Recipes tagged with « Cheese »
Blue Cheese Dip Remix
Tangy, creamy base with reduced cheese content. Swaps mayo for Greek yogurt for tang and thickness. Sour cream replaced by crème fraîche for silkiness. Honey replaced by agave for a subtler sweetness. Added fresh chives for sharpness and smoked paprika for a mild kick. Garlic roasted to tame harshness. Balanced with lemon juice and parsley. Keeps 4 days sealed, fridge-cold. Excellent with spiced wings or crudités.
Savory Sweet Grilled Cheese
A grilled cheese collection with savory and sweet combos. Variations include smoked turkey with Granny Smith apple and sharp gouda, prosciutto chopped with fresh mozzarella pearls, smoked brisket layered with pickled cucumber and raclette, and ham paired with roasted asparagus. Sweet versions feature chocolate hazelnut spread with banana slices or maple butter spread with thin pear slices. Buttered bread griddled until golden and crisp. Quick prep and cooking times, a few minutes each side. Perfect for gluten-free or egg-free eating. Simple swaps suggested. Timing relies on visual and tactile cues rather than strict clocks.
Shrimp Cheese Pupusas
Corn dough pockets stuffed with sautéed garlic shrimp and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Uses masa harina and vegetable oil for pliable dough. Cooked till golden crisp on both sides. Serve warm with tangy cabbage slaw and spicy tomato sauce to balance richness. A twist on Salvadoran pupusas with fresh jalapeño heat, onion punch, and creamy cheese. The filling moisture controls dough texture for tender bites. Easy to make, freezes well before cooking.
Chorizo Pecan Melt
Muffins holo halves slathered in spicy harissa paste. Smoked gouda sliced thin. Toasted walnuts crushed chunky. Crispy pancetta bits scattered. Marinated pepperoncini chopped fine. Grilled until cheese bubbles, crusts crisp. Serves 5 to 7. Quick stack. Nutty, piquant, smoky. Simple ingredients twist, packed punch.
Cheesy Macaroni Bake
Macaroni cooked al dente. Cheese sauce blends evaporated milk, broth, and a mix of cheddar, havarti, Velveeta. Topped with sharp gouda and parmesan for a crisp take. Baked quickly under broil, golden and bubbling. No mustard powder, replaced by smoked paprika. Onion powder swapped for shallot powder. Times adjusted by a few minutes throughout. Butter and flour start the roux. Sauce thickens before cheese melts in. Pasta warm and coated. Simmering minimal. Cannot skip broiling at the end for crustiness. Serve hot, 6 portions. Variations include adding crispy bacon or toasted breadcrumbs. Rich, gooey, crunchy, textural contrast. Easy, homey, modern twist to classic mac and cheese.
Corn Muffin Variation
Muffins based on corn flour and all-purpose flour with a mix of cheeses and spices. Eggs and milk bind the mixture. Use canned or thawed corn kernels. Savory and mildly spicy with an herb twist. Oven-baked until firm and lightly golden. Twelve servings.