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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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Goat Cheese

Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Balls

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Mac and Cheese

The Creamiest White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

stack of tuna melts.

Sandwiches

The Ultimate Tuna Melt Recipe (Crispy & Extra Cheesy!)

sliced carrot cake bars.

Desserts

Carrot Cake Bars

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Desserts

Funfetti Dip

A cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese icing and chocolate shavings on a white plate with a gold fork.

Recipe

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

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Casseroles

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

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Appetizers

Cheese Quesadilla

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Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

best mac and cheese sauce in dutch oven

10 Ingredients or Less

Best Mac and Cheese Sauce

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Dips

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Queso

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Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Ricotta Pancakes

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Vegetarian

Cheese Empanadas

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Cream Cheese

How to Soften Cream Cheese (4 ways!)

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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

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Main Meal

Italian Stuffed Peppers

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Mac and Cheese

Lobster Mac and Cheese

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Pasta

Cheese Lasagna

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