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

1 review

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

One-Pot Mac and Cheese

5 reviews

Who likes cleaning up after making mac and cheese? Not this girl. This one-pot mac and cheese is a family...


Slow-Cooked Vegetables with Cheese Sauce

Who can pass up veggies smothered in cheese? No one I know! This is an inviting recipe to serve kids...


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...


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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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Cauliflower-Broccoli Cheese Bake

6 reviews

One of the first dishes my mom taught me is a tasty pairing of cauliflower, cheese and broccoli. It's absolutely...


Bacon Cheeseburger Rolls

40 reviews

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

Cheesy Meatballs

2 reviews

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


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...


Favorite Cheesy Potatoes

3 reviews

My family loves these potatoes. I make a large batch in disposable pans and serve them at all our get-togethers....


Cheeseburger Pie

2 reviews

This cheeseburger pie tastes so much like its namesake—right down to the pickles in it! We home-school our children so...

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...


Chicken Cheese Soup

2 reviews

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


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 Chili

12 reviews

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


Cheese Chicken Soup

15 reviews

Kids won’t think twice about eating their vegetables after tasting this cheesy soup. —LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa

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...


Southern Mac and Cheese

21 reviews

No down-home meal is complete without Southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make...


Skillet Mac & Cheese

92 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor,...


Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

6 reviews

Tender zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping. This cheesy zucchini casserole is a great way...


Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits

7 reviews

In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After playing around with this recipe, I took it...


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...


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...


Cheese Soup with a Twist

3 reviews

One of my favorite childhood memories is of my Aunt Claire serving up hearty bowlfuls of her famous cheesy soup....


Cheeseburger Macaroni

3 reviews

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious...

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Bacon Cheese Fondue

When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is...


Cheeseburger Soup with Rice

15 reviews

I don't have a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate that I can cook...


Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

4 reviews

Creamy, cheesy and easy to make, this casserole is the definition of comfort food. The recipe makes two casseroles, so...


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...


Cheesy Beef Macaroni

4 reviews

Little ones will light up the room with smiles when you bring this five-ingredient supper to the table. Crunchy canned...


Makeover Macaroni and Cheese

6 reviews

Creamy and cheesy with comfort in every bite, this lightened-up classic is sure to become a family favorite at your...