The Pioneer Woman's 15 Cheesiest Recipes Of All Time
Ooey, gooey and totally crave-worthy!
At Ree Drummond’s house, cheese is always a good idea. Most nights, it’s the reason everyone rushes to the dinner table! We’re talking bubbling casseroles, melty pasta bakes, stretchy grilled cheese pulls, and dips that make every bite feel extra indulgent. If your mouth is watering, you’re in luck! This is a list of The Pioneer Woman’s most irresistibly cheesy recipes.
Here, you’ll find crowd-pleasing appetizers, cozy casseroles, hearty pastas, and the best soups. Also on the list are comfort food classics like macaroni and cheese, mozzarella sticks, cheese pizza, and chicken quesadillas, and some new favorites. Think: a rich Marry Me Chicken Pasta coated in a five-cheese sauce, pull-apart sliders oozing with a spicy queso, and French onion stuffed shells that deliver a creamy ricotta filling in every bite.
Some are great for parties, some are perfect for family dinners, and a few are the kind of anytime snacks that disappear as soon as they’re served. No matter the occasion, these are the kind of recipes cheese lovers dream about.
Broccoli Rice Casserole
This is a longtime Drummond family favorite meal that tastes like pure comfort! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender broccoli and fluffy rice.
Get Ree’s Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe.
Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy on the outside and packed with plenty of melty cheese on the inside! This quick-and-hearty meal is also loaded with seasoned chicken and sautéed peppers and onions.
Get Ree’s Chicken Quesadillas recipe.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ree’s rich, ultra-cheesy baked pasta spin on Marry Me Chicken. Shell pasta is tossed with Italian chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce loaded with five types of cheeses.
Get Ree’s Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe.
French Onion Stuffed Shells
Yes, you can combine everything you love about cozy pasta bakes and melty onion soup in one seriously cheesy dish. It’s filled with a rich ricotta mixture, topped with plenty of cheese, and baked until bubbly.
Get Ree’s French Onion Stuffed Shells recipe.
Pull Apart Queso Sliders
Sliders are always a good idea, especially when queso is involved. Each one gets topped with the ooey gooey, spicy sauce.
Get Ree’s Pull Apart Queso Sliders recipe.
Chicken Enchiladas
Soft corn tortillas wrapped around a hearty chicken filling and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce. They’re finished with plenty of melted cheese and bake up golden and irresistibly gooey.
Get Ree’s Chicken Enchiladas recipe.
Cheesy Vegetable Spaghetti Casserole
Cheesy is in the name! The vegetarian take on Ree’s classic chicken spaghetti is packed with feel-good comfort. It combines tender pasta, hearty vegetables, and plenty of gooey cheese.
Get Ree’s Cheesy Vegetable Spaghetti Casserole recipe.
Macaroni and Cheese
Ree’s classic mac and cheese is the definition of comfort food. Tender pasta is coated in a creamy blend of seven cheeses, then baked until perfectly hot and bubbly.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
A warm and creamy appetizer that’s loaded with cream cheese, feta, pepper jack, and parmesan. Tender spinach and tangy artichokes round out the flavor.
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Cheesy Two-Potato Gratin
Two kinds of potatoes, rich cream, savory seasonings, and lots of melty cheese, make this baked side dish completely irresistible.
Get Ree’s Cheesy Two-Potato Gratin recipe.
Classic Cheese Pizza
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying. The secret to this cheese pizza is the golden, bubbly mozzarella finish.
Get the Classic Cheese Pizza recipe.
Rotel Dip
Think of this as queso’s heartier cousin. This cheesy dip combines melted Velveeta, ground beef, and Rotel tomatoes with green chiles for just the right spicy kick.
Get Ree’s Rotel Dip recipe.
White Lasagna
A pesto-blended béchamel sauce and layers of melty mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan make this veggie-packed lasagna irresistibly cozy.
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Irish Grilled Cheese
Aged Irish cheddar, grainy mustard, and rye bread in this skillet-toasted sandwich. The flavor is irresistibly sharp, buttery, and tangy all at once.
Get Ree’s Irish Grilled Cheese recipe.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Here’s a favorite of the Drummond family! This cheesy pizza starts with a rich, herby ranch sauce and gets piled high with crispy bacon, chicken, and melty mozzarella.
Get Ree’s Chicken Bacon Ranch recipe.
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