33 cheesy with optional Recipes

cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, garlic clove, pressed, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon , crisply cooked, drained and crumbled, cocktail bread , slices (optional) or cracker (optional)

potatoes (quartered or sliced peeled or unpeeled ), butter, melted, lipton dry onion soup mix, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional i like to add it in), fresh ground black pepper, grated cheddar cheese (can use less ), green onions, chopped

frozen broccoli , cauliflower, and carrots, thawed and drained, fat free evaporated milk, chopped onion, flour, garlic, minced, black pepper, reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3oz), neufchatel cream cheese, cut up and softened, soft whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice), snipped fresh parsley (optional) or 2 tbsp fresh basil (optional)

butter, eggs, flour, half-and-half cream, cayenne pepper (or to taste), garlic powder (optional or to taste), grated parmesan cheese, green onions, chopped (optional), seasoning salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), baking powder, grated cheddar cheese or 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, thawed, well drained , squeeze out any excess moisture with hands, melted butter, grated parmesan cheese (any amount desired), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)

butter or 1/4 cup margarine, onion, finely chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, sliced mushrooms, well drained, cooked cubed ham, eggs, beaten (or use extra-large eggs), baking powder (yes! baking powder ), half-and-half cream, ground black pepper (or to taste), seasoning salt or 1/2 tsp white salt, tabasco sauce (optional and to taste) or 1 dash hot sauce (optional and to taste)

butter, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, dried thyme, chili powder (can use more to taste), sliced fresh mushrooms, chicken broth (or use turkey broth), leftover mashed potatoes, chopped cooked ham (can use more ), grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, cereal cream (or use whipping cream), seasoning salt (or to taste or use white salt), coarse black pepper (or to taste), chopped green onion, grated parmesan cheese (optional) or grated cheddar cheese (optional)

spaghetti (cooked to al dente), eggs, slightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, ground beef, ground pork, dried oregano, dried basil, dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste), onion, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), minced fresh garlic, sliced mushrooms, drained, sliced green olives (optional, can use a bit more ), crushed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, salt and black pepper, grated mozzarella cheese, divided (can use more or less ), cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, milk or 1/3 cup water, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, grated parmesan cheese

ground beef, onion, chopped, jalapeno pepper (optional), minced fresh garlic (or to taste), fresh sliced mushrooms , any amount (or use canned, drained), grated parmesan cheese, divided (or to taste), tomato sauce, salt and pepper, grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste), noodles (use any kind of pasta you desire, 4 cups measured after cooking), cottage cheese or 1 cup ricotta cheese, sour cream, grated mozzarella cheese (optional or to taste) or 2 cups cheddar cheese (optional or to taste)

shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, butter, sliced fresh mushrooms (can use less ), green onions, chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, chopped cooked ham (can use less ), flour, eggs, half-and-half cream or 1 3/4 cups milk, seasoning salt (or use white salt to taste), cayenne pepper (optional) or 1 pinch hot sauce (optional) or 1 pinch tabasco sauce (optional), black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

potatoes, peeled & diced, garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, cumin, paprika, olive oil, butter, salt & pepper, velveeta cheese or 12 oz cheddar cheese, hot sauce, sour cream, chives (optional) or green onion (optional)

potatoes, chicken broth, cottage cheese , fat-free, green pepper (optional) chopped, cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded, salt-free seasonings, parmesan cheese grated

frozen french fries, cooked deli rotisserie chicken (or chop your own from chicken breasts), mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped, sour cream, for optional topping

lean ground beef, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped, optional but good to add), cajun seasoning (or to taste, depending on how spicy you like it ), kielbasa (thinly sliced ), tomato soup, undiluted, diced tomatoes, undrained, pinto beans, undrained, pork and beans, undrained, salt and black pepper (to taste), shredded cheddar cheese (or to taste)

onion, chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional, add in if you like extra spicy), vegetable oil, butter, uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes, chicken broth, undiluted, frozen diced hash brown potatoes, country gravy mix, half-and-half cream or 2 cups full-fat milk, velveeta cheese , cut into cubes, chunky salsa, green chili peppers (or to taste), pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional and to taste)

frozen shredded hash browns thawed, onions (optional) chopped, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, pepper jack cheese shredded, sharp cheddar shredded, ham cubed, potato chips crushed, butter melted

elbow macaroni, cooked, butter, heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half, mascarpone cheese, room temperature, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, asiago cheese , shreeded, parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper, crackers (optional) or breadcrumbs (optional)

olive oil, boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (i like to sprinkle emeril s essence back and front just a dash for added flavor. i make my own..reci), flour, campbell broccoli cheese soup (if you like more sauce use two), water or 1/3 cup milk, for a richer sauce, fresh ground pepper, dried parsley, broccoli florets (fresh or frozen ), freshly chopped mushrooms (optional) or 1/2 cup fresh red pepper, sliced thinly (optional)

pre- cooked shrimp (thawed , and naked!!!), mushroom soup (see options), green onions, chopped in 1/2 pieces lengths, mushroom , sliced any type will do, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil , to saute o s, m s and garlic, rosemary , more if you dare, milk, your choice , thins the canned soup, heavy cream , thins the canned soup but adds creaminess, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, red peppers , to add color, chopped. (thin slices), sliced tomato