requested at family gatherings," relates Barbara Larson of Rosemount, Minnesota. "I...

German Beer Cheese Spread
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...

Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. —Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
Cheesy Turkey Meat Loaf
Nothing says comfort food better than meat loaf! Get this one started in the morning and you’ll have a fantastic...

Baked Omelet Roll
A baked omelet is a deliciously different way to serve eggs. The eggs bake in the oven, so you don't...
Spruced-Up Cheese Spread
A neighbor who’s a wonderful cook gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread. It’s easy to shape into...