Cheese

Cheese has been around for thousands of years and its recipes have been passed down through the generations. Cheese is made from the milk of cows, goats, and sheep, and has been a staple in many cultures throughout the world.

The first recorded recipe for cheese dates back to Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, written in the first century AD. This recipe called for curdled milk to be placed in a sheep’s stomach and left to age.

Cheese was also a popular food in the Middle Ages. At this time, there were over 600 types of cheese being produced in England alone. Cheese was often used as a form of currency, and was even given as a dowry to brides.

Advice

Making cheese at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. It is important to always use pasteurized milk when making cheese at home, as raw milk can come with a higher risk of food-borne illnesses. It is also important to use the right ingredients and follow the recipe exactly. Start with a simple cheese recipe and practice to build confidence in your cheese-making skills. Make sure to keep all your tools and surfaces clean and sterilized to prevent contamination. Finally, enjoy the process and have fun with it!

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Recipes

 

French Onion Grilled Cheese

5/5 - 2850 votes

• salt
• yellow
• sherry
• gruyère cheese
• butter
• bread

 

Southern Macaroni and Cheese

4/5 - 7437 votes

• salt
• elbow macaroni
• butter
• colby jack
• milk
• egg
• cheddar cheese

 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.2/5 - 2633 votes

• black pepper
• panko bread crumb
• powdered mustard
• salt
• bay leaf
• egg
• onion
• elbow macaroni
• paprika
• cheddar cheese
• milk
• butter
• all purpose flour

 

The Lee Brothers’ Pimento Cheese

5/5 - 1699 votes

• salt
• pimento
• red pepper flake
• cream cheese
• mayonnaise
• cheddar cheese

 

Cheese Grits With Saucy Black Beans, Avocado and Radish

5/5 - 1456 votes

• hot sauce
• grit
• salt
• black bean
• manchego
• cayenne pepper
• milk
• butter
• avocado
• vegetable broth
• green onion
• radish

 

French Onion Macaroni and Cheese

4/5 - 2643 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cavatappi
• baguette
• bay leaf
• garlic
• cheddar cheese
• gruyère cheese
• yellow
• sherry vinegar
• all purpose flour
• milk
• butter
• thyme

 

Beef and Cheese Manicotti

4.7/5 - 653 votes

• salt
• parmesan cheese
• ground beef
• onion
• ricotta cheese
• manicotti
• butter
• italian parsley
• garlic
• pasta sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil

 

Bean and Cheese Burritos

4/5 - 2434 votes

• salt
• sour cream
• bell pepper
• onion
• pico de gallo
• safflower
• smoked paprika
• cheddar cheese
• pinto bean
• garlic
• flour tortilla

 

Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

4/5 - 2430 votes

• cilantro
• salt
• tomato
• bell pepper
• corn
• cumin
• hot sauce
• sour cream
• olive oil
• chili powder
• black bean
• onion
• garlic
• cheddar cheese

 

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4/5 - 2362 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cavatappi
• sharp
• all purpose flour
• butter
• mustard powder
• onion powder
• cayenne pepper
• pecorino romano cheese
• milk
• velveeta

 

Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese

5/5 - 827 votes

• black pepper
• cream
• milk
• macaroni
• bread crumb
• salt
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• all purpose flour

 

Slow-Cooker Sour Cream Cheesecake

4/5 - 970 votes

• sour cream
• all purpose flour
• almond extract
• cream cheese
• cinnamon
• butter
• egg
• sugar
• graham cracker crumb
• salt

 

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

4.7/5 - 483 votes

• SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
• springform
• sherry
• butter
• salt
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• heavy cream
• cream cheese
• egg

 

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

4.8/5 - 458 votes

• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• rotisserie chicken
• mayonnaise
• blue cheese
• hot sauce
• lemon
• cheddar cheese
• green onion
• hot sauce
• panko bread crumb
• worcestershire sauce
• egg

 

Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs

4/5 - 2078 votes

• salt
• all purpose flour
• butter
• ground pecorino cheese
• parmesan cheese
• egg

 

Pierogi Ruskie: Potato-Cheese Pierogi

4.5/5 - 423 votes

• egg
• salt
• water
• russet potato
• onion
• all purpose flour
• butter
• farmer cheese
• caramelized onion
• black pepper
• fried bacon
• sour cream

  Moms Dish

Quick Cottage Cheese Buns

4.77/5 - 3099 votes

• baking soda
• egg
• cottage cheese
• sugar
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• white vinegar
• all purpose flour
• egg

 

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken

5/5 - 712 votes

• chicken soup cream
• italian salad dressing
• garlic
• onion
• chicken broth
• chicken
• butter
• cream cheese

 

Baked Mac and Cheese

4.99/5 - 424 votes

• mozzarella cheese
• butter
• garlic powder
• mustard powder
• onion powder
• all purpose flour
• cheese
• butter
• panko breadcrumb
• macaroni
• milk
• salt
• butter

 

Potato, Salami, and Cheese Frittata

4/5 - 699 votes

• butter
• potato
• parmesan cheese
• goat cheese montrachet
• salt
• black pepper
• oil
• hard salami
• egg

 

Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake

4.8/5 - 345 votes

• vanilla extract
• ginger
• pumpkin
• butter
• pecan
• sour cream
• clove
• sweetened whipped cream
• cream cheese
• graham cracker crumb
• cinnamon
• sugar
• egg
• salt

 

Lobster Mac and Cheese

4/5 - 1787 votes

• salt
• cottage cheese
• cheddar cheese
• mustard
• lobster
• macaroni
• cayenne pepper
• nutmeg
• milk
• butter

 

Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

4.5/5 - 347 votes

• egg
• butter
• baking powder
• confectioners sugar
• sugar
• lemon extract
• all purpose flour
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• cream cheese

 

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

5/5 - 822 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• yeasted olive oil pastry
• tomato
• egg
• parsley
• dijon mustard
• goat cheese

 

Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

4.6/5 - 323 votes

• salt
• vegetable oil spray
• heavy cream
• cauliflower
• cheddar cheese
• dijon mustard
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• cream cheese

 

Chocolate Cheesecake With Graham Cracker Crunch

5/5 - 757 votes

• TO FINISH
• chocolate ganache
• butter
• graham cracker

 

5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

4.6/5 - 300 votes

• salt
• elbow macaroni
• evaporated milk
• cheddar cheese
• butter

 

Tomato, Fresh Fig and Blue Cheese Salad

5/5 - 724 votes

• black pepper
• blue cheese
• balsamic vinegar
• thyme
• tomato
• fig
• olive oil
• salt
• pine nut

 

Spicy Molten Blue Cheese Dip

5/5 - 722 votes

• celery
• worcestershire sauce
• cream cheese
• hot sauce
• heavy cream
• mayonnaise
• black pepper
• salt
• chive
• garlic
• blue cheese

 

Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

4.6/5 - 289 votes

• salt
• panko
• elbow macaroni
• yellow sharp cheddar cheese
• onion
• blue cheese
• all purpose flour
• parsley
• mustard
• garlic
• celery
• half
• sour cream
• rotisserie chicken
• hot sauce
• butter
• pepper jack cheese

 

Broccoli Cheese Soup

4.3/5 - 292 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• chicken broth
• butter
• onion
• all purpose flour
• nutmeg
• half
• cheese
• milk
• broccoli

 

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

5/5 - 597 votes

• bread
• salt
• carrot
• broccoli
• onion
• all purpose flour
• butter
• nutmeg
• chicken stock
• half cream
• milk
• cheddar cheese

 

New York Cheesecake

4.3/5 - 526 votes

• acqua
• amido di mai
• biscotti digestive
• burro
• estratto di vaniglia cucchiaini
• formaggio fresco spalmabile
• frutti di bosco
• lamponi
• menta
• mirtilli
• panna acida
• sale fino pizzico
• scorza di limone
• succo di limone cucchiaio
• uovum
• zucchero
• zucchero

 

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

4.95/5 - 318 votes

• half
• evaporated milk
• jack cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• sharp cheddar cheese

• onion powder
• creole seasoning
• cayenne pepper
• all purpose flour
• garlic powder
• butter
• macaroni
• salt

 

Mac and Cheese:

4.86/5 - 605 votes

• milk
• salt
• elbow macaroni
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• half

 

Japanese Cheesecake

4/5 - 1413 votes

• cream cheese
• confectioners sugar
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• crème fraîche
• cake flour
• salt
• butter
• egg

 

Korean Cheeseburgers With Sesame-Cucumber Pickles

4/5 - 1386 votes

• butter lettuce
• salt
• ground beef
• mayonnaise
• soy sauce
• green onion
• turbinado sugar
• white vinegar
• garlic
• persian cucumber
• sesame oil
• hamburger bun
• american cheese

  Moms Dish

Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe

4.83/5 - 1231 votes

• cheddar cheese
• mayonnaise
• purple onion
• corn
• bell pepper
• chili frito

 

Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball

5/5 - 604 votes

• sharp
• lemon juice
• parsley
• green onion
• pecan
• cayenne pepper
• fish sauce
• goat cheese
• cream cheese
• butter

 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.4/5 - 233 votes

• butter
• elbow macaroni
• salt
• bread crumb
• cheddar cheese
• milk
• butter
• butter
• all purpose flour

 

Easy Cheese Danish

4.7/5 - 213 votes

• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• egg
• sugar
• salt
• ricotta cheese
• egg yolk
• sheets puff pastry
• cream cheese

 

Cheese Danish

5/5 - 535 votes

• batch danish dough
• egg
• egg yolk
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• salt
• milk
• cream cheese

 

One-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese

4/5 - 1239 votes

• black pepper
• broccoli
• elbow macaroni
• garlic powder
• salt
• milk
• cheddar cheese

 

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

5/5 - 504 votes

• TOPPING
• pecan
• nonhydrogenated margarine
• brown sugar
• salt
• GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
• soy milk
• graham cracker crumb
• sugar
• nonhydrogenated margarine
• FILLING
• silken tofu
• pumpkin
• sugar
• unroasted cashew
• ginger
• dark brown sugar
• banana
• salt
• nutmeg
• orange extract
• lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• coconut oil
• cinnamon
• cornstarch

 

Classic Cheeseball

4.99/5 - 385 votes

• parsley flake
• hot pepper sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• oregano
• garlic powder
• cream cheese
• cheddar cheese
• green onion
• pecan
• black pepper

 

Vegan Mac and Cheese

4/5 - 1183 votes

• MACARONI AND CHEESE
• black pepper
• salt
• nutritional yeast
• turmeric
• onion
• mustard powder
• elbow macaroni
• olive oil
• garlic
• almond milk
• onion powder
• cashew
• tamari
• PANKO TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
• salt
• panko bread crumb
• nutritional yeast
• olive oil

 

Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

4/5 - 1156 votes

• salt
• butter
• mascarpone cheese
• pasta
• nutmeg
• parmesan cheese
• egg
• black pepper
• cream cheese
• brie

 

Kimchi Grilled Cheese

4/5 - 1137 votes

• mayonnaise
• mozzarella cheese
• kimchi
• bread

 

Easy No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake

4.5/5 - 238 votes

• cream cheese
• pineapple
• confectioners sugar
• graham cracker crumb
• whipped
• butter
• sugar

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

4/5 - 1123 votes

• FILLING
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• pumpkin
• pumpkin pie spice
• cream cheese
• light brown sugar
• egg
• CRUST
• gingersnap cooky
• butter
• salt
• sugar

 

No-Bake Mango Lime Cheesecake

4/5 - 1116 votes

• GLAZE
• puréed mango pulp
• lime juice
• gelatin
• water
• sugar
• FILLING
• heavy cream
• sugar
• gelatin
• lime
• cardamom
• water
• cream cheese
• CRUST
• butter
• dark brown sugar
• graham cracker

 

Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

4/5 - 1075 votes

• sugar
• egg
• lemon
• all purpose flour
• milk
• baking soda
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• cream cheese
• butter

 

Best-Ever Grilled Cheese

3.6/5 - 467 votes

• black pepper
• tomato soup
• butter
• american cheese
• mayonnaise
• white bread

 

Grilled Cheese With Apples and Apple Butter

4/5 - 1037 votes

• salt
• rosemary
• granny smith apple
• shallot
• apple butter
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• white bread

 

Easy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons

4.6/5 - 181 votes

• cheese crouton
• salt
• saffron thread
• garlic
• heavy cream
• orzo pasta
• tomato
• butter
• onion
• olive oil
• chicken stock
• gruyère cheese
• white bread

 

Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth

4.4/5 - 182 votes

• black pepper
• parmesan crisp
• parmesan cheese
• italian parsley
• chicken broth
• cheese tortellini

 

Junior's Original New York Cheesecake Recipe

4.5/5 - 206 votes

• salt
• butter
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• cake flour
• sugar
• cornstarch
• tartar cream
• lemon extract
• egg
• butter
• egg
• heavy cream
• baking powder
• philadelphia cream cheese

 

The Cheese-Maker’s Mac and Cheese

4.13/5 - 459 votes

• havarti cheese
• smoked gouda cheese
• elbow macaroni
• garlic
• ritz cracker
• fontina cheese
• cheddar cheese
• all purpose flour
• cayenne pepper
• cream cheese
• butter
• basil
• salt

 

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelets

4/5 - 361 votes

• salt
• egg
• shallot
• shiitake mushroom
• pea shoot
• butter
• goat cheese

 

Easy Cheese Danish

4.8/5 - 158 votes

• lemon juice
• egg yolk
• vanilla extract
• puff pastry sheet
• sugar
• cream cheese

 

Korean Corn Cheese

4/5 - 893 votes

• butter
• sugar
• corn
• green onion
• bell pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• mayonnaise
• mozzarella cheese

 

Cheese Lovers 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese

4.5/5 - 162 votes

• salt
• dijon mustard
• bay leaf
• onion
• thyme
• fontina cheese
• macaroni
• blue cheese
• salt
• bread crumb
• bacon
• heavy cream
• milk
• italian parsley
• gruyère cheese
• parmesan cheese
• cheddar cheese
• butter
• all purpose flour

 

BA’s Best Macaroni and Cheese

3.5/5 - 379 votes

• salt
• garlic
• english mustard powder
• onion
• parmesan cheese
• cayenne pepper
• all purpose flour
• thyme
• milk
• panko
• fontina cheese
• gruyère cheese
• sharp white cheddar
• butter
• cavatappi

 

Chicken-and-Cheese Enchiladas

4.4/5 - 157 votes

• salt
• onion
• serrano chile pepper
• tomatillo
• chicken broth
• cilantro
• sugar
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese
• rotisserie chicken
• queso fresco
• corn tortilla

 

Citrusy Cheesecake

4/5 - 827 votes

• FILLING
• salt
• citrus
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• sugar
• salt
• egg
• grapefruit
• grapefruit
• CRUST
• salt
• light brown sugar
• butter
• vanilla wafer

 

Charleston Cheese Dip

4.5/5 - 153 votes

• corn chip
• cheddar cheese
• cayenne pepper
• monterey jack cheese
• mayonnaise
• green onion
• butter cracker
• bacon
• cream cheese

 

Cheesecake al limone

4.4/5 - 286 votes

• acqua
• acqua
• amido di mai
• biscotti digestive
• burro
• curcuma
• formaggio fresco spalmabile
• gelatina
• limoni
• menta
• panna fresca liquida
• ricotta vaccina
• scorza di limone
• succo di limone
• succo di limone
• zucchero
• zucchero
• zucchero velo

 

Baked Brie Mac and Cheese

4.23/5 - 356 votes

• havarti cheese
• elbow macaroni
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• cayenne pepper
• sharp white cheddar
• sourdough bread
• milk
• butter
• brie cheese
• thyme
• salt

 

Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese

4/5 - 773 votes

• salt
• parmesan cheese
• broccoli crown
• macaroni shell
• nutmeg
• olive oil
• shallot
• all purpose flour
• milk
• gruyère cheese

 

Cheese Fondue

4.6/5 - 143 votes

• dipper
• white wine
• cherry brandy
• lemon juice
• garlic
• gruyère cheese
• swiss cheese
• mustard
• nutmeg
• cornstarch

 

Cheese Blintzes

4.5/5 - 169 votes

• all purpose flour
• egg yolk
• ricotta cheese
• butter
• milk
• water
• salt
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• egg
• fruit
• sour cream

 

Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.3/5 - 144 votes

• salt
• bread crumb
• paprika
• butter
• cayenne pepper
• parmesan cheese
• elbow macaroni
• evaporated milk
• egg
• cheddar cheese

 

Classic Cheese Fondue

4/5 - 728 votes

• bread broccoli
• nutmeg
• black pepper
• salt
• white wine
• garlic
• cornstarch
• kirsch
• emmenthaler
• gruyère cheese

 

Farmer Cheese

4.5/5 - 162 votes

• salt
• milk
• white vinegar
• dill

 

Everything Spice–Coated Cheddar Cheese Ball

3.9/5 - 235 votes

• cracker
• salt
• poppy seed
• sesame seed
• green onion
• cheddar cheese
• vegetable oil
• pancetta
• butter
• black pepper
• worcestershire sauce
• shallot
• cream cheese
• garlic

 

Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake with Ganache

4.3/5 - 140 votes

• sugar
• espresso
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• graham cracker crumb
• sour cream
• salt
• cream cheese
• cornstarch
• heavy cream
• chocolate
• almond extract
• egg
• bittersweet chocolate
• butter

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake

4/5 - 701 votes

• CRUST
• salt
• nonstick spray
• butter
• sugar
• graham cracker crumb
• TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
• nutmeg
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• confectioners sugar
• FILLING
• pumpkin
• ginger
• sugar
• nutmeg
• salt
• clove
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• cream cheese
• eggs large egg yolk

 

Portobello Mushroom Cheeseburgers

5/5 - 262 votes

• condiment
• pepper
• salt
• hamburger bun
• red wine vinegar
• spinach
• garlic
• olive oil
• cheddar cheese
• portobello mushroom

 

No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

4/5 - 687 votes

• blueberry
• lemon rind
• ricotta cheese
• cream cheese
• pecan
• graham cracker
• salt
• honey
• butter

 

Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

4/5 - 637 votes

• salt
• heavy cream
• garlic
• cauliflower
• cheddar cheese
• cayenne pepper
• olive oil

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