Cheese Enchiladas
1 small green bell pepper
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
OR
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter)
Sour cream and chopped green onions — if desired
Heat the oven to 350ş. Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out
seeds and membrane. Chop enough of the bell pepper to measure 1/3 cup.
Wrap and refrigerate any remaining bell pepper. Peel and finely chop the
garlic. Peel and chop the onion, and set aside.
Mix the bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin and tomato sauce
in a medium bowl, and set aside. Mix the onion, Monterey Jack cheese,
Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, the parsley and pepper in a large
bowl.
Place 2 tortillas between dampened microwavable paper towels or
microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds to soften
them.
Immediately spoon about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture down one side of
each softened tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Roll tortilla around
filling, and place seam side down in the ungreased baking dish. Repeat
with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture.
Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the tortillas.
Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with sour
cream and chopped green onions.
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Bake:
“0:25″
Per serving: 556 Calories (kcal); 34g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 93mg Cholesterol; 1239mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Cook: 5 minutes
Essential Equipment: rectangular baking dish or casserole (about
11 × 7 inches)
Quick Cheese Enchiladas: Omit the bell pepper, garlic, chili
powder, oregano, cumin and tomato sauce. Instead, use a 16-ounce
jar of salsa, which is about 2 cups.
Tips
If you like enchiladas with a hotter flavor, seed and finely chop
2 green jalapeńo chilies, and add to the tomato sauce mixture.
When buying tortillas, check for freshness. They should not look
dry or cracked around the edges.
Herb Cheese Focaccia
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons olive oil — divided
2 large cloves garlic — minced
6 ounces Asiago cheese — finely shredded
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves — crumbled
1 teaspoon thyme leaves — crumbled
In large bowl combine 3 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat water
and 2 tablespoons oil until very warm (125ş to 130şF). Stir hot liquids
into dry ingredients. Mix in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10
minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Press dough evenly into greased 10- ×
15-inch baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until
almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Press fingertips or wooden spoon handle
into dough at 1/2-inch intervals.
In small bowl mix garlic with remaining oil; brush over surface of dough.
Sprinkle evenly with cheese and herbs.
Bake at 400şF for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and cool
on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield:
“1 Focaccia”
Per serving: 246 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (33% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 13mg Cholesterol; 264mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Cheese Bread
7 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (7 1/4 to 7 3/4 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
2 packages Fleischmann’s® Active Dry Yeast — *see notes
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2/3 cup milk
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3/4 pound)
1 egg white with 1 teaspoon water — beaten
In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and
salt. Heat water and milk until liquids are hot to touch, 125 to 130şF.
Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of
electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add cheese and 1/2 cup flour;
beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir
in enough additional flour to make stiff dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10
minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in
warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
To make braided loaves:**(see notes)
Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 16-inch rope. Braid
3 ropes together, pinching ends to seal. Place in greased 9- × 5- × 3-inch
loaf pan. Repeat with 3 remaining ropes. Cover; let rise in warm,
draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Brush with egg white mixture. Bake at 375şF for 40 minutes or until done.
Cover loosely with foil halfway through baking time to prevent
overbrowning. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
Yield:
“2 loaves”
Baking Time:
“0:40″
Per serving: 212 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (22% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 16mg Cholesterol; 184mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : *To save up to 50% rising time, use Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise
Yeast. Follow directions except reduce first rising; cover kneaded
dough and let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Proceed with
recipe.
**To make round loaves: Divide dough in half. Form each half into
8-inch round ball; place on greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise
in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Brush with egg white mixture. With sharp knife, cut 2-inch “X”,
about 1/2-inch deep, on top of each round loaf. Cover; let rise
and bake as directed.
VELVEETA SALSA DIP
* 1 pound Velveeta Cheese spread, cubed (can use light)
* 1 package Picante sauce or salsa
* 2 tablespoons Cilantro (optional)
1. Place brick of Velveeta and jar of picante sauce in a slow cooker or Crock Pot, and turn on high stirring occasionally until melted and blended. Stir in cilantro when melted.
2. Serve with tortilla chips.
Note: You can substitute two cans of chopped tomatoes and chiles for the salsa, or add one can of tomatoes and chiles. Play around with this, and you might even add a little Louisiana hot sauce!
SWISS CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES
* 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
* 3 TBS butter, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup milk
* 2 TBS all-purpose flour
* 3 oz. Swiss cheese slices, torn into small pieces
* 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (optional)
1. Layer half the potatoes, 1/4 cup onion, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1 TBS butter in slow cooker. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 4 hours. Remove potatoes with slotted spoon to serving dish.
2. Blend milk and flour in small bowl until smooth. Stir mixture into slow cooker. Add cheese; stir to combine. If slow cooker is on LOW, turn to HIGH, cover and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir. Pour cheese mixture over potatoes and serve. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.
SOUR CREAM CHILI BAKE
1 pound Ground beef
1 can Pinto beans, drained (15 oz)
1 can Enchilada sauce (10 oz)
1 can Tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 cup Shredded process Amer cheese
1 tablespoon Instant minced onion
1 cup Water
4 cups Corn chips
1 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Shredded process American cheese
Brown ground beef; drain. Transfer meat to Crock Pot. Stir in beans, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, 1 cup of cheese, onion and 1 cup of water. Reserve 1 cup of corn chips; crush the remaining chips and add to the meat mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. To serve, top with sour cream, remaining cheese, and reserved corn chips.
SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CORN
* 1 large Bag frozen corn
* 8 ounces Pkg. cream cheese
* 1 Stick margarine
* Salt and pepper to taste
Melt cream cheese and margarine in microwave. Spray slow cooker/Crock Pot with vegetable spray. Put melted cream cheese and margarine in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Add corn, salt and pepper. Cook in slow cooker/Crock Pot for two hours on low.
RICOTTA AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
Crust:
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (about 21 to 23 cookies)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons butter
Filling:
15 ounces light ricotta cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine crust ingredients well; pat into a 7-inch springform pan. Beat sugar into the cheeses; add eggs; beat for 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed of an electric hand-held mixer. Add remaining filling ingredients and beat about 2 minutes more. Pour into prepared crust. Place the cheesecake on a rack in the Crock Pot (or use a “ring” of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the pot). Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Let stand in the covered pot (after turning it off) for about 1 to 2 hours, until cool enough to handle. Cool thoroughly before removing pan sides. Chill before serving; store leftovers in the refrigerator.
REUBEN DIP
* 1 small can sauerkraut
* 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
* 1 (6 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
* 6 ounces diced corned beef
* 2 tbsp. Thousand Island Dressing
Drain and rinse sauerkraut, mix with cream cheese and Swiss cheese. Add diced corned beef and Thousand Island dressing. Cover and heat on low until cheeses are melted, stirring occasionally to blend all ingredients. Serve warm with crackers or cocktail rye bread.
PICANTE CHEESE DIP
* 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (browned)
* 1 can (11 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
* 2 pound processed cheese (Velveeta)
* 1 stick margarine
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 tbsp. chili powder
* 1 cup picante sauce
Brown meat and onion. Drain. Add all ingredients to slow cooker/Crock Pot and cook on low heat until cheese melts, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve in slow cooker/Crock Pot with tortilla chips.
MEXICAN CHEESE DIP
* 1/2 pound Velveeta
* 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning (optional)
* 1/2 can Ro-Tel Tomatoes with chilies
Cube cheese and place in Crock Pot. Cover and heat 30 to 60 minutes, until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and seasoning. Cover and continue heating 30 minutes.
Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.
LUSCIOUS LEMON CHEESECAKE
Crust:
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Combine crust ingredients. Pat into a 7-inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth; beat in eggs and continue beating on medium speed of a hand-held electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Beat in remaining ingredients and continue beating for about 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared crust. Place the cheesecake on a rack in the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Let stand in the covered pot after turning it off for about an hour or 2, until cool enough to handle. Cool thoroughly before removing pan sides. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, and refrigerate any leftovers.
GARLIC PEPPER CHICKEN PARMESAN
4 chicken leg quarters
2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash’s Gallant Garlics Roasted Garlic Pepper seasoning
1 can Del Monte Zucchini with Tomato Sauce
3 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Put chicken in pot. Sprinkle with seasoning. Pour zucchini with tomato sauce over chicken. Cook for 6 hours on high. Sprinkle with cheese and cook until cheese melts – about 30 mins.
CROCKPOT MACARONI AND CHEESE
* 1 (16 oz.) pkg. macaroni, cooked & drained
* 1 tbsp. salad oil
* 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
* 1 1/2 c. milk
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
* 1/2 c. melted butter
Lightly grease Crock Pot. Toss macaroni and oil. Add all remaining ingredients.
Stir, cover and cook on low 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
CROCKPOT CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN
1 frying chicken — cut up
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
salt & pepper — to taste
2 tablespoons dry Italian salad dressing
1 can condensed mushroom soup
6 ounces cream cheese; — cut in 1″ cubes
1/2 cup sauterne wine or sherry
1 tablespoon onion – minced
Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a crockpot and sprinkle dry mix over all. Cover and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours. About 45 minutes before done, mix soup, cream cheese, wine, and onion in a small saucepan. Cook until smooth. Pour over the chicken and cover and cook another 45 minutes.
Serve with sauce.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Serves 2
-Place two chicken breast halves in crockpot (frozen or thawed)
-Mix together one can cream of chicken soup & half soup can of white wine; pour over chicken
-Place two slices swiss cheese over top of chicken breasts (processed cheese melts and blends more easily)
-Cook in crockpot for 2-3 hours (on high) or 3-4 hours (on low)
-Serve over steamed rice
(This recipe is also good with a little lemon juice in place of the wine.)
CROCKPOT CHEESY CREAMED CORN
3 16 oz. pkgs frozen corn
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 3 oz. pkg cream cheese
4 TBLSP butter
3 TBLSP water
3 TBLSP milk
2 TBLSP sugar
6 slices American cheese
Combine all ingrediants in cp, mix well. Cover and cook 4 – 5 hours on low, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Stir well before serving.
CROCKPOT CHEESY CHICKEN ALA TIFFANY
1 can mushroom soup
1 can cream of broccoli soup
1 can broccoli cheese soup
2 pkgs Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 can Mixed vegetables
1-2 T Tapioca for thickening
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dice chicken put in crockpot sprinkle with salt and pepper, Pour all three cans of soup over chicken and stir. Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours. About an hour before serving add mixed vegies, cheese and thicken with tapioca. I served poured over white rice. I thought the flavors blended and complemented each other well.
CROCKPOT CHEESY BACON DIP
2 pkgs (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
4 cups shredded Colby-Jack Cheese
1 cup half-and-half
2 T mustard
1 T chopped onion
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
Place cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, half-and-half, mustard, onion,
Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper sauce in crock pot. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, on low 1 hour or until cheese melts. Stir in bacon; adjust seasonings.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers
CROCKPOT CHEESE SOUP
1/2 stick butter
3 green onions — chopped
3 stalks celery with leaves — chopped
2 carrots — grated
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans cheese soup
1 can cream of potato soup
parsley flakes
tabasco sauce — to taste
salt and pepper — to taste
8 ounces sour cream/or plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons cooking sherry
Melt butter over low heat and saute onions, celery and carrots. Add chicken broth; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add other soups, parsley, tabasco, salt & pepper. Stir in sour cream. Simmer 15 minutes. Add sherry and stir before serving.
CROCKPOT CHEESE SOUFFLE
14 slices fresh white bread, crust removed
3 c. grated sharp cheese, Cheddar
1/4 c. oleo
6 lg. eggs
3 c. milk, scalded
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
Paprika
Tear bread in small pieces. Place 1/2 in well greased crock pot. Add 1/2 cheese, 1/2 butter. Add remaining bread, cheese and butter. Beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours. Do not open until ready to serve.
CROCKPOT CHEESE FONDUE
* 10-oz. can cheddar cheese soup
* 1 lb block process cheese spread cut in 8 pieces
* 1 lb swiss cheese, grated
* 12-oz. can beer (or apple cider)
* 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
* 2 drops liquid smoke flavoring
Place all ingredients in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Stir to mix. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. After 1 hour of cooking time, stir. Before serving, whisk to blend.
Serve with bread sticks or veggies for dipping.
CROCKPOT CHEESE DIP
* 2 lb. Velveeta cheese
* 2 cans Rotel tomatoes and chilies
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup
* 1 sm. jar picante sauce
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* Dash of Worcestershire
* 1 lb. premium ground beef
* 1 med. onion, chopped
* 1 lb. sausage
Mix all of the liquids and cheese together in a Crock Pot set on low until the cheese melts. While this is cooking, brown meats and chopped onion. Drain grease off of meats and add spices, then add to Crock Pot and stir. Cook on low 2 to 4 hours, keep on low to serve with chips and crackers.
CREAMY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Crust:
3/4 cup cookie or graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese (light)
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest, or dried grated rind
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Combine crumbs with sugar; mix in melted butter until well moistened. Pat into a 7- inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and yolk and beat for about 3 minutes on medium with a hand-held electric mixer. Beat in orange juice, zest, flour, and vanilla. Beat for another 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared crust; place on a rack or aluminum foil ring in the crockery cooker (so it doesn’t rest on the bottom of the pot). Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Turn off and leave for 1 to 2 hours, until cool enough to remove. Cool completely and remove the sides of the pan. Chill before serving, and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
CREAM CHEESE CROCKPOT CHICKEN
1 frying chicken, cut up (I used about 4 pounds of breast and rib chicken pieces)
2 tbsp melted butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 package of dry Italian seasoning mix
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 8 oz brick of cream cheese, cut up in cubes
1/2 C chicken broth
1 large onion
crushed garlic to taste
Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with the dry Italian seasoning mix (I did two layers in my crockpot to make sure that the Italian seasoning got on all the chicken and not just those peices on top.)
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. About 45 minutes before done, brown the onion in the butter and then add the cream cheese, soup, and chicken broth to the saucepan. Add the crushed garlic and stir
all ingredients until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce mixture over chicken in crockpot and cook an additional 30-45 minutes. Remove chicken to platter and stir sauce before putting in gravy.
CHEESY CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
1/3 c. diced canadian bacon or ham
2-3 carrots, sliced or chopped
2-3 celery ribs, sliced or chopped
1 small onion, sliced or chopped
2 cans mushrooms or 1/4 lb fresh, sliced
1 can green beans, drained very well
1/4 c. water
Layer in crock pot in order given.
2-3 lbs. chicken, cut up. Put on top of veggies, largest pieces first.
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
-Mix together and sprinkle over chicken pieces.
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 Tbs. flour
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
-Mix together and drop on top of chicken, DO NOT STIR.
Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours, or low 6-8 hours.
-Make noodles OR rice OR mashed potatoes to serve over. This is a very versatile dish, use more/less/different veggies (I often clean out the fridge into the crockpot for this) and if the sauce is too thin you can thicken with a little cornstarch or parmesan cheese before serving.
CHEESY CROCKPOT CHICKEN II
6 chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
salt & pepper to taste
garlic powder, to taste
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
Rinse chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix undiluted soup and pour over chicken in the crock pot. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Serve over rice or noodles.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over rice.
CHEESY CROCKPOT CHICKEN I
3 whole boneless chicken breasts
2 cans cream chicken soup
1 can chedder cheese soup
Remove all fat and skin from chicken; rinse and pat dry, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Put in crockpot and add the three soups straight from the cans.
Cook on low all day (at least 8 hrs) do not lift the lid. Serve over rice or noodles. We did noodles and hubby said it tasted like mac and cheese.
CHEESE & ARTICHOKE DIP
* 8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta)
* 1 can (10oz) 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup evaporated milk
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
* 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, until melted. Stir well and serve with assorted crackers, bread cubes, or chips.
You can also use this dip with cooked pasta for a delicious macaroni and cheese!
CHEESE AND POTATO CASSEROLE
2 lb. pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes (partially thawed)
2 (10 oz.) cans cheddar cheese soup
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 can French fried onion rings, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine potatoes, soup, milk, and half the can of onion rings; pour into greased slow cooker/Crock Pot and add salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 hours. Sprinkle the rest of the onion rings of top before serving.