Feeling Cheesy in National Dairy Month

Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor June is National Dairy Month, which means that we get to celebrate by reveling in a world of creamy, cheesy cuisine. And we’re not gonna lie: we start our morning with yogurt, sneak a slice of Swiss in our lunch sandwich, and often top our dinner with Parmesan. Dairy’s a big component of cooking, and below you’ll find some mighty tasty ways to go all-in on it. (And some unexpected ones—Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles, anyone?) Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page and our brand new Instagram account for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Creamy Casseroles There’s a reason why casseroles have remained so quintessential in American dining; they’re easy to throw together but taste awesome, and a creamy or cheesy sauce makes these dishes filling and hearty for the whole family. Cheesy Potatoes au Gratin Creamy Seafood Chowder Easy Cheesy Corn Bake Casserole Cheesy Chicken, Kale, and Pasta Bake Cheese, Please Chowing down on some fresh-baked Cheese Puffs while watching the new season of Orange is the New Black is what we call a well-spent weekday evening. There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of Potato Cheese Soup or a big ol’ slice of pizza. But don’t worry; we eat our veggies too. Grilled Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches Chocolate Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake Fig & Port Wine Cheese Blintzes Cheesy White Pizza with Kale Fruit Surprise Cheesecake Major Mac Is there anything more creamy, more decadent, and more dairy-laden than a gooey bowl of macaroni and cheese? Probably not. But because it’s so rich, delicious, and easy to customize, we can’t imagine forgoing it (even if it can be a belly buster). Macaroni and Cheese for Two 12 Ways to Dress Up Mac 'n' Cheese Easy, Classic Macaroni and Cheese 22 Great-Tasting Mac 'n' Cheese Recipes Yummy Yogurt Yogurt is one of the easiest and most nutritious ways to start one’s day, whether it’s with a bowl of Greek yogurt topped with honey or nonfat yogurt mixed with granola. One other great thing about this dairy delight: we love it frozen! Chocolate Frozen Yogurt 10 Ways to Cook with Low-Fat Yogurt 5-Minute Frozen Peach Yogurt Related Searches Cocktail Party Food Easy Food Recipes Barbecue Recipe Picnic Food Ideas Tasty Food Featured Articles 5-Ingredient Butterscotch Sauce Dairy-Free Lemon Pound Cake Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho Gooey Gluten-Free Brownies Barbecue Pulled Pork Easy Steak Sandwiches Vegan Pierogies Raspberry Whipped Cream   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Trending Now in Food 10 Essential Tools for Bread Baking 4-Ingredient Lemon Curd Cake Balls 16 Incredible Low-Fat Summer Dessert   Follow us on: