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!