5 Easy, Cheesy Weeknight Dinners

Monday: Eggplant Parm Boats

This simple-yet-delicious take on eggplant parmesan requires little prep, and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen.

Recipe: Try our Eggplant Parm Boats

Tuesday: Cheesy Chicken Bake

This easy, please-all meal is made up of mainly veggies, chicken, and creamy fontina cheese – who could resist!?

Recipe: Try our Cheesy Chicken Bake

Wednesday: Cheesy Ziti with Broccoli Rabe

This super-satisfying pasta has only five ingredients – and two of them are cheese! Sprinkle on some crushed red pepper for an extra kick.

Recipe: Try our Cheesy Ziti with Broccoli Rabe

Thursday: Philly Steak with Onions & Provolone Gravy

It's hard to turn down cheese gravy-covered sammie – especially when it only takes 30 minutes to make!

Recipe: Try our Philly Steak with Onions & Provolone Gravy

Friday: Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Pancetta Pizza

The "sauce" on this 'za is literally just tangy, creamy goat cheese. Winner, winner, cheesy dinner!

Recipe: Try our Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Pancetta Pizza

Shopping List

For the eggplant parmesan boats:

• 4 eggplants (10 oz. each)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup marinara sauce from jar
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Chopped fresh basil

For the cheesy chicken bake:

• 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 4 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup grated fontina

For the cheesy ziti with broccoli rabe:

• 1 lb. ziti
• 1 lb. broccoli rabe
• 2 cups ricotta
• 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan

For the Philly steak with onions & provolone gravy:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large or 2 medium onions
• Salt
• A sprinkle of sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. flour
• 2 tbsp. white wine
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Black and white pepper
• About 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
• High-heat cooking oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
• 1 lb. boneless rib eye steak
• 1 cup shredded sharp provolone
• 4 sub or hoagie rolls (each 10 to 12 inches long)
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

For the asparagus, goat cheese, & pancetta pizza:

• 1/2 pound pizza dough
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 3 ounces diced pancetta
• 3 stalks asparagus
• 1 scallion
• Olive oil
• Torn basil