There’s one secret ingredient that makes everything better, from pasta to nachos to cake. Nope, it’s not salt (although that definitely helps). It’s cheese, in all of its gooey glory. Whether you’ve got a thing for cheddar, goat or Gruyère, here are 18 side dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
The 18 Cheesiest Side Dishes in the Universe
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Published Aug 27, 2018
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Thanks to Heidi Larsen, Sunday dinner just got way more awesome.
Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese
Goes with just about any cut of meat.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Might want to make two loaves.
Spicy Mexican Mac And Cheese
Gaby Dalkin knows how to do taco night right.
Four Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Ooey, gooey perfection.
Cacio E Pepe Brussels Sprouts
Dive right in.
Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
You won’t be able to stop eating these.
Mac And Cheese Stuffed Fried Zucchini
Ten points for cute presentation.
Cacio E Pepe Cauliflower
Pile on the pepper.
Cauliflower Gratin
Well, this is one way to eat your veggies…
Jalapeño-avocado Mac And Cheese
A showstopping side coming in hot.
Broccoli And Cauliflower Gratin
Fact: You can never have too much Gruyère.
Three Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
Go the extra mile and wrap these babies in bacon.
Baked Gorgonzola Bites
Store-bought pizza dough makes this recipe a breeze.
Mozzarella Bites
Try eating just one. We dare you.
Double-baked Fries With Garlic Cheese Sauce And Bacon
Yeah, we can get down with some cheese fries.
Cheese And Bacon Baked Potatoes
Crevices filled with cheesy goodness.
Loaded Baked Potato ‘chips’
Classic comfort food everyone will be fighting for.
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