Cheddar

Plain scalloped potatoes are good but loaded like a baked potato–with scallions, sour cream, cheddar, and bacon–they’re exponentially better.

This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.

A family-friendly dinner even the littlest ones will love.

A fresh take on a Midwest staple, featuring homemade gravy and plenty of vegetables.

This bean and mushroom chili would be great on its own. It’s even better with corn chips and cheese.

Tingly mapo tofu meets cozy Midwestern chili mac in this one-pot dinner.

Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg sandwiches.

Frozen hash brown patties—trimmed to fit in the bottom of a large baking dish—form a crisp-but-fluffy crust for this ample, sausage-studded casserole.

Fluffy, sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with melted cheese and spicy-sweet seeni sambol are the perfect crowd-pleasing snack.

Skip the the roux and the extra pan. Thickened with cornstarch, this cozy one-pot broccoli mac and cheese recipe comes together in just 35 minutes.

Looking to majorly upgrade the classic grilled cheese sandwich? The combined power of mayonnaise and butter is calling.

Bring some retro glamour to your entertaining game with this easy recipe.

Not to be confused with a cracker, these are soft, buttery cookies balanced by the right amount of salty cheese and gentle chile heat. 

A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.

This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.

Thick, tangy banana ketchup is key to this savory-sweet spaghetti, which features hot dogs, ground pork, and marinara as the base of a Bolognese-style sauce.

Experience the joy of warm, cheesy cornbread with caramelly bursts of corn kernels.

Not nachos, but not not nachos—this sheet-pan meal makes for a fun family dinner or game day addition.

With three kinds of cheese and enough mayo and sour cream to bind it together, this luxurious dip is a cinch to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

This homemade mac and cheese is our Platonic ideal: It is deeply cheesy and creamy and has a crunchy crust. Plus, it doubles easily for a crowd.

Spiked with jalapeños and garlic, this easy corn casserole is rich, creamy, and yes, extra cheesy.

Humble canned chickpeas become the stuff of open-face sandwich dreams with the help of a few flavorful, crunchy mix-ins and a whole lot of sharp cheddar.

Everything you love about the diner classic, complete with oil-packed tuna, crunchy celery, red onion and capers for bite, and your favorite well-melting cheese.

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this smothered fried chicken with polenta and herb gremolata is perfect for a dinner party.