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Celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day Right

by Kirsten Nunez
The Kitchn

There is nothing more beautiful than cheese. It is so good that you will probably want to make easy recipes with cheese for National Cheese Lover’s Day on Jan. 20. Yes,that’s right — even the lovers of cheese get their own holiday. That includes you and basically everyone you know. This day should not be confused with National Cheese Day, which falls on Jun. 4. Clearly, this magical food is worth celebrating. But who is complaining?

Cheese has a cult following, pretty much. It is right up there with tacos, avocados, and coffee. But it is safe to say that cheese always comes out on top. There is a reason why everyone loves pizza, grilled cheese, and nachos. You also can not go wrong with tasty macaroni and cheese recipes and traditional cheese and crackers. It can be tempting to stuff every food with cheese, basically.

For some people, National Cheese Lover’s Day is every single day. This magical ingredient can be eaten in so many different ways, after all. But, come Jan. 20, it might not hurt to try out a new delicious cheese recipe. It is an excellent way to get festive and show your love without getting too cheesy. Well, maybe.

1Pimento Cheese Ball

A Cozy Kitchen

If you can mix things together, you can make this (amazing) ball of cheese. Find the recipe at A Cozy Kitchen.

2Easy Cheese Bomb Bread

Averie Cooks

Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, this cheese bomb bread only takes 15 minutes to make. Learn how with Averie Cooks.

3Pizza Grilled Cheese

Ari's Menu

What's better than pizza? Pizza grilled cheese. Thanks for this one, Ari's Menu.

4Spinach-Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Baked By Rachel

Stuffed shells might look fancy, but they're crazy easy to make. Baked By Rachel shows you how.

5Honey Goat Cheese Spread

Ari's Menu

The tangy flavor of goat cheese makes it a perfect partner for honey. Oh, you fancy. Find the recipe at Ari's Menu.

6Broccoli Cheese Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Good Life Eats

Treat yourself to these crazy good (and easy) twice-baked potatoes by Good Life Eats.

7Grilled Cheese Croutons

Closet Cooking

You'll never look at normal croutons the same way again. Closet Cooking is a genius.

8Hot Cheesy Corn Dip

Closet Cooking

In 35 minutes, you can make Closet Cooking's cheese dip with sweet caramelized corn. Win.

9Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

Foodie Crush

Who needs salsa con queso from the jar when you have Foodie Crush's bacon beer cheese dip? Yum.

10Cheese-Smothered Stuffed Poblanos

How Sweet Eats

Meet your new favorite appetizer/snack/love of your life. Visit How Sweet Eats to learn how to make them.

11Garlicky Avocado Grilled Cheese With Tomato Pesto

Foodie Crush

This ain't your normal grilled cheese, people. Garlic, avocado, and pesto come together by Foodie Crush.

12Olive Cheese Straws

Kitchen Confidante

Cheese straws are a thing and they're about to transform everything you knew about party food. Kitchen Confidante has the lowdown.

13Easy 30-Minute Cheeseburger Casserole

Pass The Sushi

If cheeseburgers are your spirit animal, try making this easy casserole by Pass The Sushi.

14Light And Easy Cheese Ball

Foodie Crush

Here's another awesome simple cheese ball recipe when you just can't deal with actual cooking. Find it at Foodie Crush.

15Easy Cheese Danish

Pass The Sushi

Cheese danishes are actually pretty easy to make at home. Pass The Sushi explains how to do it with refrigerated crescent dough.

16Baked Ricotta With Seasonal Fruits

Sugar Et Al

Did you know that you can bake ricotta? In this post, Sugar Et Al demonstrates how to make this luscious dip.

17Blue Cheese And Rosemary Cheese Ball

The Kitchn

Yes, this is another cheese ball and recipe. And yes, you're going to love this one. Zero fancy skills are needed for this recipe from The Kitchn.

18Epic Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Table For Two

Breakfast and grilled cheese? Now we're talking. Learn how to make it with Table For Two.

19Classic Pimento Cheese

The Kitchn

Take it back to the classics with this simple pimento cheese spread from The Kitchn. Serve it with toast, crackers, or eat it by the spoonful. I won't judge.

20Mac And Cheese Cups With Broccoli And Bacon

Baked By Rachel

These mac and cheese cups with broccoli and bacon double as make-ahead breakfasts, appetizers, or snacks. Baked By Rachel explains how to cook them up.

21Four-Cheese Hot Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Closet Cooking

Why make a dip with one cheese when you can make it with four? Visit Closet Cooking for the tutorial.

22Apple, Cheddar, And Bacon Quesadillas

Foodie Crush

For a unique touch to the average quesadilla, take a tip from Foodie Crush and add apples. It also makes it kind of fancy.

23Buffalo Chicken Dip

Baked By Rachel

Buffalo chicken and cheese are two favorites that people can't resist. So why not make a crazy good dip? This would work well as a sandwich spread, too. Find the recipe at Baked By Rachel.