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Southern Cheese Straws
Southern cheese straws bring sharp cheddar, buttery crunch, and a little cayenne heat to the snack table.
Coconut Layer Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
This coconut layer cake has three tender layers made with coconut milk and sour cream, coconut cream cheese frosting, and a sweet shredded coconut coating.
Southern Yellow Squash Casserole
Southern yellow squash casserole combines tender squash, cream cheese and sharp cheddar beneath a buttery Ritz-Parmesan topping.
Best Make-Ahead Appetizers for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Plan Thanksgiving and Christmas with 11 make-ahead appetizers, including dips, cheese spreads, and savory bites, plus prep timing and freezer tips.
Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry
Cranberry Brie Bites tuck creamy cheese, cranberry sauce, and pecans into flaky puff pastry cups.
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
This pumpkin roll wraps warmly spiced pumpkin cake around creamy vanilla cream cheese filling for a make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert that chills and slices beautifully.
Spring Pea Salad with Feta, Mint and Chives
A quick no-mayo pea salad made with fresh or frozen green peas, feta cheese, mint, chives, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Queso Blanco Dip
This restaurant-style queso blanco is a smooth white cheese dip made with white American cheese, pepper jack, and evaporated milk.
Muffuletta Sandwich
A classic New Orleans sandwich layered with Italian meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad, pressed into sturdy bread for bold, make-ahead flavor.
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A classic three-layer Red Velvet Cake with tender crumb, vibrant color, and tangy cream cheese frosting that slices clean and stays moist.
Rotel Cheese Dip
A classic rotel cheese dip made with velveeta cheese and a can of rotel tomatoes, ready on the stove, microwave, or slow cooker.
Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Crispy baked buffalo wings made in the oven with a reliable method, classic sauce, and blue cheese dip — no frying required.
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy, cozy broccoli cheddar soup with rich cheese flavor and tender veggies, made on the stovetop with simple ingredients.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pear Salad
This elegant pear salad with prosciutto, arugula, and blue cheese is sweet, salty, and simple to make—perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any time you want something effortlessly impressive.
Aloha Chicken
Sweet, smoky, and savory all in one bite—this Hawaiian-inspired grilled chicken with pineapple, prosciutto, and cheese is easy, versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Twice Baked Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with smoky bacon, these twice baked potatoes are pure comfort—easy to make, perfect with steak, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at dinner.
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and downright comforting, this slow cooker mac and cheese is Southern-style simplicity at its finest—easy to make, perfect for gatherings, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Apple Pecan Spinach Salad
Crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and tangy goat cheese come together in this fresh, vibrant salad.
Authentic Homemade Texas Czech Kolaches
Soft, pillowy, and buttery, these homemade Texas Czech kolaches are filled with sweet fruit or creamy cheese.
Classic Wedge Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Crisp, refreshing, and indulgent, this Classic Wedge Salad combines crunchy lettuce, smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, and tangy blue cheese dressing—steakhouse flavor made easy at home.