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National Cheese Day: 12 gooey, crunchy, creamy recipes

FILE - This Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, shows spicy cheese crackers in Concord, N.H. The ingredients and technique for making these crackers are similar to those used to make pie dough. Butter and flour (with added flavorings) are its bones. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)
Spicy cheese crackers Cheese and crackers is an easy snack. With a little extra effort, you could combine the two. The ingredients are similar to what you need to make pie dough. Find the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)
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FILE - This Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, shows spicy cheese crackers in Concord, N.H. The ingredients and technique for making these crackers are similar to those used to make pie dough. Butter and flour (with added flavorings) are its bones. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)
This Oct. 12, 2015 photo shows fried sweet cheese and almond dumplings in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Jan. 11, 2016 photo shows baked penne pasta with proscuitto and fontina cheese in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This April 13, 2015 photo shows goat cheese stuffed grilled sweet potatoes in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Jan. 19, 2015 photo shows potato chip baked macaroni and cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Jan. 19, 2015 photo shows green goddess macaroni and cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

WASHINGTON — June 4 is National Cheese Day.

Most of us don’t need a reason to devour the dairy, but if you’re looking for a dish with a cheesy twist, check out these recipes ranging from the fancy to the fun and the crispy to the creamy.

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