Eggplant and chicken Parm are just the beginning!

Food Styling: Annie Probst

These popular Parmesan cheese recipes are a celebration of Italian cuisine.

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Jason Donnelly

Vegetable-forward dinners rarely earn more rave reviews than this one.

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

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There are three keys to transforming eggplant into something even picky eaters will adore.

This is a crucial step for crisp results, whether you fry or bake.

Second, coat those eggplant pieces with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

baked eggplant parmesan

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Last, finish each piece with tomato sauce and even more cheese.

Hey, this is a guide to our best Parmesan cheese recipes, after all!

This viralpotato side dishmight just inspire you to change that narrative.

homemade fettuccine alfredo pasta

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The Parmesan cheese gets golden and crisp when bakedso good.

To kick things off, top that crust with shingles of easy-melting provolone cheese.

Then comes the marinara sauce, salted-and-now-dry eggplant slices, plenty of grated Parmesan cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs.

a tasty square pizza with a slice being lifted out

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Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Rachel Marek.

This dump-and-bakechicken casseroleis proof.

Bake until the cheese melts, and dinner for 8 is all set.

dump and bake chicken casserole

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Pastina

Rachel Marek

Pastina isnt just the name for the itty-bittyStanley Tucci-approved pasta shape.

Its also the name of a classic Italian comfort food recipe that really allows Parm to shine.

That combination as well as plain finely shredded Parmesan star in this, one of ourbest-reviewed chicken recipes.

Pastina

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Youre going to need your sturdiest vessels to stand up to this cheesy, chunkyslow cooker dip.

Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing

Beef tenderloinroasts are crowd pleasers on holiday menus and Sunday dinners.

But the secret to taking things to the next delicious level: stuffing.

Ground Chicken Pizza Crust

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We couldnt stop there with the cheese, though.

Spinach-Parmesan Dip

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Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing

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Chicken Parmesan Noodles

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