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57 Cheese Recipes That Are Better Than a Significant Other

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Chapel Hill chapter.

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

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Photo by Alina Polishuk

These buns of deliciousness are best served with a good ol’ mug of Brazilian coffee.

2. The Lazy Egg & Cheese Bread Bowl

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Photo by Elyse Belarge

This beats Panera’a bread bowl any day.

3. Ram-N-Cheese

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Photo by Caroline Liu

A college kid’s two dining stables combined. Sheer perfection.

4. The Ultimate French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Amanda Shulman

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

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Photo by Alex Weiner

You’ll never need Easy Mac again.

7. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Kylie Kinder

How do you amp up your grilled cheese? Wrap it in more cheese.

8. Cheese Straws

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Photo by Christina Cala

Like Cheez-Its for sophisticated adults.

9. Bacon And Cheese Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Photo by Carrie Eager

Amp up your breakfast game while getting rid of leftovers. 2 in 1.

10. Caprese Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Gabby Phi

This is what adults eat.

11. Gluten Free Burrata Jalapeño Poppers

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Photo by FoodBeast

Burratta. That is all.

12. Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Gabby Phi

Who can go wrong with a little guac and bacon?

13. Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs

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Photo by Amy Erikson

These oozing balls of cheese, bacon, and mashed potatoes will make your heart stop beating (like, literally).

14. Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese

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Photo By Emily Bloch

Somewhat savory, somewhat sweet. All parts delectable.

15. Cheese Fondue

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Photo by Parisa Soraya

You can dunk anything in this cheese fondue and make it better (bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, and even ramen).

16. Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie

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Photo by Alison Weissbrot

Pop it in the oven and grab some crackers for this perfect party snack.

17. Rotini Bake

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Photo by Sophie Maschinot

Carbs on carbs on cheese. Any girl’s dream.

18. Three Egg Omelet

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Photo by Sophie Maschinot

An easy and healthy kickstart to your day.

 19. Apple, Goat Cheese and Honey Quesadilla

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Look at the honey oozing off the plate. Yes.

20. Pizza Mac and Cheese

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Photo by Tiare Brown

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

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Photo by Veronique Huynh

Overachievers, you can even make your own pie crust.

22. Grilled Macaroni and Cheese

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Photo by Lauren Thiersch

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

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Photo by Heather Harris

Savory, crunchy, decadent comfort food all from the comfort of your dorm.

24. Loaded Potato Soup

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Photo by Christine Chen

This creamy, savory soup is perfect for all you cheese lovers.

25. Sweet Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Lucy Rubin

Cheese + chocolate is a match made in heaven.

26. Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

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Photo by Holly Lofthouse

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

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Look at all that color and those grooves on the bread. Mmmmmm.

29. Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

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Photo by Samantha Cheng

You can eat cheese for dessert, too.

30. Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup

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Photo by Elyse Belarge

Childhood favorite meets classy adult dining.

31. Cannolis

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Photo by Haley Durham

Have no fear – cannolis can be made from dorm room kitchens with just 6 simple ingredients. Yasss.

32. Parmesan Ramen

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Photo by Meredith Marcus

Ramen is my favorite type of men.

33. Bacon Cheese Scones

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Photo by Mira Nguyen

Meet the savory side of the pastry: the cheese scone.

34. The Best Mac and Cheese You’ve Ever Had

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Photo by Amanda Shulman

Look at that stretchy cheese and those golden brown, cheese-encrusted noodles. Dayum.

35. Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto

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Photo by Vedika Luthra

Did I mention that this was a one-pot recipe?

36. Huevos Rancheros

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Photo by Gabby Phi

A quick, easy brunch idea. Class it up with some fine silverware.

37. Cheddar Broccoli Ramen

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2-ingredient and just as easy as ramen.

38. South American Cheese Wontons

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Photo by Aurelie Corinthios

Wontons? More like, “I want a ton of these.”

39. Potato Chip Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Your inner child lives on. Make it with Kraft Singles for bonus points.

40. Burrito Bowl

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Don’t skip the cheese.

41. Ruby Wrap

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Portable, easy to eat wraps get better with cheese.

42. Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

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Photos by Tess Wei

This party dip turns into a party in your mouth in this sandwich.

43. Shrimp Nachos

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Photo by Katherine Richter

Shrimp is the secret ingredient to the best nachos ever.

 44. The Pizza-nini

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Photo by Tarika Narain

A single serving of pizza deliciousness for when you’re too lazy to leave your dorm.

45. Sweet Potato and Brie Empanadas

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Photo by Julia McKellar

Stuff ’em in your face until you’ve got empa-NADA.

46. Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Libby Perold

Step it up with a lil’ sriracha mayo.

47. Goat Cheese & Arugula Pesto Pizza

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Photo by Marci Green

Arugula isn’t just for salad anymore.

48.  Chili Mac

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Photo by Dan Torres

Serve up your mac with a Tex Mex twist.

49. Cheesy Jalapeño Bread in a Rice Cooker

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Photo by Abby Wang

Rice cookers aren’t just for rice anymore. This recipe is getting jalapeño business (in a good way).

50. Pizza Rolls

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Photo by Benjamin Martin

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

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Photo by Irene Kim

Basically Bananas Foster, but easier and cheaper.

53. Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese and Rosemary

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Photo by Maya Krasnow

Feel free to swap out the ingredients to make it suitable for vegetarians or bacon lovers.

54. Cheesy Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Boats

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Photo by Shruti Thundiyil

A healthier mac & cheese alternative.

55. 5-Ingredient Baked Pizza Dip

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Photo by Kelly Logan

A new take on ‘zza.

56. Garlic and Herb Cheese Bombs

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Photo by Natalie Choy

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

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Photo by Stephanie DeVaux

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).

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