40 Cheesy Comfort Foods Full of Ooey-Gooey and Crispy Texture

Cheese is so perfect for all kinds of recipes. From rich, creamy pasta sauces to golden, crispy appetizers and everything in between, cheese just makes anything better. This collection of 40 cheesy comfort foods brings you all that flavor and texture, with classic dishes like smashed red potatoes, one-pot lasagna, cheesy bacon dip, and more.

Instant Pot Queso

Queso being scooped out of a bowl with a chip.. — Instant Pot Queso. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Instant Pot Queso is sure to be your new favorite way to make chili con queso for parties. Cheese lovers know that a good queso dip can turn any gathering into a truly special event.
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Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Two halves of grilled cheese on top of each other. — Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This provolone grilled cheese sandwich is the classic treat from our childhood but refined for adults. It's melty, toasty, and oh, so good.
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Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites

Close-up of a cheesy bacon and cheese-topped pastry on a wooden board, garnished with parsley. — Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy parmesan bacon bites are an easy snack or appetizer to make! These parmesan toasts are perfect for parties and groups.
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Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts

Golden-browned toasted bread slices topped with melted cheese, chopped onions, and herbs on a wooden surface are the epitome of cheesy comfort foods. — Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mushroom appetizer toasts are cheesy, delicious, and easy to eat in just a bite or two! The perfect potluck appetizer to make everyone swoon!
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Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.
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Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites

Slices of toasted bread topped with melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and herbs on a baking sheet make a perfect example of cheesy comfort foods. — Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta with cheese is full of fresh juicy tomatoes, mayo and mozzarella for easy appetizer bites everyone will love for parties and more.
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Cheese Bacon Dip

Close-up image of a cheesy dip with bits of bacon, sprinkled with green onions, and a stack of potato chips on top, perfect for party snacks. — Cheese Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Cheese Bacon Dip makes the perfect warm dip for bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables! It's full of crispy bacon and plenty of cheesy goodness!
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Air Fryer Mushroom Grilled Cheese With Thyme

A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese and mushrooms, cut in half, on a white plate. — Air Fryer Mushroom Grilled Cheese With Thyme. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This mushroom grilled cheese recipe works in a skillet or air fryer. A Grilled cheese sandwich with mushrooms is the perfect meal or snack.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Close-up view of a baked macaroni and cheese dish, one of the classic cheesy comfort foods, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and bits of parsley. — Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that's full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

Stack of freshly baked square biscuits on a white decorative plate, showcasing a golden-brown crust and a fluffy, cheesy interior. — Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple homemade biscuits, Cream Cheese Biscuits!
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Easy Cheeseburger Pasta (One Dish)

A close-up image of a cheesy pasta dish with tomato sauce and ground meat, garnished with chopped parsley. — Easy Cheeseburger Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. The tender beef and macaroni pair so well with the cheesy sauce and bacon. It’s a true winner!
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Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon Made Easy

Freshly baked cheesy savory muffins with visible chunks of green vegetables and bacon on a cooling rack. — Corn Muffins With Cheese And Bacon Made Easy. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Close-up of a hand holding a loaded potato skin topped with melted cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and diced tomatoes. This is one of many delicious cheesy comfort foods. — Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smashed red potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making a tasty side dish for meals or a fun appetizer.
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Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

A bowl of spaghetti. — Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti is a great recipe if you are looking for a simple dinner to make on a busy weeknight. It comes together easily with cream soups, which add both flavor and a rich, creamy consistency to the sauce.
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One Pot Lasagna Soup

A bowl of tomato soup with dumplings and cheese, garnished with herbs, with a spoon lifting a dumpling. — One Pot Lasagna Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

One Pot Lasagna Soup makes a simple dinner solution!! Forget the hassle of layering and baking traditional lasagna and you will enjoy the same flavors with half the effort.
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Bacon Mac And Cheese Burger

A close-up of a partially eaten sandwich with crispy chicken and lettuce on a pretzel bun, served on a dark plate. — Bacon Mac And Cheese Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cook up a crispy bacon mac and cheese burger for parties or a dinner the whole family will enjoy. Cooked mac and cheese flavored with bacon is shaped into patties, breaded and fried, then served up on buns!
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Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Ups

Close-up of golden-brown, crispy rolled tacos filled with melted cheese on a plate, garnished with salsa, resembling Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Ups. — Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Ups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These copycat Taco Bell cheesy roll ups are even better than the original. They're completely homemade but still so easy to prepare!
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Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese

A bowl of creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese topped with sliced jalapeños, served on a white wooden table. — Crockpot Bacon Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is creamy and cheesy, made with minimal effort for a terrific side dish or the ultimate comforting main course meal.
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Hot Dog Casserole With Tater Tots

Close-up of a serving of cheesy scalloped potatoes with sliced sausages, garnished with fresh parsley, from a casserole prepared in just 10 minutes. — Hot Dog Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hot dog casserole with only four ingredients makes an easy dinner for busy weeknights. Everyone loves chili, cheese, hot dogs and tater tots!
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Broccoli Cornbread With Cheese

A close-up image of a freshly baked loaf of cheesy jalapeño cornbread, with a piece cut from the loaf, revealing its fluffy texture and visible jalapeño pieces. — Broccoli Cornbread With Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Broccoli Cornbread recipe takes classic cornbread up a notch. Broccoli cornbread with cheese is a favorite Southern side dish.
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Must-Try grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese and chunks of chicken, cut in half on a white plate. — Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are crispy on the outside and filled with spicy flavor and gooey cheese. A great lunch or dinner.
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

Closeup of spaghetti in bowl. — Mexican Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni And Cheese

Bowl of mac and cheese. — Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Jalapeno Ranch Macaroni and Cheese is full of rich flavors including three of my favorite things, ranch dressing, jalapeños and macaroni and cheese.
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot)

A baked cheese and rotisserie chicken dip garnished with green onions in a white dish, surrounded by tortilla chips, on a wooden board with a striped cloth underneath. — Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
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Homemade Queso Dip

A skillet of creamy queso dip topped with cilantro and jalapeños, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh tomatoes, perfect for party snacks. — Homemade Queso Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

How to Make Queso Dip recipe creates an easy, homemade, creamy, restaurant quality cheese dip or Mexican appetizer, with or without velveeta.
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Bbq Mac And Cheese

A close up spoonful of mac and cheese. — Bbq Mac And Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bbq mac and cheese is so much better than the boxed version. Made with 3 kinds of cheese, lots of pulled pork,
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Mexican Corn Casserole With Cheese

A serving of creamy corn casserole garnished with green onions and parsley on a white plate, perfect as one of your favorite vegetable sides. — Mexican Corn Casserole With Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican Corn Casserole recipe has all the bright flavors of Mexican street corn, right off the cob! It is easy-to-make and incredibly delicious.
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Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

A plate of cheesy comfort foods: hash brown casserole topped with tomato sauce and chopped green onions, served on a light blue tablecloth. — Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole uses potatoes or frozen hash browns, in oven, slow cooker or grill, breakfast, dinner with hamburger, ham and more!
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Double Cheeseburger Pizza

A close-up of a cheeseburger pizza topped with ground beef, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickles, and tomato ketchup on a wooden board. — Double Cheeseburger Pizza. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Double Cheeseburger Pizza is a crispy crust topped with the best cheeseburger toppings. This cheeseburger pizza recipe makes for a delicious lunch or dinner!
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Chevre Goat Cheese Balls

A close-up of a hand holding a half-eaten bagel topped with cream cheese and a crunchy mix of seeds, nuts, and other cheesy comfort foods. — Chevre Goat Cheese Balls. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you love cheese ball bites, these Chevre Goat Cheese Balls are going to be a dream! So much flavor in this classic cheese ball recipe!
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Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole

A scoop of potato casserole held in the air. — Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is truly amazing! Filled with cheeses, bacon, crispy fried onions, flavored sour cream dip and more!
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Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

A plate of creamy macaroni and cheese garnished with bacon bits, parsley, and healthy vegetable sides. — Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. It's a favorite holiday recipe.
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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli's Copycat)

Close-up of baked spaghetti with meatballs and melted cheese, garnished with herbs, epitomizing cheesy comfort foods. — Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli'S Copycat). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This delectably meaty, cheesy Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe is a copycat Fazoli’s pizza-baked spaghetti loaded with your favorite pizza toppings.
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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A skillet filled with pepperoni pizza dip, topped with melted cheese, slices of pepperoni, and garnished with herbs, surrounded by baked dough balls. This dish is perfect for party dips. — Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip recipe, made with cream cheese, pizza sauce and loaded with pepperoni, surrounded by bread that's perfect for dipping!
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Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat

A plate of crunchy tacos filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and topped with cheddar cheese is one of the best cheesy comfort foods. — Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Taco Bell cheesy gordita crunch recipe has all the delicious flavors of the original, but it's even better!
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Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice

A spoon lifting a cheesy, tomato and ground beef casserole serving, emphasizing its gooey texture and colorful ingredients in this cooking beef recipe. — Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy taco skillet with rice, ground beef, and plenty of Tex-Mex flavors cooks up one pan for an easy dinner that's spiced just right! It's a kid-friendly weeknight meal that goes together in a flash!
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Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole With Sliced Potatoes Recipe

A dish full of cheesy potatoes. — Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole With Sliced Potatoes Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

Easy cheesy potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food with real potatoes, bacon, onions and cheese! A sliced potato casserole the whole family will love.
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Easy Rosemary Macaroni And Cheese

A bowl of cheesy macaroni and cheese garnished with rosemary, placed on a white napkin. — Easy Rosemary Macaroni And Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese is classic comfort food, made even better, with the addition of rosemary. Creamy, cheesy, goodness in every bite!
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Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole

A plate of sliced yellow squash topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce containing peas and ground meat. — Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole. Photo credit: kitchen Divas.

This easy one pot sausage potato casserole is loaded with seasoned sausage, tender potatoes, loads of cheese, onions, and more.
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