8+ recipes that prove eating cheese makes you and your guests happier

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Oh my cheese! The way cheese elevates a plain recipe are endless. From cheesy breads to sandwiches to creamy pastas, the list below has something cheesy for everyone. After trying out the following recipes in the kitchen, you and your guests will be happier. Trust us - we felt that way after taste-testing these recipes in our kitchen.
Word of caution: You might just end up wanting to cheese everyday!
1. Cheesy pull-apart garlic bread
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Garlic bread is a real crowd pleaser, and it only gets better with the addition of gooey cheese. In this recipe, a country loaf is scored and filled with richly flavored garlic butter. Add cheese and herbs, and bake until the bread is nice and crisp before serving. Get the full recipe here.
2. Cheesy mac and cheese cauliflower casserole
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I call this casserole "Mac and Cheese" because it's made the same way as macaroni and cheese but without pasta noodles. Instead of the elbow macaroni I use cauliflower florets which is perfect to turn this into a creamy dish. Get the full recipe here.
3. Easy pepperoni pizza
Why make pepperoni pizza in a slow cooker? For starters, because sometimes just the sheer joy of making something a different way is fun! However, making pizza in your slow cooker also gives you a few hours to go do whatever you need without hovering over the stove. Get the full recipe here.
4. Brown butter pumpkin fettuccine Alfredo with fried cheese
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If it's fall, you know it's pumpkin season! Pumpkin is one of the most recognizable flavors of autumn, and it works wonders in this decadent fettuccine Alfredo dish with brown butter and, yes, fried cheese. This dish is a great way to perfect your skills in the kitchen while also impressing your friends and family, who will think you've been cooking for hours! Get the full recipe here.
5. Cheesy zucchini bake
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This recipe is perfect for Meatless Mondays. However, if you’re not into going meatless, you can add a pound of ground turkey to the marinara sauce to beef it up a bit. Or, you can top each layer of zucchini with cooked bacon slices (because who doesn’t love bacon?). I like to use cheddar cheese because it adds a nice sharpness to the dish, but you can substitute any cheese you have around. Get the full recipe here.
6. Creamy 5-ingredient mac and cheese
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This 5-ingredient recipe puts boxed macaroni and cheese to shame. Just dump and let the slow cooker do the work! Get the recipe here.
7. Sweet heat grilled cheese sandwich
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If you love pineapple on your pizza, you are going to love this sweet heat grilled cheese sandwich. Never thought of putting pineapple in your grilled cheese sandwich? Get the full recipe here.
8. Funeral potatoes casserole
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These potatoes have a decadent flavor, but they take only minutes to throw together, making them a perfect weeknight indulgence. The creamy casserole with its crunchy, salty topping is a perfect accompaniment for glazed ham, but it's also substantive enough to eat as a main dish accompanied by green beans or a salad. Get the full recipe here.
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