Instead of preparing mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, how about scalloped potatoes?  This is a scalloped potatoes recipe we love around our house.  Top with extra cheese!
10 medium russet potatoes
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
4 cups shredded cheese (Colby Jack)
salt and pepper
garlic powder
Scrub potatoes and slice into circles.
Butter casserole dish with oil.  Layer the potates at the [...]

Cheddar-Onion Brown Rice
1 cup whole grain brown rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (with some green)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Stir together rice, water and salt in a heavy saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until all liquid [...]

Cheesy Pizza Baked Potato
Who doesn’t like cheese on top of their baked potato?  This quick and simple cheesy baked potato recipe is quick to make and tasty to eat!
1 stick String Cheese
1 hot baked potato
1 to 2 tbsp. pizza sauce
Pull cheese into thin strips.  Cut open the top of potato and squeeze open.  Top potato [...]

Cheese Grits
If you love grits and you love cheese, combine both for a simple cheese grits recipe! 
4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Bring water to a boil and add grits - constantly stirring.  Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 5 minutes or until thick.  Remove grits and mix in shredded cheese and remaining ingredients.