Cheesecan easily be a part of a healthy diet.

Cheese products are made frommilk, which is stuffed with good-for-you nutrients like calcium and protein.

From cheesy appetizers to easy dinners and even breakfasts, here are a few of our favoritesurprisingly healthycheese recipes.

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Then, for more cheesy goodness, check outOur Guide to the Best Healthy Cheeses.

Baked Cherry Tomato & Feta Dip

It’s like the viral TikTok Feta Pasta, but healthier!

Makes for the perfect appetizer!

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Get our recipe forBaked Cherry Tomato & Feta Dip.

you might enjoy these cheese waffles with savory toppings or sweet toppings, it really goes both ways!

Get our recipe forCheese Waffles.

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This recipe calls for gouda cheese, but you could always experiment with different kindslike cheddar or parmesan.

Get our recipe forThe Ultimate Cheese Straws.

This sandwich will leave you feeling full for hours!

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Get our recipe forApple and Bacon Infused Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Make this delicious snack by blending cottage cheese and sugar-free maple syrup, giving it a whipped consistency.

It is the perfect sweet treat for an afternoonespecially when topped with your favorite berries and nuts.

Healthy grilled cheese with apples and bacon

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forWhipped Cottage Cheese With Berries and Pistachios.

This recipe will work for any kind of short pasta such as macaroni, fusilli, or cavatappi.

Get our recipe forHealthier Mac and Cheese.

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Get our recipe forGoat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers.

Get our recipe forHealthy Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese Frittata.

Warm Goat Cheese Salad

A little warm, crispy ball of cheese on a fresh green salad?

Healthy mac and cheese

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

How could you say no?

Get our recipe forWarm Goat Cheese Salad.

And of course, shaved Parmesan sprinkled on top for an extra cheesy kick.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew Peppers

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Get our recipe forArugula and Prosciutto Pizza.

Get our recipe forVegetarian Pesto Gnocchi with Green Beans and Tomatoes.

Get our recipe forEasy Broccoli-Cheese Eggs in a Mug.

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Hosting a dinner party?

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Get our recipe forCrunchy Cheese and Ranch Pinchos.

Get our recipe forVeggie Scramble With Mushrooms, Spinach and Goat Cheese.

Vegetarian warm goat cheese salad

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Mouthwatering Mushroom Cheesesteak

Looking to eat more plants during the week?

Get our recipe forMouthwatering Mushroom Cheesesteak.

Everything Cream Cheese Cucumbers

Another easy low-carb appetizer to serve, or snack to enjoy!

Healthy pizza with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and prosciutto

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forEverything Cream Cheese Cucumbers.

Get our recipe forBacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates.

Pecorino-Romano Crisps with Thyme

Get our recipe forPecorino-Romano Crisps with Thyme.

Vegetarian pesto gnocchi with green beans and tomatoes

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

For a crispy low-carb snack, make these easy cheesy crisps!

Then they are pressed into “crackers” and baked in the oven until golden and crispy.

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keto pincho ranch cheese balls

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Vegetarian shiitake, spinach & goat cheese scramble

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy portobello cheesesteak

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

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healthy stuffed dates

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

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