6 Dishes That’ll Meet Your Cheesy Needs All Day Long

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David Malosh

Hankering for some sharp cheddar or the gooey texture of American cheese? Whether you're craving a dish drenched in melted Gruyere or a crunchy bite of Parmesan, here are six dishes that can cater to your cheesy needs all day long.

This classic French dish is essentially a ham and cheese sandwich, but better. Instead of cheese slices, a bechamel-based cheese sauce is poured over the sandwich, which is then broiled to golden brown perfection.

Giada De Laurentiis's Parmesan, Basil And Lemon Wafers (Fricos) On Food Network's Everyday Italian

Giada De Laurentiis's Parmesan, Basil And Lemon Wafers (Fricos) On Food Network's Everyday Italian

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Tara Donne, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

We know it's not always about the ooey gooey when it comes to cheese. For a light snack that gets you a bit of cheese with a cracker-like crunch, make and bake these wafers with just three ingredients: Parmesan, basil and lemon zest.

This fun recipe marries three of our favorite things — croissants, donuts and grilled cheese. The cheesy croissonuts are finished with a topping of honey mustard and crumbled bacon.

A step away from your average cookie or cheesy snack, Justin Warner's recipe makes a cake-like sugar cookie with the subtle flavors of gin and lavender and a savory center of goat cheese.

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Andrew Purcell

Take a break from baked brie with its blue-tinged cousin, cambozola. Top it with brown sugar, pecans, dried cranberries and curry powder, bake and serve.

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Marshall Troy, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

After a long day (especially a cold day), it's comforting to settle in with a bowl of warm and hearty soup. Ree Drummond makes her easy, cheesy soup with broccoli, cheddar, ham and a dash of freshly grated nutmeg.

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