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    20 Over-the-Top Cheesy Recipes Your Guests Won’t Stop Talking About

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated December 12, 2025 · Published January 8, 2026 · Leave a Comment

    If you love cheese and are planning a dinner party, these 24 cheesy dishes are sure to impress your guests and make the meal unforgettable. From creamy pastas to gooey appetizers, each recipe brings a delightful twist that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

    Mac and Cheese Pizza

    Whole mac and cheese pizza.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Bacon mac and cheese pizza is a quick and easy dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. It's a fun way to use up any leftover mac and cheese from earlier in the day!

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    Broccoli Casserole

    Broccli casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This broccoli casserole is a quick and easy side dish that everyone will enjoy. It's a healthier option that pairs well with any meal.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Enjoy a rich and cheesy baked Mac and Cheese that's simple to prepare. Combine Cheddar and Gruyere for a flavorful dish that doesn't require boiling or making a roux.

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    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

    A portobello halloumi burger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Halloumi Burgers are packed with creamy avocado, a flavorful portobello mushroom, tangy chèvre cheese, spicy arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They're easy to make and sure to impress your guests!

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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This mac and cheese is loaded with cheese and simple to prepare-just combine everything in one dish, bake it, and enjoy the rich flavors of mozzarella and gorgonzola. It's sure to impress your guests with its creamy goodness.

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    Feta Stuffed Dates

    Feta stuffed dates.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This cheesy appetizer is a hit at any gathering and will be gone in no time. You might want to make more than you think, as they tend to be the first thing people reach for!

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    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    Baked brie.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy appetizer is great for gatherings or a cozy night at home. It combines sweet, salty, crunchy, and cheesy flavors, and you can customize it with your favorite nuts and berries.

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    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    Chicken enchiladas with green sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chicken enchiladas are a quick and tasty option for cheese lovers. With garlic chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese and green chile sauce, they're sure to impress your guests.

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    Halloumi

    Air fried halloumi on a blue plate with lemon wedges and chili flakes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Halloumi has a crispy outside and a soft inside that everyone loves. It's easy to prepare and goes great with salads or any side dishes, making it a perfect cheesy appetizer.

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    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Puff Pastry Pizza offers a fun and delicious take on classic pizza, combining salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. With toppings like mild blue cheese, red apples, green asparagus, and crunchy kale chips, it's perfect for a meal, appetizer, or snack.

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    Blue Cheese Sauce

    Blue cheese sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This blue cheese sauce is simple to make with just 6 ingredients and has a strong blue cheese flavor. It goes great with salads, meats, and anything spicy like Buffalo wings.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Moussaka is a tasty dinner filled with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and lots of cheese. This Mediterranean dish skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using extra eggplant instead for a healthier and simpler option.

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This casserole is filled with creamy seafood pasta and plenty of cheese, creating a rich and impressive dish. It's sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be turned into a creamy and cheesy casserole that tastes just like baked potatoes. This dish is easy to make and full of familiar flavors that will impress your guests.

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    Baked Brie

    A baked brie with bread.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baking brie is simple and can be done in under thirty minutes with just a few basic ingredients that you can adjust to your liking. This delicious appetizer goes great with bread or crackers and will definitely wow your guests at any event!

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Stuffed Peppers come together in just 45 minutes and are full of delicious Tex-Mex flavors thanks to taco seasoning and plenty of cheese. They're great on their own or served with some tortilla chips.

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    Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad

    Beet & fennel salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This beetroot and feta salad is quick to prepare and full of flavor. With beets, feta cheese, fennel, and roasted pine nuts, it's a great dish for any occasion.

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    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

    The Best Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together quickly, taking only 10 minutes of your time. Loaded with hot sauce, sour cream, chicken, and blue cheese, it's a spicy treat that buffalo chicken lovers will enjoy.

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    Shopska Salad

    Shopska salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shopska salad is quick to prepare and packed with fresh vegetables, all mixed with a light vinaigrette and topped with shredded Feta cheese. It's a great choice as a starter or side dish for any meal!

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    Loaded Potato Skins

    Air fryer potato skins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer potato skins are simple to prepare and require just a few ingredients. Topped with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and plenty of cheese, they make a tasty appetizer that will wow your guests.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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