Say Yes to Vegetables (With Cheese)

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Cheese has a way of making vegetables downright seductive, and this list proves it. Whether it’s the bubbling top of Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes (Au Gratin) or the creamy magic of Boursin Mashed Potatoes, these dishes turn side vegetables into main character energy. You’ll want seconds of Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole, snack on How to Make Crispy Delicata Squash, and maybe even build a meal around that Creamy Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich. With bold flavors like Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes, there’s not a bland bite in sight.

How to Make Crispy Delicata Squash

A salad with roasted squash rings, greens, crumbled cheese, and slices of bread.
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How to Make Crispy Delicata Squash proves that not all veggie sides need to be soft and shy—this one roasts up golden, salty, and dangerously snackable.
Get the Recipe: How to Make Crispy Delicata Squash

Mixed Vegetable Casserole

A white ceramic container filled with mixed vegetables and topped with toasted bread pieces, with a serving spoon placed inside.
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Mixed Vegetable Casserole is what happens when all your fridge-dwellers unite under a layer of melted cheese and bake into glorious harmony.
Get the Recipe: Mixed Vegetable Casserole

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

A square white bowl containing mashed potatoes topped with a crunchy breadcrumb mixture and sprinkled with chopped chives.
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Boursin Mashed Potatoes are pillowy, garlicky, and unapologetically rich thanks to that herb-stuffed cheese block we all secretly hoard.
Get the Recipe: Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

A bowl of cooked green beans garnished with grated cheese, parsley, and lemon slices, with gold-colored utensils on the side.
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Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans get the royal treatment—sizzled in olive oil and showered in nutty cheese for a side dish that actually disappears.
Get the Recipe: Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A hand holding a sandwich filled with a creamy spinach and artichoke mixture.
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich is what happens when a party dip gets cozy with buttery bread and makes everyone at the table very, very happy.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Southern Mashed Potatoes Recipe with A Parmesan Crust

A red pot containing a baked dish with a browned, slightly charred top.
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Southern Mashed Potatoes Recipe With A Parmesan Crust goes big on comfort and finishes with a golden, cheesy top that’s hard to quit.
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Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes (Au Gratin)

A cast iron skillet filled with golden-brown scalloped potatoes, topped with fresh herbs.
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Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes (Au Gratin) bring layers of tender potato, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar—plus those crispy corners we all fight over.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes (Au Gratin)

Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole

A colorful plate holds cheesy broccoli and bread casserole with green broccoli florets and a melted cheese topping.
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Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole transforms humble florets into a bubbling, browned, back-for-seconds situation.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole

Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Brussels sprouts topped with melted cheese and crumbled bacon.
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Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon are roasted, drowned in cream, blanketed in cheese, and sprinkled with bacon—because subtlety is overrated.
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Robust Summer Squash Antipasto

A salad of sliced zucchini, salami, and crumbled white cheese garnished with fresh green herbs on a white plate.
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Robust Summer Squash Antipasto mixes tender squash with bold Mediterranean flavors and a cheese drizzle that ties it all together like a well-dressed salad with backbone.
Get the Recipe: Robust Summer Squash Antipasto

Mac and Cheese Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower

A spoonful of cauliflower with melted cheese and seasoning.
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Mac And Cheese Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower swaps pasta for veg and keeps the creamy cheddar flowing—nobody’s leaving hungry.
Get the Recipe: Mac and Cheese Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower

Potato Rosti with Cheese

A potato pancake with avocado.
Image Credit: Piper Cooks

Potato Rosti With Cheese is golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside, and stuffed with melty cheese that gives hash browns a serious upgrade.
Get the Recipe: Potato Rosti with Cheese

Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes

A plate of baked potato wedges topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green herbs, placed on a wooden table beside a sprig of parsley and a white cloth.
Photo Credit: She Wants To Be Good.

Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes deliver all the creamy-cheesy-crispy vibes without ever heating up your kitchen—thank you, air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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