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)
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)
Stuffed and fried sweet cheese wontons Serve these fried sweet cheese and almond dumplings with a delicious raspberry dipping sauce. Find the recipe here. (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)
Cheesy baked penne It’s creamy on the bottom and crispy on top. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Homemade paneer One step in the recipe for saag paneer with cauliflower and spinach in Concord, N.H. The South Asian dish consists of cubes of fresh cheese combined with greens in a creamy sauce. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This April 13, 2015 photo shows goat cheese stuffed grilled sweet potatoes in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Goat cheese stuffed grilled sweet potatoes A cheesy twist on a healthy staple: goat cheese stuffed grilled sweet potatoes. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Jan. 19, 2015 photo shows potato chip baked macaroni and cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Potato chip baked macaroni and cheese Two comfort-food favorites combine in this recipe potato chip baked macaroni and cheese. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Jan. 19, 2015 photo shows green goddess macaroni and cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Green goddess macaroni and cheese Asparagus adds a pop of green to the favorite dish in this recipe the appropriately named green goddess macaroni and cheese. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this image taken on Dec. 3, 2012, mac and cheese pulled pork casserole is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Mac and cheese pulled pork casserole A mac and cheese for meat lovers: macaroni and cheese pulled pork casserole. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this photo taken on July 3, 2012, a cottage cheese pie topped with fresh berries is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Cottage cheese pie Don’t forget about dessert. Try this cottage cheese pie topped with fresh berries. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This March 2, 2015 photo shows grilled pear and blue cheese sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Grilled pear and blue cheese sandwich Or try this sweet and sophisticated take on the classic grilled cheese. This grilled pear and blue cheese sandwich is served on cinnamon raisin bread. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This June 30, 2014 photo shows cheese stuffed tomatoes in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Cheese-stuffed tomatoes A cheesy bite-size snack: cheese stuffed tomatoes. Get the recipe here.  A (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Ham and cheese casserole This easy overnight ham and cheese casserole makes a convenient do-ahead dinner. Get the recipe here. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
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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)
In this image taken on Dec. 3, 2012, mac and cheese pulled pork casserole is shown served on a plate in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this photo taken on July 3, 2012, a cottage cheese pie topped with fresh berries is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This March 2, 2015 photo shows grilled pear and blue cheese sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This June 30, 2014 photo shows cheese stuffed tomatoes 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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