17 Cheesy, Gooey Recipes That Bring Everyone to the Table

When it comes to comfort food, there’s one ingredient that never fails to bring smiles to the table: cheese. Also, as someone born and raised in Wisconsin, aka America’s Dairyland, I find cheese imperative at just about every meal. These cheesy dishes are the ultimate crowd-pleasers and packed with flavorful melty goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

If you need a quick weeknight easy beef dinner you’ll love this ground beef skillet recipe. It’s ready in a flash and packed with flavor, protein, and veggies – all made in a single pan. You’ll find yourself making this recipe again and again.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet.

Cheesy Boursin Pasta

This is the best cheesy pasta and it’s made with just a few ingredients. Creamy Boursin cheese is the base of this simple sauce and has the smoothest creamy texture. Simply cook the pasta, and whip up the sauce with some sliced garlic, Boursin, and pasta water. Serve with a simple green salad and breadsticks for an utterly delicious meal.

Get the Recipe: Boursin Cheese Pasta.

Walking Taco Casserole

This walking taco casserole recipe is everything you love about walking tacos in an easy casserole form! Taco-spiced ground beef is cooked with onions and zucchini and then combined with black beans and tomatoes and layered with shredded cheese. Once it’s baked and melty, you’ll top it with plenty of your favorite taco toppings and Fritos.

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Turkey Pesto Panini

This recipe is inspired by a Starbucks panini, but we’ve added a lot more fillings for even more flavor. It comes together quickly thanks to deli turkey and has tons of flavor, thanks to the pesto and cheese. Serve with fries, chips or a fruit cup.

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Bean and Cheese Burritos

Bean and cheese burritos are always a good idea for weeknight dinners. These are so easy to wrap up for a meatless meal that is filling, budget-friendly, and best of all, delicious. Put out some fresh toppings or add them inside so your family can dress a simple bean burrito up if desired.

Get the Recipe: Bean and Cheese Burrito.

Pizza Chicken Bake

Your family is going to love this mash-up meal. We’re giving chicken breasts the pizza treatment with layers of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni! Serve with a green or Italian salad on the side.

Get the Recipe: Pizza Chicken Bake.

Cheesy Street Corn Dip

This street corn dip takes the traditional (and beloved) flavors of Mexican street corn and turns them into a dippable form. Roasted corn, sour cream, mayo, Tajin, and plenty of cheese are baked together for an extra-cheesy dip. This elote dip comes together really quickly, is made with simple ingredients, and is always a crowd-pleaser and the perfect appetizer for game days or parties.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Street Corn Dip.

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak

This buffalo chicken cheesesteak recipe is easy to make, delicious, and packed with flavor. It has a mouthwatering combination of tender sliced chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, gooey cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce. Top with melty white American cheese for a dinner you’ll want on repeat.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak.

Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla

The whole family will love these cheesy beef quesadillas! It’s comforting, delicious, easy, and ready in just 20 minutes. The ground beef is cooked and then it’s layered with two layers of cheese for the ultimate layered gooey cheese quesadilla. Serve with fresh toppings.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

While chicken cordon bleu seems like an elegant meal, this recipe is actually so easy that anyone can make it. With prosciutto, cheese, crouton crumbs and herbs, this rolled up chicken dish will be a favorite with your family. You can have this ready in under an hour so you will want to make it often.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Lasagna Stuffed Shells

Craving all of the flavors of lasagna but need to get dinner in the oven fast? Skip the lasagna layers and make these tasty Italian stuffed shells instead! This is a meal the whole family will love!

Get the Recipe: Easy Lasagna Stuffed Shells.

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

This Italian dish seems a little complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Use high-quality butter, cheese, and pasta for this dish, as it’s about all that’s in it! It’s easy enough for a quick dinner but nice enough to turn it into a date night meal, too.

Get the Recipe: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe.

Beef Chile con Queso Dip

This beef chili con queso dip is everything that a dip should be. It’s perfect for game day or dinner time. Put out some tortilla chips and a few extras like guacamole, sour cream, and pico de Gallo, and serve!

Get the Recipe:  Beef Chile con Queso Dip.

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Give your next batch of pasta a tasty twist by adding the best meatballs to the mix. This recipe makes chicken parmesan meatballs on a sheet pan, and tops them with plenty of sauce and cheese. You might also like to tuck them into sub buns for a great sandwich.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.

Slow Cooker Taco Dip

This delicious taco dip cooks while you go about your day. Perfect for a party or for dinner, you are going to love this hearty, flavorful dip with just the right amount of spice. 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Dip.

Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese

Grab a sheet pan and some simple ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and gooey cheese. You can cook sides like corn on the cob and asparagus alongside your caprese chicken for a complete meal.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese.

Is there anything more satisfying than ground beef enchiladas? Not much! A savory ground beef filling is wrapped in tortillas, smothered with enchilada sauce, and baked into bubbly, cheesy perfection. Add your favorite fresh toppings.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Enchiladas.