Is cheese commonly served at dinner in the US?

* As a main course? No, cheese is rarely the main course at dinner in the US.

* As a side dish? Not always, but it's definitely common.

* As part of a meal? Definitely. Cheese is often served with:

* Appetizers: Cheese platters, cheese and crackers, cheese dips

* Main courses: Macaroni and cheese, pizza, cheeseburgers, lasagna, many other casseroles

* Desserts: Cheesecake, ice cream with cheese sauce

So, while it's not a staple side dish like vegetables or potatoes, cheese is frequently incorporated into American dinners in various ways.