Who doesn't love a slice of American cheese on their burger? Take this totally classic ingredient and add it to a dozen other terrific dishes from egg bakes to nachos to pizza.
12 All-American Recipes to Make with American Cheese
Updated on May 02, 2024
1/11
BLT Egg Bake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
BLTs are a favorite at my house, so I created this recipe to combine those flavors into a warm, cozy casserole. It was such a hit, I served it to my church ladies group at a brunch I hosted. —Priscilla Detrick, Catoosa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 594 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
2/11
Cheeseburger Buns
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom stuffs soft homemade yeast rolls with ground beef, tomato sauce and cheese to make these tasty sandwiches. They're great leftovers, too. My son takes them in his lunch the next day. —Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 255 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
3/11
Cheeseburger Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
4/11
Midwest Meatball Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've relied on this recipe many times as a soothing finish to a hectic day...and since I usually have all the ingredients on hand, there's no last-minute rush to the store, either. —Judy Larson, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 310 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
5/11
Breakfast Burger
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger for an over-the-top treat. Topping it with my homemade blackberry jam sealed the deal. —Tina Janssen, Walworth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 859 calories, 49g fat (19g saturated fat), 307mg cholesterol, 1703mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.
6/11
Nacho Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it's always a favorite of my family and friends. It's sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton, Three Rivers, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 496 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
7/11
Hot Dog Pie
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker who loves hot dogs shared this recipe with me. Baked in a purchased pastry shell, the pie is easy to assemble and is on the table in just 30 minutes. —Amy Bullis, Henryville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 487 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1321mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
8/11
Philly Cheesesteak
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
9/11
Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the winter, I bake them in the oven. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 217 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
10/11
Breakfast Biscuits ‘n’ Eggs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
With just the two of us, my husband and I never eat a whole batch of biscuits. I can fix this quick breakfast using leftover biscuits or with ones baked fresh the same morning. —Teresa Huff, Nevada, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 373 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
11/11
Mac and Cheese Pizza
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to combine the two. The pizza is a big hit among my colleagues, friends and family! —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 514 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
