Usually there's no such thing as leftover cheese for us, but we're guilty of over-buying for the Christmas cheeseboard, meaning we're often left with cheese long beyond Christmas and Boxing Day.
Aside from frequent trips to the fridge to nibble on a hunk of cheese, you can actually take your leftovers and create a tasty dish the whole family can enjoy.
From Brie to Stilton, Jarlsberg to Pecorino, and even Camembert thrown in too - here are 48 unbelievably easy, cheesy recipes using festive leftovers.
1. CARAMELISED ONION AND GOAT’S CHEESE MACARONI
This is incredibly easy to make, as it uses melted cream cheese as the sauce base.
2. TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI PASTA WITH GOAT’S CHEESE
This simple pasta dish has a great combination of flavours and textures.
3. CHEESE AND CHIVE OMELETTE WITH CRISPY BACON
A great last-minute supper with a glass of chilled white wine and some warm crusty bread.
4. CHERRY TOMATO AND GOAT’S CHEESE TART
This speedy cherry tomato and goat’s cheese tart is a family favourite.
5. BROCCOLI CHEESE
Often overlooked with a supporting role at meal times, this recipe lets this delicious vegetable take centre stage.
6. BLUE CHEESE POTATO CAKES
Add a kick of flavour to your standard savoury cakes and try this triple-tested blue cheese potato cake recipe. Serve alongside meat and fish dishes.
7. BLUE CHEESE LASAGNE
A deliciously creamy veg combination.
8. AMERICAN MACARONI CHEESE
Comfort food at its best, this moreish cheese and pasta dish is as much a favourite in Britain as it is in America.
9. BROCCOLI AND BLUE CHEESE GNOCCHI
Figs add a burst of freshness to this decadent gnocchi dish.
10. COURGETTE AND GOAT’S CHEESE TORTILLA
This quick and easy meat-free meal would make a great main for your dinner party.
11. STUFFED APRICOTS
Apricots, Parma ham and goats cheese are a delicious combination but replace the apricots with prunes if you prefer.
12. AUBERGINE ROLLS
Slices of aubergine stuffed with goat's cheese and topped with crispy crumbs - a great starter or accompaniment.
13. JARLSBERG AND SWEET ONION TART
This oven baked cheese and onion tart is a tasty treat.
14. MIXED MUSHROOM CANNELLONI
Mushrooms, thyme and creamy goat's cheese make a delicious veggie filling for pasta.
15. POTATO, THYME AND AUBERGINE BAKE
A classic Italian recipe made even better with the addition of blue cheese.
16. CROQUE MONSIEUR
This croque monsieur recipe will transport you to Paris with this French classic
17. QUICK CAMEMBERT AND TOMATO TARTS
Take a short cut with ready-made pastry for these speedy Mediterranean-style tarts.
18. TARTIFLETTE
A classic French dish, the combination of potatoes, bacon and cheese is too hard to resist!
19. VEGGIE PUFF PIZZA
If you prefer, scatter over crumbled goat's cheese rather than mozzarella.
20. GLAMORGAN SAUSAGES
Also known as Selsig Morgannwg, these are Welsh vegetarian sausages made with lots of cheese, onions and breadcrumbs. Excellent for breakfast or a leisurely brunch.
21. LAZY LASAGNE
Ready-made pasta and sauces mean an easy assembly job is all that’s needed for this fail-safe recipe.
22. FIVE MINUTE SALMON RISOTTO
Who says you need to spend ages to create the perfect risotto? This tasty makeshift version uses pre-cooked rice and cream cheese, and takes just a matter of minutes.
23. BAKED SPRING STRATA
Impress with this delicious starter - Strata is likened to a savoury bread and butter pudding that can be prepared ahead. Served with a fresh tomato salad.
24. PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE AND SPINACH
This filling cheese dish is a great meat-free supper.
25. COURGETTE AND GOAT’S CHEESE SPAGHETTI
Focusing on just a few ingredients allows their flavours to shine in this tempting pasta recipe
26. FRITTATA IN A FLASH
This speedy frittata recipe uses only five ingredients.
27. GRUYÈRE AND WATERCRESS OMELETTE
Omelettes are so versatile – next time, why not replace the watercress and Gruyère with some smoked salmon pieces and a handful of peppery rocket?
28. PESTO TART
A quick and easy tart – use any pesto flavour you like. Add lardon cubes to the uncooked tart if you fancy a meaty addition.
29. QUICK CREAMY GNOCCHI
A creamy, filling dish that can be on the table in 30 minutes.
30. CHEESY STUFFED MUSHROOM
This Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom is quick to make and works well as a side dish.
31. GRUYÈRE AND BACON FRITTATA
Frittatas are a great way of using up ends of cooked meats, herbs and cheeses left over in your fridge.
32. MINI MUSHROOM WELLINGTONS
A bit of effort is required to make these oozy mushroom, kale and cheese pastries, but we promise that even the most hardened meat eaters will fall for their charms.
33. PORT AND STILTON SAUSAGE ROLLS
This classic party favourite is given a seasonal twist with the addition of port and Stilton cheese. Serve with chutney for a delicious dip.
34. BUBBLE AND SQUEAK CAKES
Bubble and squeak is great for using up leftover cooked meats and these are truly delicious.
35. HAM AND MUSTARD BREAD AND BUTTER BAKE
This ham and mustard bread and butter bake may sound a little odd, but it makes perfect sense once you take the first bite!
36. NAAN PIZZA
A naan is an ideal base, just waiting to be loaded up with your favourite toppings!
39. BAKED GNOCCHI
This baked gnocchi is a simple and delicious vegetarian recipe.
40. TUNA MELT PASTA BAKE
A quick and easy favourite using ready salted crisps as a topping.
41. BACON AND STILTON RISOTTO
This tasty risotto can be whipped up in just 15 minutes.
42. CHEESY CHICKEN CRISPBAKES
Rosti-like bakes are great for using up leftover cooked meat and vegetables, too.
43. SUNDAY BRUNCH BAKE
Easy to throw together, this breakfast version of bread pudding is sure to be a hit with all the family.
44. MINI STEAK SANDWICH WITH BRIE, CARAMELISED ONIONS AND FIG JAM
These drool-worthy sandwiches by Well Plated are a perfect way to use up leftover brie.
45. ROASTED GARLIC AND BRIE PULL APART BREAD
Cheese + garlic + carbs, what more could you want? This easy recipe is by blogger Life's Ambrosia.
Food blogger A Cedar Spoon tops naan bread with creamy brie and a sweet cranberry sauce for a festive treat. Delicious!
47. BRIE, CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY DESSERT PIZZA
Yep, you heard right - dessert pizza! This quirky creation by Super Golden Bakes is the perfect mix of sweet and savoury.
48. BLUE BRIE AND SPINACH MAC AND CHEESE
Cambozola is what makes this mac and cheese delightfully creamy and tasty. Christine from Ciao Veggie uses shaved pecorino too.
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