From pasta to sides, everything’s better with plenty of Parmesan cheese.

If tomatoes aren’t in season, swap in thinly sliced radishes, carrots, or cucumbers.

Broccoli-Parmesan Soup

Parmesan’s famed umami brings depth and richness to the most verdant of vegetables.

Southern Living Creamed Corn Pasta on plates to serve

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Spicy Cheese Twists

Puff pastry + Parm = an appetizer you might’t put down!

Garlic-Parmesan Green Beans

Parmesan guarantees your kids will gobble up these green beans.

Adding a little Parm does no harm.

Southern Living Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Drop biscuits are the easiest kind to make; Parmesan makes them even better.

Parmesan-Buttermilk Pie Crust

Start baking all your savory pies and quiches with this flaky, Parmesan-perfected crust.

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

Ground beefis anything but basic when Parmesan cheese is involved.

BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni And Cheese

A little Parm on top takes any casserole to the next level.

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Wanna know a secret?

Creamy alfredo sauce gets its flavor from our friend, Parmesan.

Broccoli-Parmesan Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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Cabbage Casserole

Humble cabbage gets a glow-up with a little help from Parmesan cheese.

Harvest Salad

No one complains about salad that’s covered in Parmesan, y’all.

Eggplant Rollups

This easier take on eggplant Parm is the summer side you’ve been missing.

Baked Ziti with Chicken

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Easy Creamed Spinach

Salty Parmesan and crunchy pinenuts make good-for-you spinach a pleasure to eat.

Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

Parmesan permeates every bite of these fluffy, crispy potato dreams.

Chicken Parmesan Pizza

We couldn’t talk about Parmesan without an homage to everyone’s favoriteChicken Parm.

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This pizza version is hard to resist!

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Hold the pasta; this crispy, Parmesan-crusted chicken is one of our favorite recipes.

Trust us, it was worth the wait.

Spicy Cheese Twists

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Vidalia Onion Souffle

Vidalia onions and Parmesan cheese are the best of friends.

Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

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garlic parmesan green beans

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Buttery parmesan-herb mini crackers

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Cheesy Collard Dip

Pull-Apart Pizza Bread

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Buttery Chive-and-Mustard Drop Biscuits

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Heirloom Tomato Pie in a pie pan with a server and plates around it

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Creamy Parmesan Grits

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Southern Living Old School Squash Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a plate with a fork

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

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Baked Oysters with Bacon, Greens, and Parmesan

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Southern Living Shrimp Risotto ready to serve

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Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip ready to serve

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Our Best Lasagna

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Peas And Ramps With Mushrooms And Semolina Gnocchi

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One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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Cabbage Casserole in a white casserole dish

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Harvest Salad

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Eggplant Rollups

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Creamed Spinach

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Asparagus Gratin

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Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Pizza cut and ready to serve

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole after baking ready to serve

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Mayo

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Vidalia Onion Soufflé

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Southern Living Creamy Turkey Pasta Bake in the baking dish to serve

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