9 Cheesy Dinners Under 550 Calories
Cheesy food doesn't have to mean a heavy dinner. These recipes come in at an estimated 550 calories or less per serving, sorted from lightest to most filling. Pair them with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced plate.
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1. Cheesy Cabbage Roll Casserole
All the flavor of stuffed cabbage rolls, with beef, rice, cabbage and tomato baked in one dish under melted mozzarella.
1 hr 45 min · Serves 8 · about $1.90 and 320 calories per serving
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2. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Tender chicken and penne in a silky garlic Parmesan sauce made in the same pan, ready in 30 minutes.
30 min · Serves 6 · about $1.80 and 450 calories per serving
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3. Garlic Butter French Bread Pizza
A whole loaf of French bread brushed with garlic butter, topped with sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni, and baked until bubbly.
25 min · Serves 6 · about $1.74 and 470 calories per serving
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4. Baked Bean and Cheese Burritos
Seasoned refried beans, rice, salsa and cheddar rolled in flour tortillas and baked until crisp and golden.
33 min · Makes 8 burritos · about $1.58 and 480 calories per burrito
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5. One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
Ground beef, taco seasoning and small pasta shells simmered in one pot, then covered in melted cheddar.
27 min · Serves 6 · about $2.54 and 490 calories per serving
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6. Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and seasoned ground beef baked in a creamy cheddar sauce until tender and golden.
1 hr 35 min · Serves 6 · about $2.22 and 510 calories per serving
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7. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake
A creamy weeknight casserole of chicken, rice and broccoli in a homemade cheddar sauce, made without canned soup.
50 min · Serves 6 · about $2.40 and 520 calories per serving
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8. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Thick, creamy potato soup with cheddar, sour cream, crispy bacon and green onions, like a baked potato in a bowl.
55 min · Serves 6 · about $2.10 and 530 calories per serving
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9. Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta, spinach and mozzarella, baked in marinara until bubbling.
1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · about $3.04 and 540 calories per serving
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Costs and calories are estimates based on the main ingredients and typical US supermarket prices, and will vary with brands, stores and portion sizes.