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Rich and creamy homemade baked mac and cheese, filled with multiple layers of shredded cheeses, smothered in a smooth cheese sauce, and baked until bubbly and perfect!

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
September 30, 2019
Velvety soft and tender layers of two kinds of potatoes, smothered in a rich 3 cheese garlic sauce, then topped with extra cheese for a perfectly crispy top! It's the scalloped potato dish you've been dreaming of your entire life! #scallopedpotatoes #potato #sidedish #holiday #Easter #cheese #potatoesaugratin #augratin #makeahead

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
April 3, 2019
Just like the beer cheese from your favorite pub, this easy beer cheese sauce is made in 15 minutes or less, and PERFECT for dipping or topping your favorite foods! #beer #cheese #beercheese #appetizer #party #dip #sauce #gameday #easyrecipe

Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce
February 24, 2019
This copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup is SO hearty and rich, and made in just one pot on your stovetop!  Crockpot and Instant Pot directions too! #soup #copycatrecipe #broccolicheddar #broccolicheese #creamy #panera #souprecipe #comfortfood

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
February 6, 2019
Made in just 5 minutes, this Creamy Bacon Cheddar Dip is super easy to make and is the star of any party! #dip #appetizer #bacon #cheddar #nobake #gameday #easyrecipe #makeaheadrecipe #party #partyfood

Creamy Bacon Cheese Dip (No Bake)
December 4, 2018
The ultimate party or finger food, these melt in your mouth ham and cheese sliders are made savory with the addition of garlic and herbs, drizzled in a garlic/shallot butter and baked until tender and golden! #appetizer #partyfood #fingerfood #sliders #hamandcheese #garlicandherb #easyrecipe

Garlic and Herb Ham and Cheese Sliders
September 25, 2018
Tender brussels sprouts baked with crispy bacon in a creamy cheese sauce. This is the perfect keto/low carb side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #keto #lowcarb #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
June 20, 2018
This classic Juicy Lucy burger is a well known Midwestern recipe.  Definitely not your average cheeseburger, this burger recipe is stuffed with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese!  Our favorite version also includes crispy bacon and smoky bbq sauce! #burger #cheeseburger #juicylucy #cheddar #baconcheeseburger #stuffed #summerbbq

Cheese Stuffed Burgers (Juicy Lucy)
May 30, 2018
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder | Creamy, cheesy and hearty, this slow cooker ham chowder is the perfect way to use up any leftover ham!  Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #chowder #soup #ham #leftover #slowcooker #crockpot

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
September 17, 2017
Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam | The only thing better than a juicy cheeseburger on a toasted bun, is a juicy cheeseburger topped with homemade bourbon bacon jam! Regular condiments are a thing of the past! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheeseburgers with Bourbon Bacon Jam
July 12, 2017
One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken | An easy weeknight meal, bursting with flavor, smothered in melty cheese, and on your table in 20 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken
April 26, 2017
Salami and Pickle Grilled Cheese | Everything you love about the salami, cream cheese and pickle appetizer, put into a gooey, buttery grilled cheese! Comfort food elevated to gourmet levels! | http://thechunkychef.com

Salami and Pickle Grilled Cheese
March 26, 2017
Ham and Cheese Spinach Puffs | Ready in just over 30 minutes, these spinach puffs are made with flaky puff pastry, wrapped around a creamy mixture of ham, gruyere cheese and fresh spinach. Perfect for using leftover ham! | http://thechunkychef.com

Ham and Cheese Spinach Puffs
March 8, 2017
Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip | This party spinach dip is loaded with tons of spinach, gooey cheese, crispy bacon and other mouthwatering flavors. Combine, bake, and eat! Perfect for a party! | http://thechunkychef.com

Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip
December 27, 2016
Cheesy One Bite Baked Penne Cups | Creamy, cheesy and spicy baked penne pasta is baked into mini muffin cups for the tastiest appetizer around! They're the perfect one-bite snack!

Cheesy One Bite Baked Penne Cups
December 7, 2015
Copycat Loaded Baked Potato Soup | Creamy and thick, this potato soup is topped with savory cheese, fresh chives and crumbled bacon. It tastes just like O'Charley's loaded baked potato soup!

Copycat Loaded Baked Potato Soup
November 18, 2015
These Hawaiian meatball sliders are juicy, cheesy, sweet with a little spicy kick, and topped off with a crunchy and flavorful jicama slaw!

Hawaiian Meatball Sliders with a Jicama Slaw
July 15, 2015
Perfect for a party, or as a side dish for your meal... you have to try these sausage stuffed mushrooms! They're creamy, flavorful, and EASY!

Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
May 20, 2015
Savory mushrooms, spinach and cheese are rolled up in pasta and baked in a delicious marinara sauce. A dish so hearty, you won't realize it's vegetarian!

Baked Spinach and Mushroom Rotolo
March 23, 2015
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Bake - All the flavors of your favorite loaded mashed potatoes, baked to creamy perfection. The perfect side dish for the whole family to enjoy!

Loaded Mashed Potatoes Bake
March 8, 2015
Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries - Sometimes you just want a good fry... deliciously crispy on the outside and hot and fluffy on the inside. These wedge fries are seasoned to perfection!

Parmesan and Garlic Wedge Fries
February 17, 2015
You know that amazing beer cheese dip you get at pubs? Now you can make that at home, with the addition of flavorful caramelized onions!

Beer Cheese and Onion Soup/Dip
February 12, 2015
Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

No Soup for You!
November 8, 2014

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