We probably don't need to remind you about the merits of melted cheese (right? The gooeyness. The gooeyness!). We think it's the sunniest part of any cheese plate, the best layer on a tray of nachos, a requisite on burgers. Heck, we even like cheese that has been melted, then cooled, then re-melted.
We don't think you should ever need an excuse to melt cheese—but if you're looking for a sign...
Make crispy-edged, melty-centered sandwiches:
Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese by Genius Recipes
![Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese](https://images.food52.com/2JRdQLa4RsZO3rMaWs92RszVS6Y=/058ddd80-da59-4f36-886d-d3ddd72ab357--14605065792_bed3381877_b.jpg)
Parker & Otis' Pimento Cheese (+ Grilled Sandwiches with Bacon & Tomato) by Genius Recipes
![Pimento Grilled Cheese](https://images.food52.com/8E-c6k8IOcRyUWSyVcYwG38mWvo=/3630196c-ac1d-4dd0-b566-4153efa54f1f--2013-0820_genius_pimento-cheese-491-rev.jpg)
For good measure, cover some vegetables with it:
Lacinato Kale Gratin by Marian Bull
![Kale gratin](https://images.food52.com/_2cSRhpiHCNXwHmJA_zBAeL14JY=/91abc9db-2200-43a8-8409-07a7f7c9f91e--lacinato-kale-gratin_food52_mark_weinberg_14-11-21_0526.jpg)
Roasted Red Peppers with Anchovies, Garlic, and Goat Cheese by Phyllis Grant
![Roasted red peppers with goat cheese](https://images.food52.com/BXkIkp_VTfKJmm5b4w45LEbNDmI=/9662f58d-2269-42a3-bdff-c9177c477f39--anchovy_peppers5.jpg)
Or fold it into a flaky pastry:
Focaccia di Recco by Emiko
![Focaccia di Recco](https://images.food52.com/V44f4ye1iGn5woq2fn0Nh3zw-fE=/214b0f7c-ff36-4f1f-aaba-5d259834c5bf--IMG_6903food52.jpg)
Georgian Khachapuri Filled with Ramps, Green Onions, Herbs, and Cheese by Kukla
![Khachapuri](https://images.food52.com/6hcjzfbGJjM6fw0_5ZI0qTIH0GQ=/60c197e0-4878-492b-b610-93bdadd51572--2015-0505_filled-georgian-khachapuri-cheese-bread_james-ransom-044.jpg)
Tomato and Cream Cheese Turnovers by fiveandspice
![Tomato and Cream Cheese Turnover](https://images.food52.com/cplz3AGC0Gzl0b478HzUzkjNTmw=/3db56a62-b407-468f-a4c2-58adea1ce954--tomato_cheese_turnover_2.jpg)
Seadas (Sardinian Honey and Cheese Pastries) by Emiko
Or just go a little over the top:
Classic Mac and Cheese by Sue Conley & Peggy Smith
![Mac and Cheese](https://images.food52.com/b2xLzvvGKCzisSSy823kdTUz4C4=/c8af87af-c2c3-4843-a78e-e5fc78afe385--Cowgirl_Mac.jpg)
Fried Goat Cheese with Honey and Black Pepper by Alexandra Higgins
![Fried Goat Cheese with Honey and Black Pepper](https://images.food52.com/2IodoqVMfrd8bVhzpZj3shqf2rc=/52734ab9-7109-4abf-a6d6-c345461d4bb2--2015_0324_honey-finalist_fried-goat-cheese-w-honey-black-pepper_bobbi-lin_0194.jpg)
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