American Cheese Recipes

Our recipes with American cheese are real crowd pleasers, from casseroles and mac and cheese to dips and appetizers.

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Copycat Animal Style Fries

Animal fries are messy, cheesy comfort food, an Americanized version of Canada's poutine. Be sure to allow enough time to get the onions good and browned. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Burger Sliders with Secret Sauce

8 reviews

These sliders are super easy to put together and are always a hit! I love that they are "fast food"...


Cheesy Pepperoni Buns

6 reviews

A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love...

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

5 reviews

This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...


Creamy Mushroom Ham & Potatoes

5 reviews

Everyone loves these potatoes and always comes back for more. I like the comforting main dish because it uses only...

Super Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

4 reviews

Heat up your indoor grill to make these ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich recipes. They're delicious served with soup! —Debbie Murray,...


Waffled Monte Cristos

6 reviews

My husband and I enjoy Monte Cristos so much that I created this non-fried version to cut down on fat....


Nacho Cheese Dip

With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while...


Tuna Cheese Melts

5 reviews

This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour...

Crunchy Ham and Cheese

2 reviews

Crushed potato chips put the crunch in this appetizing variation on ham and cheese. “Serve this layered sandwich with a...


Chicken ‘n’ Chips

19 reviews

My husband, Chad, is always ready to try a new recipe, so I surprised him with this creamy chicken casserole...


Breakfast Burger

1 review

My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger...


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Mushroom Cheeseburgers

1 review

Instead of topping juicy cheeseburgers with sauteed mushrooms, include some savory 'shrooms in the meat mixture for a new twist!...


Crescent Cheeseburger Pie

3 reviews

My mother gave me this recipe just before my wedding. Now, 32 years later, my husband, six children and nine...

Cheeseburger French Loaf

24 reviews

Once you prepare this impressive-looking, yet simple-to-make sandwich, you’ll probably never look at refrigerated bread dough the same. It’s just...


Philly Cheese Sandwiches

4 reviews

I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...


Cheesy Slow-Cooked Corn

41 reviews

My family really likes this creamy, cheesy side dish—and it's so easy to make. Even those who usually don't eat...


Jack-o’-Lantern Sandwiches

Be prepared for happy faces when you make these eye-catching jack-o'-lanterns. We loaded the sandwiches with flavorful fillings, then easily...


Cheeseburger Meat Loaf

23 reviews

I created this cheeseburger meat loaf one day when I wanted to make cheeseburgers—my husband's favorite—but it was too chilly...


Cheese Tomato Egg Bake

While making eggs, I wanted something different, so I created this egg bake. We loved it! I hope you will,...


Party Time Mini Cheeseburgers

6 reviews

Kids and adults alike will love the taste of these moist and mouthwatering mini burgers. Juiced up with pickle relish...


Mini Subs

2 reviews

I made these sandwiches for my daughter, Ashelen, when we ran out of bread one day. Now she prefers them...


Cheeseburger Pockets

25 reviews

Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it's so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you...

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Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil

3 reviews

Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the...


Hot Beef Cheddar Subs

4 reviews

Hot Beef Cheddar Subs are like cheesy sloppy joes tucked into hollowed-out crusty rolls. "My family devours these hearty and...


Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

3 reviews

It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...


Cranberry-Apple French Toast

3 reviews

My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


Cheeseburger Buns

33 reviews

My mom stuffs soft homemade yeast rolls with ground beef, tomato sauce and cheese to make these tasty sandwiches. They're...


Hickory-Smoked Cheeseburgers

1 review

Every time I make this recipe, my guests compliment me on how great the burgers taste. The secret is a...