Our Cheesiest Recipes from Around the Globe

Whether it's simple <a href="http://www.saveur.com/macaroni-cheese-recipes">mac and cheese</a> or traditional <a href="http://www.saveur.com/khachapuri-style-guide">khachapuri, a.k.a. our Georgian cheese-bread obsession</a>, there's nothing more comforting than watching gooey melted cheese bubbling and dancing—except maybe devouring it. Though more prevalent in some cultures, cheese is beloved by people all over the world for its ability to comfort and warm the soul. From Italian risotto to a cheesy German spätzle, we've rounded up our best cheese recipes from around the world. (Saveur/)
Its name derived from the French verb souffler, meaning "to breathe" or "to puff", a soufflé's pillowy top will naturally rise in the oven but slightly deflate just moments after removal. The eggy treat's fleeting moment of perfection is one of the reasons the dish is handled so delicately by chefs and cherished so deeply by diners. This savory cheese version is courtesy of chef Daniel Skurnick of Le Coucou restaurant in New York City. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/egg-souffle-recipe">Egg and Cheese Soufflé</a> (Photograph by Beth Galton | Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez/)
This regional flatbread from southern Georgia is made with buttery, flaky dough and stuffed with melted cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/georgian-cheese-bread-recipe/">Georgian Cheese Bread (Meskhetian Khachapuri)</a> (Simon Bajada/)
In this recipe, the broth is slowly stirred into the risotto, taking the place of chicken stock, while the cream is added toward the end of cooking, giving the risotto a luxurious texture. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/risotto-cacio-e-pepe/">Risotto Cacio e Pepe</a> (Jenny Huang | Food Stylist: Tyna Hoang/)
Eggs are soft-scrambled with ham and Emmenthaler cheese, then gilded with pumpkin seed oil and toasted pumpkin seeds in this decadent breakfast dish. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/story/recipes/styrian-scrambled-eggs-with-pumpkin-seeds-and-oil/">Styrian Scrambled Eggs with Pumpkin Seeds and Oil (Steirische Kernöl Eierspeise)</a> (Thomas Payne/)
These crisp mini-sandwiches are deep-fried and filled with molten cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Mozzarella-in-Carozza">Mozzarella in Carozza (Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
The croque monsieur, the classic French ham and cheese sandwich covered in cheesy bechamel, becomes a madame when a fried egg is placed on top of it. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Croque-Madame-Sandwich/">Croque Madame (Ham and Cheese With Fried Egg)</a> (SAVEUR/)
How to make the iconic cheese boat of Georgia. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/adjaruli-khachapuri-georgian-cheese-bread-recipe/">Adjaruli Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Strangolapreti is a Trentan party food, a luxurious, cheesy dish made with frugal ingredients. Jonathon Sawyer of Cleveland's Trentina days day-old bread, blanched spinach, ricotta, and egg to make a dumpling filled with ooey-gooey cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/strangolapreti-italian-cheese-spinach-bread-crumb-dumpling-recipe/">Spinach and Cheese Breadcrumb Dumplings (Strangolapreti)</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Take classic spicy Korean rice cakes and lay on thick coat of oh-so-American cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/korean-rice-cakes-ddukbokki-melted-cheese-recipe/">Korean Rice Cakes (Ddukbokki) with Pork Belly and Cheddar</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
A balance of pickly, salty, cheesy, and crisp, this recipe—inspired by the original—proves that simple is preferable when it comes to nachos. When deep-frying your own tortillas, look for soft tortillas made with all corn (and no flour) for the crunchiest results. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/real-deal-ignacio-style-nachos">The Original Authentic Nachos</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Italian <em>panzerotti</em> are semi-circular pockets of bread that are usually filled with cheese, deep-fried, and eaten hot. SAVEUR intern Suhashini Sarkar first tried these in Milan; her sister has since developed her own recipe that uses a sauce made from fresh tomatoes. It's reminiscent of pizza, but deep-fried and portable. Get the recipe for <a href="/https://www.saveur.com/fresh-tomato-and-mozzarella-panzerotti-recipe/">Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzerotti</a> (SAVEUR/)
This version of the chipa, a traditional manioc-flour-based cheese bread from the Guaraní people in the South American region where Brazil meets Paraguay and Argentina, is griddled over an open flame. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/griddled-argentinian-cheese-bread-recipe/">Chipa Caburé (Griddled Argentinian Cheese Bread)</a> (Arianne Jones/)
A decadent mixture of Gruyere, garlic, wine, and kirsch is scooped onto bread rounds and fried to perfection—golden and crisp outside, gooey inside—in this recipe for classic Swiss cheese fritters. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/malakoffs-swiss-fondue-fritters/">Malakoffs (Swiss Fondue Fritters)</a> (SAVEUR/)
This hearty Georgian farm breakfast is made from rolls of flatbread which are smothered in garlic butter and topped with plenty of fresh cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/rolled-flatbread-with-butter-and-cheese-recipe/">Rolled Flatbread with Butter and Cheese (Sinori)</a> (Simon Bajada/)
A twist on the traditional Indian naan flatbread recipe stuffed with gooey melted cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/cheddar-cheese-kulcha-recipe/">Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Kulcha</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Crispy breading encases gooey melted mozzarella cheese in this classic appetizer. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/mozzarella-sticks-homemade-recipe/">Mozzarella Sticks</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
Lasagna gets a bad rap for being a labor-intensive dish, but with a few shortcuts, like starting with store-bought lasagna sheets, you can make a great version any night of the week. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/lasagna-recipe">Classic Easy Lasagna</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
This classic Tex-Mex dip comes from Lisa Fain (a.k.a. <a href="http://www.homesicktexan.com/">The Homesick Texan</a>). With both serrano chiles and jalapeños, the dip has a bright spiciness that cuts through the richness of two cheeses. The tangy sour cream added at the end brings it over the top. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/queso-dip-recipe/">Chile con Queso</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
An unabashedly savory collage of french-fried potatoes, beef gravy, and squeaky-fresh cheese curds, poutine is perhaps the ultimate late-night snack. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/poutine-classic-gravy-fries-recipe/">Poutine (French Fries with Gravy and Cheese Curds)</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)
Käsespaätzle—spätzle with cheese, butter, and onions—is the perfect match for acidic salads and crisp German lagers. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/german-spaetzle/">Cheese Späetzle (Käsespätzle)</a> (Kat Craddock/)