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Lee Funke

Lee is 1 of 3 founders of The Cheese Knees and is based in Minneapolis, MN. TCK was started in 2020 as an ode to our Wisconsin roots and a place to share all things cheese recipes.

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Vegetarian

Cheese Empanadas

cream cheese

Cream Cheese

How to Soften Cream Cheese (4 ways!)

a plate of cheesy crackers with dipping sauce and a glass of wine.

Appetizers

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

salmon and spinach rolls with a toothpick in the middle.

Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

creamy velveeta cheese sauce.

Cheddar Cheese

Ultimate Velveeta Cheese Sauce

stuffed peppers in a white baking dish.

Main Meal

Italian Stuffed Peppers

lobster mac and cheese and a spoon in bowl.

Mac and Cheese

Lobster Mac and Cheese

best mac and cheese sauce in dutch oven

10 Ingredients or Less

Best Mac and Cheese Sauce

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Goat Cheese

Baked Goat Cheese Balls

slice of cheese lasagna with wine glasses.

Pasta

Cheese Lasagna

grilled cheese on plate

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

quesadillas on a cutting board with salsa and sour cream.

Appetizers

Cheese Quesadilla

Cheesy pasta in a white bowl with a wooden spoon.

Mac and Cheese

Simple Velveeta Mac and Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese

Homemade Cheez Its

asiago bagels on platter.

Breakfast

Homemade Asiago Bagels

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Mac and Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

cupcakes on wire rack

Desserts

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

baked feta pasta in casserole dish

Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta

broccoli rice and cheese casserole recipe topped with breadcrumbs

Casseroles

Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

baked spaghetti in casserole dish.

Pasta

Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese

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