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Lee Funke

Lee Funke is the founder and CEO of Fit Foodie Finds. She launched the site in 2010 while attending the University of Minnesota and has spent more than 15 years building it into a trusted recipe resource for millions of readers. Lee oversees the FFF brand, contributes recipes and lifestyle content, and is also a co-founder of The Cheese Knees. Her work has been featured by outlets including SELF, CBS News, the Star Tribune, and Minnesota Business Journal.

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Cheddar Cheese

Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce (White Cheddar)

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Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Quesadilla (Crispy & Cheesy)

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Casseroles

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

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Breakfast

Asiago Bagel Recipe with a Cheesy Golden Crust

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10 Ingredients or Less

Cheese Sauce for Mac and Cheese (Thick, Creamy & Never Grainy)

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Vegetarian

Cheese Quesadilla Recipe (3 Ingredients, 10 Minutes!)

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Dips

Cottage Cheese Queso (Super Creamy)

creamy velveeta cheese sauce.

Cheddar Cheese

Ultimate Velveeta Cheese Sauce

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Mac and Cheese

The Creamiest White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

cream cheese

Back to Basics

How to Soften Cream Cheese (4 Quick Methods)

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French Toast

French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese

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Cake and Cupcakes

Tres Leches Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Eggs

Easy Huevos Rancheros

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Goat Cheese

Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Balls

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Sandwiches

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

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Desserts

Carrot Cake Bars

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Desserts

Funfetti Dip

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Recipe

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

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Breakfast

Chocolate Chip Ricotta Pancakes

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Vegetarian

Cheese Empanadas

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