Tag: cheese

Spaghetti Squash Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 3 oz gruyere, shredded 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cup roasted spaghetti squash* 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used leftover […]

Chorizo, Eggs and Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb. spicy Mexican-style chorizo 12 eggs 1/4 cup chopped scallions 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach 5 oz. shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese freshly ground black pepper salt 8 Mission® Carb Balance Soft Taco Flour Tortillas to serve: sour cream Directions: Remove the chorizo from any casing, as needed. […]

Freakishly Good Ham and Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed smoked ham 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1/2 cup spicy garlic pickle chips 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon 1/4 cup finely minced onion 1 teaspoon paprika freshly ground black pepper Directions: Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well distributed. Refrigerate at […]

Spicy Cheddar Crackers

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 8 oz brick sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons water pinch salt Directions: Preheat oven to 375. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, mix together all ingredients […]

Romanesco Salad with Ground Cherries, Prosciutto & Gorgonzola

Ingredients: salad: 1 head romanesco, cut into florets 1-pint ground cherries* (also known as Cape gooseberries or golden berries), halved 1 oz sliced Prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 red onion, cut into thin half moons 1 Spanish black radish, cut into matchsticks 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola dressing: 1 tablespoon […]

Bacon Pepper Jack Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower,  lightly steamed and cut into florets (about 2 cups) 8 oz brick pepper jack cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 pieces cooked, thick cut bacon, crumbled 1/4 cup roughly chopped Italian […]

Fennel Potato au Gratin

Ingredients: 3 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 small bulb fennel, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-moons 1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-moons 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup chicken […]

Green Tomato Chili Pie Topped with Chipotle Cotija Cornbread

Ingredients: cornbread layer: 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 egg meat mixture: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 8 oz canned Mexican style […]

Ranch Broccoli Gouda Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large Russet potatoes (about 3 lbs) 2/3 cup shredded Gouda PLUS some for sprinkling 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sour cream 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets 1/3 cup chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1 1/2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix salt freshly ground black […]

Stove-top Pimento Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions:  Prepare […]