Garnished with crispy onions, these baked potatoes from Ree Drummond are filled with delicate broccoli florets and loaded with a creamy sauce made from melted jack cheese and sharp Cheddar.

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This one-pan breakfast casserole is a delicious thing to wake up to. Vary the flavour profile by substituting Swiss or gouda instead of cheddar for a different kind of cheesy goodness.

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Forget the fry pan and use your oven to create a whole pan of eggplant Parm. You’ll get all the comforting, cheesy goodness, with less dishes, all while feeding a crowd in less than an hour.

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Gloriously cheesy, these skillet-roasted scalloped spuds are a flavour-packed side dish that’s sure to become a family favourite.

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Quintessentially Canadian, the sweet, vinegary taste of a ketchup chip isn’t for everyone — but its fans find it strangely addictive. Turn chips into a more substantial appetizer with these deep-fried macaroni and cheese balls that feature a crispy outer crust and gooey centre. Bet you can’t eat just one.

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“The name doesn’t lie!” says Ree Drummond of her extra-cheesy concoction. The Pioneer Woman isn’t kidding around with this extreme grilled-cheese sandwich, complete with thick, melted slices of cheddar and provolone.

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When it comes to sheer enjoyment of cheese, it’s tough to top a creamy fondue. This easy-to-make recipe hits all the right notes with the flavourful addition of garlic and Dijon mustard.

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When it comes to maximum cheesiness, you won’t do better than this recipe that takes the mac-and-cheese concept to another level with the addition of duck sausage and three types of cheese, including rich, melty Brie.

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Expect to get your cheese cravings satisfied — an then some — when you bite into one of these savoury soufflés, bursting with melted gruyere, courtesy of Anna Olson.

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A combination of crispy fries topped with a garlic-infused gravy and cheddar cheese curds, Chuck Hughes hits this Canadian classic out of the park.

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Few people know their way around a Philly Cheese Steak like Bobby Flay. He offers up his ultra-cheesy take on this Philly favourite that boasts plenty of aged provolone, along with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for extra flavour.

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You can thank the enduring awesomeness of bacon and a mixture of cheddar and jack cheese (if you’re feeling adventurous) for the intensely delicious flavour of this casserole that’s the ideal make-ahead side dish.

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Tyler Florence also offers an extreme version of a comfort food classic, kicking up his mac ’n cheese with plenty of bacon and a whopping five-and-a-half cups of sharp Cheddar!

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Giada De Laurentiis recommends this cheese-laden delight — which, with 12 eggs, is like a quiche — for brunch. It’s a great way to combine any leftover cheeses you may have in the fridge — if you believe in leftover cheese.

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There’s no substitute for a juicy burger dripping with melted cheese, but substituting cornbread waffles for the bun and adding thick slabs of bacon to aged cheddar takes the cheeseburger concept and runs it right into the end zone.

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Michael Smith takes the grilled cheese sandwich to decadent new heights with this melted masterpiece, combining thick slices of ham with the mild and tangy flavour of cambozola cheese, which tastes like a mix between Camembert and Gorgonzola.

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Regardless of what time of year it is, you’ll want to fire up the grill to tackle Bobby Flay’s easy-to-make (and even easier to eat!) burger that combines two types of cheddar, sliced as thick as you’d like.

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Whether you serve it as a savoury side dish or as an entrée in its own right, this one-dish breakfast casserole is a spicy, cheesy delight.

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The next time you’re looking to put Mexican on the menu, dive into Ree Drummond’s recipe for a gooey refried bean casserole that does not skimp on the cheese.

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Anna Olson serves up a casserole that uses healthy portions of aged Cheddar, Swiss Gruyere and cream cheese for a gooey delight that takes comfort food to the extreme.

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There are garden-variety nachos, and then there are Rachael Ray’s Super Nachos, loaded with a creamy pepper jack cheese sauce complementing a zesty pico de gallo salsa and topped with ground sirloin and black beans.

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Potatoes au Gratin is a favourite side dish that enhances the flavour of potatoes with plenty of cheese. This amazing version of that classic side features two types of potatoes and three different cheeses — gouda, Parmesan and asiago — along with leeks and bacon to create a uniquely decadent flavour.

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Combining the goodness of a grilled-cheese sandwich with an array of nacho-style toppings? Genius. It’s a sandwich of melted magnificence you won’t soon forget!

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Combining two of Canada’s favourite cheese-loaded foods into one delightful dish is double the fun. It's the best of both worlds with this Poutine Pizza.

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Combining classic Canadian ingredients, sweet, tart apples, savoury cheese, and smoky bacon, this comforting pull-apart bread is as fun to make as it is to eat.

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