These 17 Cheese-Stuffed Faves Make Comforting Cold Weather Meals

When the days get shorter and colder, it's only natural to crave comfort food. There's nothing that says "let's get cozy" like a dish that's stuffed with cheese. Here are some of our top-rated cheese-stuffed recipes, with some tips and tricks on the best ways to tuck cheddar, gorgonzola, feta and the like into chicken, mushrooms, steak and more.

The Perfect Meaty Combo

There are endless reasons to love chicken, and at the top of that long list is that it's the perfect platform for showing off bold flavors and gooey textures. Raise your drumstick if you agree after trying one of these winner/winner chicken dinners.

Pro tip: For a tangy flavor, look for imported feta cheese. It's typically made from sheep's milk, which has a higher fat content, giving it an extra rich quality.

• Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts: Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Onion Mashed Potatoes: Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken with Onion Mashed Potatoes
• Chicken Breast Stuffed With Spinach, Blue Cheese and Bacon: Chicken Breast Stuffed With Spinach, Blue Cheese and Bacon
• Munester and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast: Munester and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Cream Cheese, Garlic and Chive Stuffed Chicken Breast: Cream Cheese, Garlic and Chive Stuffed Chicken Breast

So Very Veggie

Cheese + vegetables are a classic matchup, right? Think Cauliflower au Gratin and Broccoli Cheese Soup. So, stuffing cheese inside potatoes, peppers and mushrooms makes a whole lot of sense.

Pro tip: Make sure and dry veggies thoroughly before stuffing. And when using zucchini, salt it first and let sit for 10 minutes before patting dry.

• Alfredo and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes: Alfredo and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
• Garlic Herb Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms: Garlic Herb Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes: Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
• Gorgonzola Stuffed Mini Potatoes: Gorgonzola Stuffed Mini Potatoes
• Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms: Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

Let's Take it Over the Top

Cheese burger fans, this category's for you. Pizza lovers, too. Oh, and let's not forget the brunch crowd with this gorgeous Mascarpone Cheese-stuffed French Toast, which you can watch being whipped up in the short video below. You're welcome!

• Marscarpone Cheese-Stuffed French Toast with Peaches: Marscarpone Cheese-Stuffed French Toast with Peaches
• Dad's Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf: Dad's Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
• Easy Bacon, Onion and Cheese Stuffed Burgers: Easy Bacon, Onion and Cheese Stuffed Burgers
• Feta Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: Feta Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers: Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers
• Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
• Double Crust Stuffed Pizza: Double Crust Stuffed Pizza

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