Let’s be real – cheese is the best food ever. Yes, even better than bacon. Grilled cheese sandwiches and instant mac & cheese got you through childhood and college, and it’ll get you through the rest of life because you just can’t go wrong with cheese. Here are a few recipes that every cheese lover should try, because cheese is bae. Who needs love when you have hot, melty, stringy goodness in and around your mouth?
1. Crispy, Chewy, Gluten Free Cheese Bread
These buns of deliciousness are best served with a good ol’ mug of Brazilian coffee.
2. The Lazy Egg & Cheese Bread Bowl
This beats Panera’a bread bowl any day.
3. Ram-N-Cheese
A college kid’s two dining stables combined. Sheer perfection.
4. The Ultimate French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese French onion soup hybrid beats both of the originals.
5. Veggie & Ham Quiche in a Mug
Easy breakfast idea for mornings when you can barely get out of bed.
6. Real Mac ‘n’ Cheese in a Mug
You’ll never need Easy Mac again.
7. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese
How do you amp up your grilled cheese? Wrap it in more cheese.
8. Cheese Straws
Like Cheez-Its for sophisticated adults.
9. Bacon And Cheese Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
Amp up your breakfast game while getting rid of leftovers. 2 in 1.
10. Caprese Grilled Cheese
This is what adults eat.
11. Gluten Free Burrata Jalapeño Poppers
Burratta. That is all.
12. Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Who can go wrong with a little guac and bacon?
13. Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs
These oozing balls of cheese, bacon, and mashed potatoes will make your heart stop beating (like, literally).
14. Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese
Somewhat savory, somewhat sweet. All parts delectable.
15. Cheese Fondue
You can dunk anything in this cheese fondue and make it better (bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, and even ramen).
16. Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie
Pop it in the oven and grab some crackers for this perfect party snack.
17. Rotini Bake
Carbs on carbs on cheese. Any girl’s dream.
18. Three Egg Omelet
An easy and healthy kickstart to your day.
19. Apple, Goat Cheese and Honey Quesadilla
Look at the honey oozing off the plate. Yes.
20. Pizza Mac and Cheese
If you’re not sure whether you’re craving pizza or macaroni and cheese, compromise by making this heaven in a bowl.
21. Bacon and Leek Quiche
Overachievers, you can even make your own pie crust.
22. Grilled Macaroni and Cheese
Take your grilled cheese up a notch by stuffing it with extra cheese… and pasta.
23. Fried Cheese Sandwich with Garlicky Herb and Lemon Mayo
Savory, crunchy, decadent comfort food all from the comfort of your dorm.
24. Loaded Potato Soup
This creamy, savory soup is perfect for all you cheese lovers.
25. Sweet Grilled Cheese
Cheese + chocolate is a match made in heaven.
26. Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
Healthier Taco Bell, and just as easy.
27. Salad In A Jar
Add some cheese – or lots. Or just eat cheese out of a jar. That’s probably the best solution.
28. Tomato, Onion and Arugula Sandwich
Look at all that color and those grooves on the bread. Mmmmmm.
29. Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
You can eat cheese for dessert, too.
30. Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup
Childhood favorite meets classy adult dining.
31. Cannolis
Have no fear – cannolis can be made from dorm room kitchens with just 6 simple ingredients. Yasss.
32. Parmesan Ramen
Ramen is my favorite type of men.
33. Bacon Cheese Scones
Meet the savory side of the pastry: the cheese scone.
34. The Best Mac and Cheese You’ve Ever Had
Look at that stretchy cheese and those golden brown, cheese-encrusted noodles. Dayum.
35. Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto
Did I mention that this was a one-pot recipe?
36. Huevos Rancheros
A quick, easy brunch idea. Class it up with some fine silverware.
37. Cheddar Broccoli Ramen
2-ingredient and just as easy as ramen.
38. South American Cheese Wontons
Wontons? More like, “I want a ton of these.”
39. Potato Chip Grilled Cheese
Your inner child lives on. Make it with Kraft Singles for bonus points.
40. Burrito Bowl
Don’t skip the cheese.
41. Ruby Wrap
Portable, easy to eat wraps get better with cheese.
42. Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese
This party dip turns into a party in your mouth in this sandwich.
43. Shrimp Nachos
Shrimp is the secret ingredient to the best nachos ever.
44. The Pizza-nini
A single serving of pizza deliciousness for when you’re too lazy to leave your dorm.
45. Sweet Potato and Brie Empanadas
Stuff ’em in your face until you’ve got empa-NADA.
46. Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese
Step it up with a lil’ sriracha mayo.
47. Goat Cheese & Arugula Pesto Pizza
Arugula isn’t just for salad anymore.
48. Chili Mac
Serve up your mac with a Tex Mex twist.
49. Cheesy Jalapeño Bread in a Rice Cooker
Rice cookers aren’t just for rice anymore. This recipe is getting jalapeño business (in a good way).
50. Pizza Rolls
If you’re feeling lazy, you can also make these in big batches and freeze ’em, then microwave them late night. Can you say drunchie?
51. Egg, Bacon, Cheese and Avocado Brunch Ring
It’s better than any wedding ring.
52. Cream Cheese French Toast with “Caramelized” Bananas
Basically Bananas Foster, but easier and cheaper.
53. Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
Feel free to swap out the ingredients to make it suitable for vegetarians or bacon lovers.
54. Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Boats
A healthier mac & cheese alternative.
55. 5-Ingredient Baked Pizza Dip
A new take on ‘zza.
56. Garlic and Herb Cheese Bombs
Surprise guests with with your magnificent, newly-acquired cooking skills and make them wonder how you made this deliciousness (Hint: it’s mostly the cheese hidden in the bread and pre-made biscuits).
57. Homemade Cheese
What better way to eat cheese than by itself? For all the vegans out there, you can make this cheese with whatever type of milk you choose (though cow’s milk is strongly recommended).