Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Loaded Cowboy Queso

3 reviews

Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage is our family's favorite tailgating recipe. I often serve it with homemade tortilla chips sprinkled with taco seasoning. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Cheese Beef Burritos

1 review

After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about...


Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells

1 review

I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because...


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Cheesy Taco Chili

This recipe was created out of desperation when everyone was hungry and I only had a few items on hand....


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Best Ever Mac & Cheese

10 reviews

To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...

Cheeseburger Paradise Soup

90 reviews

I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...


Chili Queso Dip

3 reviews

I’ve had this recipe for more than 42 years and have updated it from time to time. This is an...

Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

18 reviews

This bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the perfect dish to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice—consider them...


Slow-Cooker Cheese Dip

10 reviews

I brought this slightly spicy cheese dip to a gathering with friends and it was a huge hit. The spicy...


Cheesy Chili

12 reviews

My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty, you can even...


Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole

14 reviews

My book club ladies often ask me to bring “those grits.” I'd tell you how to store them, but I...

Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas

3 reviews

This Southwestern favorite relies on the microwave to make fast work out of dinner. Easy and mild, they're perfect for...


Cheesy Sausage Dip

1 review

The garlic really comes through in this crowd-pleasing cheese dip. It's one of our family's all-time favorites. I serve it...


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Cheesy Chili Dip

Three ingredients are all Amy adds to a few cups of chili to create this fast-to-fix snack. Simply zap the...


Chili con Queso Dip

1 review

I can count on a roomful of smiles whenever I make this---and it couldn't be easier!—Tammy Leiber, Navasota, Texas


Beef Chili Cheese Dip

2 reviews

I love to keep these ingredients on hand for entertaining or quick-to-prepare hearty snacks.—Nancy Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin

Mexican Fondue

2 reviews

A handful of items and a few moments of prep work are all you'll need for this festive fondue. Not...


Hot Chili Dip

2 reviews

"I first made this zippy dip for my husband's birthday party," recalls Nikki Rosati of Franksville, Wisconsin. "So many people...


Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder

31 reviews

The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...


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Nacho Dip

18 reviews

This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I...


Slow-Cooker Mexican Dip

11 reviews

My husband and I love to entertain, and we make this hearty seven-ingredient Mexican dip often. Using our slow cooker...


Bacon Cheeseburger Buns

49 reviews

This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a...


Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls

41 reviews

My husband and I both love these cheeseburger rolls. I often serve them with broccoli and cheese. They must be...


Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup

12 reviews

When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....


Nacho Tots

5 reviews

This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can't find chorizo, ground beef or...

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Chili Cheese Ball Spread

2 reviews

“Easy to make and easy to spread, this spicy cheese ball was my favorite appetizer that Mom made while I...


Easy Horseradish Cheese Spread

1 review

Here's a recipe that's simple, but oh-so-good! This tangy cheese spread has a wonderful combination of flavors that taste even...


Cheesy Meatballs

2 reviews

Can meatballs be lucky? My guys think so, and they want them for game time. My beef, sausage and cheese...


3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

4 reviews

This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes,...