Skip to content

Type what you have

Cook with

cheddar cheese ×
2-Minute Cheese Quesadillas
Lunch Mexican

2-Minute Cheese Quesadillas

4.5

Prep
Cook
5 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place one flour tortilla onto a large microwave-safe plate.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with Cheddar, then top with remaining tortilla.
  4. 4 Microwave on high until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Slice like a pizza to serve.

By Jackie

Beanie Weenie Quesadilla Rolls
Lunch Mexican

Beanie Weenie Quesadilla Rolls

4.4

Prep
4 min
Cook
1 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour soup into a small microwave safe bowl. Wrap tortilla and hot dog with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Place soup, tortilla, and hot dog in microwave and cook on high approximately 30 seconds, or until tortilla is hot and pliable and the soup is hot.
  2. 2 Place hot dog and soup in center of tortilla; sprinkle with cheese and roll. Microwave for an additional 10 seconds to fully melt the cheese.

By Bella

Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadillas
Lunch Mexican

Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadillas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla onto the skillet. Sprinkle about half the Cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top with the spinach, green onions, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cover with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Place the second tortilla on top.
  2. 2 Cook until the bottom tortilla starts to develop a bit of color and starts to crisp, about 3 minutes. To flip and cook the other side, slide the quesadilla off the non-stick pan onto a dinner plate, cover with another dinner plate and flip. The crispy tortilla side should now be on top. Slide the quesadilla back onto the pan and cook until the bottom tortilla starts turning crisp, about 3 minutes more. Slide onto a cutting board, and cut into 8 wedges to serve.

By Tracy X

Traditional Mexican Molletes
Lunch Mexican

Traditional Mexican Molletes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Remove some of the bread from the middle of bread halves to accommodate more toppings. Spread about 1 teaspoon butter on each half.
  3. 3 Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons warmed refried beans on bread. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack shredded cheese on the beans. Place bread halves on prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Top molletes with Mexican salsa or pico de gallo.

By Jenny Aleman

Zucchini Chip Nachos
Lunch Mexican

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim ends of zucchini; use a mandoline on the thinnest setting to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch slices. Place slices on a plate lined with paper towels, top with additional paper towels, and press down to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2 Place zucchini slices on a cutting board and lightly mist with cooking spray. Turn slices over and sprinkle with taco seasoning; lightly mist this side with cooking spray as well. Place slices seasoned-side up on a microwave-safe plate, making sure none are overlapping. Cook in the microwave on high power for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Carefully flip slices over and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  3. 3 Divide chips between 2 microwave-safe plates. Add black olives, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and Cheddar cheese. Microwave on high power until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Easy Taco Pie
Lunch Mexican

Easy Taco Pie

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a large deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into small pieces and add to hot skillet; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Season drained beef with taco seasoning.
  3. 3 Press refrigerated dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread refried beans in an even layer onto the dough. Spread sour cream into a layer atop the refried beans. Sprinkle ground beef evenly over the sour cream; top with salsa and Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust has browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Michelle Blum

Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and taco seasoning; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Divide pizza dough in half. Flatten each half into a thin crust and place onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
  5. 5 While the crusts are baking, mix pizza sauce, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Remove crusts from the oven and spread 1/2 of the sauce mixture over each one. Sprinkle beef and Cheddar evenly over top. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and the crusts are crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes.

By James Martin

Easy Doritos Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Easy Doritos Taco Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease; stir taco seasoning into beef. Cool beef mixture.
  2. 2 Combine beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, Italian dressing, and onion in a large bowl. Chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Gently stir in lettuce and tortilla chips just before serving.

By JessicaStrayer

Leftover Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch Mexican

Leftover Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine condensed soup, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and Southwest seasoning in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. 2 Add chicken, 1 1/4 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, cooked rice, and corn. Mix until well combined. Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Top each bowl with remaining cheese and 3 tortilla chips.

By bprimeau

Instant Pot Taco Bowls
Lunch Mexican

Instant Pot Taco Bowls

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat oil in the pressure cooker. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add onion, taco seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and garlic salt; stir to combine.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring remaining 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. 4 Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
  5. 5 Divide rice and beef among 6 reusable containers. Top with equal amounts of black beans, corn, and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate.

By thedailygourmet

Beef Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Beef Taco Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and discard grease. Add taco seasoning mix and prepare according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Combine cooled beef mixture, lettuce, onion, bell pepper, cheese, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large serving bowl. Add enough dressing to coat; mix well and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

By Susan

Easy Tamale Casserole
Lunch Mexican

Easy Tamale Casserole

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Stir onion into ground beef; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, then immediately remove the skillet from heat. Stir in pinto beans and crushed tomatoes.
  4. 4 Beat together cream-style corn, cornbread mix, and egg in a large bowl until smooth; spread over ground beef mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and cornbread is set in the middle, about 25 minutes.

By Gwendelyn Robinson Grizzle

Lettuce Leaf Tacos
Lunch Mexican

Lettuce Leaf Tacos

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir green bell pepper and yellow onion in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and chicken broth until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir with taco seasoning until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. 3 Sprinkle tomatoes with salt in a bowl. Place Cheddar cheese into a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Fill each lettuce leaf with about 2 tablespoons beef filling; top with 1 to 2 teaspoons green pepper mixture, tomato, and about 1 1/2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.

By asliceofpi

Julie's Mexican Salad Inspiration
Lunch Mexican

Julie's Mexican Salad Inspiration

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Layer lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, green onions, cilantro, green bell pepper, avocado, Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, in this order, in a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Stir ranch-style dressing and salsa together in a bowl; pour over salad.

By Pamela Allen Kennedy

Mexican Chicken Soup
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Chicken Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay chicken breasts evenly onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix.
  3. 3 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to cool enough to handle, then shred or cut into strips.
  4. 4 While chicken is cooking, warm oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and celery in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Add remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Add chicken, tomatoes, and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve soup hot topped with cheese, tortilla chips, and avocado.

By Rillene N

Easy Peezy Sweet Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Lunch American

Easy Peezy Sweet Toasted Cheese Sandwich

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Top each bread roll half with a slice of Cheddar cheese.
  2. 2 Toast topped rolls in toaster oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle sugar over the melted cheese.

By inspectorGadget

Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Lunch

Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the shredded cheeses together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in the bottom of a fry pan over medium heat. Add one slice of bread. Top the piece of bread with about 1/2 of the cheese mixture and the ham slices. Top with the second piece of bread.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 of the remaining cheese on top of the second slice of bread and carefully turn the sandwich over to grill the cheese. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese on the bottom is slightly crispy. While it is cooking, add the remaining cheese on what is now the top piece of bread.
  4. 4 Flip the sandwich and cook another 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the cheese on the second side. Remove to a plate, slice in half, and enjoy!

By T-fal

Broiled SPAM® and Cheese Open Face Sandwiches
Lunch American

Broiled SPAM® and Cheese Open Face Sandwiches

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Place the three slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Stir together the luncheon meat and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Press the meat and cheese mixture on top of each slice of bread.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until the sandwiches are hot and the topping is beginning to brown on top, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Elaine E

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch American

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side each bread slice.
  3. 3 Place 1 slice bread, butter-side down, in the hot skillet; top with 1 slice cheese.
  4. 4 Place 1 slice bread, butter-side up, on top cheese.
  5. 5 Cook until lightly browned on one side; flip and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
  6. 6 Repeat with remaining bread and cheese slices. Serve and enjoy!

By Sara

Easy Cheesy SPAM-wiches
Lunch

Easy Cheesy SPAM-wiches

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Stir together the luncheon meat, Cheddar cheese, and salad dressing in a bowl. Spread the filling onto the cut side of each hamburger bun, and place onto a baking sheet, filling-side up.
  3. 3 Broil the open-faced sandwiches in the preheated oven until the tops are browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

By Dianemwj

John's Pimento Cheese Spread
Lunch American

John's Pimento Cheese Spread

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the Cheddar cheese, pimentos, and garlic powder. Stir in the mayonnaise a little at a time, until the spread reaches your desired consistency. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavor develop.

By Rhonda Brock Fuller

Perfectly Crispy Grilled Cheese
Lunch American

Perfectly Crispy Grilled Cheese

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread one bread slice with mayonnaise. Place bread, mayonnaise-side down, onto a hot skillet. Add cheese slices. Spread the remaining bread slice with mayonnaise and place on top of the cheese with the mayonnaise facing up.
  2. 2 Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.

By Hellmann's

Ramen Noodle Frittata
Lunch

Ramen Noodle Frittata

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place noodles in a saucepan filled with boiling water, reserving the seasoning packet. Cook until tender, and drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and seasoning packets from the noodles. Mix in noodles.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the noodle mixture, and cook over medium-low heat until firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Cut into fourths, and turn over to brown the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top, and serve.

By Judy M

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Lunch

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread Country Crock® Spread on one side of each bread slice.
  2. 2 Place 2 slices, Spread side down, in skillet. Top each with tomato, then cheese, then remaining bread slice, Spread side up.
  3. 3 Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.

By Country Crock

Chili Dog Hand Pie
Lunch

Chili Dog Hand Pie

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut the pie crusts in half. Lay 1 half crust on a cutting board and top with 1/4 of the Cheddar cheese, 1/4 of the chili, 1/4 of the hot dog pieces, and 1/4 of the onion. Firmly fold over the crust and pinch the edges to seal contents inside; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 3 crusts. Slice the top of each pie with a knife to allow steam to escape.
  3. 3 Bake pies in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool a bit before serving.

By Cooking Daddy