There are times when less is more in the kitchen—but cheese-ifying our favorite comfort foods is not one of them. Toasty grilled sandwiches stuffed with three or more cheeses, gooey mac' and cheese or baked pastas that are loaded with mozzarella, creamy dips we want to eat by the spoonful—we're getting hungry just imagining the possibilities. So, we’ve rounded up some of our cheesiest recipes. That way, when the craving strikes, we can pick our favorite—and be one step closer to digging in! One of our go-tos? These DIY mozzarella sticks. Sure, you could opt for takeout but, with the help of your air fryer, it’s so darn easy to make your own (and give them an irresistible ranch upgrade). Plus, they freeze well which means you can make a double batch and tuck some away for whenever you need them most.

The classic and simple grilled cheese sandwich can be reimagined multiple ways. Try these new combos from our test kitchen.

Questions that keep us up at night: Why is one of the best foods in the universe (the croque monsieur) mostly relegated to brunch? Why is it so darn hard to make? We decided to break all the rules and turn the classic French sandwich into a one-skillet cheesy, ham-filled dip that you can serve at any gathering. Yep, even a dinner party.

These individual meatloaves are hiding the best surprise inside: a gooey filling of melty mozzarella!

Ree's pull-apart bread is for true cheese fans — there's tons of cheesy goodness packed between those rows of crispy bread cubes!

A smooth and creamy queso is quintessential game-day food, so we took the classic recipe and kicked-it up a notch with jack and Cheddar cheeses. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or any of your favorite dippers for serving.

We took Detroit's square deep-dish style pizza to a whole new level by stuffing the crispy crust with cheese and pepperoni. In fact, the whole pizza is loaded with it along with a hearty meat sauce that you can make while the pizza bakes.

Because everyone loves a molten chocolate cake, we decided the world needs a savory one too. This tender cornbread muffin is filled with spicy, gooey cheese that flows like lava when you cut into it.

Take the ingredients for loaded chicken nachos and turn them into a family-style dinner. Don't forget plenty of shredded cheese to complete the dish.

Super cheesy mac 'n' cheese gets a boost from ranch seasoning, and then it gets even better: It's deep-fried into crunchy and creamy golden-brown bites.

A staple in Colombian and Venezuelan cooking, these corn cakes take no time to make, melt in your mouth, and are infinitely adaptable. Experiment with toppings like fried eggs, avocado, beans and cheese.

Elevate the common fried mozzarella stick with these cheese-stuffed pasta hors d'oeuvres. Guests won't believe their eyes!

Turn your bacon, egg and cheese sandwich into breakfast-in-a-box. All the components come together in a hollowed-out loaf of bread before baking in the oven to get melty.

When you think "1970s Party" you think fondue. Still, it defies logic that a pot full of melted cheese has been out of fashion for over 40 years. In these Instagram-obsessed times, could there possibly be something more attractive than putting a pot of sexy cheese in a room full of sexy people? Absolutely not. Call your friends over immediately, because it's time to get your #cheesevibes on.

The air fryer makes a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. The circulating hot air not only toasts the bread to crisp golden-brown goodness, it also melts the cheese from the crust all the way to the center of the sandwich. This recipe offers numerous options for cheese and bread, making it easy to create your own version of the ultimate grilled cheese.

Our super creamy, quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese is better than the boxed stuff, but just as satisfying. The combo of mild American and sharp Cheddar with cream cheese creates a perfectly balanced sauce that will please even the pickiest of palates.

Refrigerated pizza dough is the short-cut base for this ultimate party snack. Brushing the twist with a baking soda wash at the end of baking gives it the classic pretzel tang.

The ulitmate grilled cheese for group gets wonderfully gooey when you slice it. It's perfectly melty and crunchy all at the same time.

Think of this tater tot pie as the sliceable answer to the classic potato skin. You get all the starchy goodness of the potato plus loads of toppings.

Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese acts as a suprisingly perfect condiment to a classic hot dog.

These sweet corn pancakes are a breakfast staple in Venezuela. You can have them with just butter, but they're amazing sandwiched with some soft, melty cheese between two of them. Think: elote meets breakfast. Cachapas are very delicate, so be sure to flatten the center of the pancake when you scoop the batter into the pan. You’ll be on your way to a slightly charred, salty and sweet breakfast treat.

Soft pretzels meet dumplings: doughy pretzel pockets have a cheesy center surprise and a sprinkle of that iconic salt. They're perfectly pop-able for Oktoberfest celebrations or game day. No twisting required.

Cauliflower is actually another perfect base for cheesy toppings usually reserved for spuds. Don't be surprised when you find yourself making this low-carb casserole over and over again.

Tequeños are cheese sticks that are wrapped in dough and then fried. They're a staple of Venezuelan get-togethers.It takes a little bit of searching to find the right cheese for the tequeños, but you can always substitute mozzarella if you prefer.

Turn a box of pasta noodles into a cheesy, sliceable pie with a hearty meat sauce. When you're pressed for time, use four cups of store-bought meat sauce instead of making your own.

This Tex-Mex take on macaroni and cheese showcases all the flavors of your favorite queso dip.

Store-bought French bread dough makes this cheesy side dish a breeze. Top each with a pickled jalapeno for additional spice.

These corn and cheese sticks make the perfect appetizer or snack. Make a batch in advance and store them in the freezer. When hunger strikes, you can simply fry them up from frozen. Enjoy them hot, with mayo ketchup (a Puerto Rican dipping sauce similar to Thousand Island dressing) on the side.

Ree's version of the perfect grilled cheese is packed with a triple-threat of cheese: cheddar, fontina and Gruyere.

Ree Drummond adds broccoli to her creamy macaroni and cheese before topping it with breadcrumbs and baking it for just 25 minutes.

You'll find this Roman pasta dish reinvented on menus all across the country. This is a twist on the classic cacio e pepe thanks to pillowy gnocchi that's baked to perfection.

Transform a favorite soup-and-sandwich pairing into one comforting casserole that can feed a hungry family.

Here's another great reason to whip out that spiralizer. This veggie-based dish with cheese sauce and bacon will totally hit the spot.

Marcela Valladolid adds chile powder to her macaroni's breadcrumb topping for a smoky spicy flavor.

Gooey cheese paired with roasted cauliflower and pears make this the ultimate veggie sandwich.

Briny, pickled jalapenos add zippy flavor to Valerie Bertinelli's creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese.