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Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. 2 Beat butter and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and well blended. Add flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too crumbly, add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it just comes together.
  3. 3 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to ½ inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch strips using a knife, pastry wheel, or cookie press with a star tip for a traditional look.
  4. 4 Arrange cheese straws 1 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheets; sprinkle with ground red pepper if using.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Leigh

Tarek's Irish Stout Fondue

Tarek's Irish Stout Fondue

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine white Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cornstarch together in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Stir Irish stout beer, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, and mustard powder together in a fondue pot; set heat under fondue pot to medium.
  3. 3 Stir cheese mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, into stout beer mixture in fondue pot until cheese is completely melted and the fondue is thick and smooth. Do not let the fondue boil.
  4. 4 Season with black pepper to taste.

By Chef Tarek

Tomato Rarebit

Tomato Rarebit

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, then continue to cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form and then simmer until thick, stirring the whole time. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Stir together the baking soda and canned tomatoes; stir into the sauce. Whisk together the mustard and eggs; stir into the tomato sauce. Set the saucepan over a pot of barely simmering water (like a double boiler). Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese has melted.

By PJ's kitchen

Irish Beer Cheese Puffs

Irish Beer Cheese Puffs

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
  2. 2 Combine butter, beer, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Let butter melt and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Add flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until it all comes together, about 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir until the dough dries out a bit and starts sticking to the bottom of the pan, another minute or so.
  4. 4 Turn off the heat and continue stirring for another 1 to 2 minutes, scraping as much off the bottom of the pan as you can.
  5. 5 Transfer dough into a bowl. Add one egg and whisk it into a bit of the hot dough. Keep whisking in more dough until incorporated. Repeat with remaining egg, cleaning out the whisk as needed, until well combined and dough is sticky.
  6. 6 Add ¾ cup Cheddar cheese and cayenne and stir until incorporated.
  7. 7 Scoop 12 rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a little Cheddar on the tops and sides of each puff.
  8. 8 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until nicely puffed and beautifully browned, about 25 minutes. Turn off the oven and crack the door; let cheese puffs cool, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, make the spread: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add leek and ½ teaspoon salt; cook and stir until just barely tender, 7 to 10 minutes, adding a splash of water every few minutes to prevent browning.
  10. 10 Stir in green onions and sauté briefly for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer leek-onion mixture to a bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  11. 11 Add lemon juice and mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until cheese puffs have finished cooling.
  12. 12 Serve cheese puffs with spread.

By John Mitzewich

Cheese Crisps

Cheese Crisps

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Shred generous amounts cheese.
  3. 3 Arrange cheese in 24 small heaps on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from baking sheets.

By pchow98

Easy Sausage Cheese Balls

Easy Sausage Cheese Balls

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Mix cheese, sausage, and dry baking mix together in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Shape mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve hot.

By Michelle

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2 Cut Cheddar cheese into 12 slices long enough to fit inside the jalapeno halves. Insert cheese slices into the halves. Wrap the jalapeno halves with the bacon slices, securing with a toothpick, if necessary. Place on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is evenly brown.

By Meg

Baked Onion Dip II

Baked Onion Dip II

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and sweet onion. Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until onions are tender and the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.

By DANCOX

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bread on a baking sheet; top each piece with 4 pieces Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Cover each bread slice with sliced avocado.

By Sarah Ruiz

3-Ingredient Sausage Balls

3-Ingredient Sausage Balls

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sausage, cheese, and about 2 cups of baking mix; use hands to mix well. Gradually add in as much of the remaining 1 cup baking mix as possible.
  3. 3 Roll into balls about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter. Roll balls in any excess baking mix to coat.
  4. 4 Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, about 18 to 22 minutes.

By Elaine Harper

Easy Cheesy Hot Dog Crescent Rolls

Easy Cheesy Hot Dog Crescent Rolls

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Separate dough into 8 triangles. Roll 1 dough triangle a bit larger; sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons Cheddar cheese over top. Lay 1 hot dog at base of dough triangle; roll dough around hot dog. Transfer rolled hot dog to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough triangles, cheese, and hot dogs.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are golden and hot dogs are plump, about 12 minutes.

By Travelgoddess

Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine room temperature sausage, biscuit mix, and shredded Cheddar together in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well combined. The mixture may seem dry at first, but keep mixing until it comes together evenly.
  3. 3 Roll mixture into about 30 walnut-sized balls; transfer to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and sausage is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Stephanie

Baked Cheese Olives

Baked Cheese Olives

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine Cheddar cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Stir flour and cayenne pepper into cheese mixture; blend well.
  3. 3 Wrap 1 tablespoon dough around each green olive. Arrange wrapped olives on a cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By ANITAL

Jalapeño Fudge

Jalapeño Fudge

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Beat eggs together in a bowl; stir in Cheddar cheese and jalapeños. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

By ApeBoy

Maple Sausage Balls

Maple Sausage Balls

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small mixing bowl, combine maple sausage, baking mix, and cheese. Form mixture into 1 inch balls. Arrange balls in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 minutes.

By Katherine

White Cheddar and Horseradish Spread

White Cheddar and Horseradish Spread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer until light and airy. Mix Cheddar cheese, horseradish, and mustard into cream cheese until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By Andrew Pyzdek

Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl until well combined. Spread cream cheese mixture into the center of each jalapeño half.
  3. 3 Cut bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap 1 bacon strip around the center of each jalapeño half. Place wrapped jalapeños on a nonstick baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is cooked and jalapeños are slightly tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By samcanalways

Skyline Dip

Skyline Dip

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish; top with chili. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over chili layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 15 minutes.

By MIDWESTCINCY

Hot Vidalia Onion Dip

Hot Vidalia Onion Dip

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir onion, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, and sugar together in a pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and brown around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

By DoreenRN

Easy Cheese Dip

Easy Cheese Dip

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese and sour cream together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened and easy to stir, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Stir Cheddar cheese into cream cheese mixture and heat in microwave until dip is smooth, 30 to 40 seconds. Stir. Heat in microwave for another 10 seconds if needed.

By Piques

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese and bagel seasoning together. Add Cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into a ball with your hands or a spoon.
  2. 2 Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By D-Marie

Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl; add butter. Cover bowl and let sit until warmed to room temperature.
  3. 3 Combine flour and paprika together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Mix cheese and butter together using your hands. Slowly add flour mixture to cheese-butter mixture until dough holds together in a ball. Roll dough onto a work surface, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough into cracker shapes using cookie cutters or a knife; sprinkle salt over dough. Arrange dough pieces on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.

By Chef Sprocket

Bisquick Sausage Balls

Bisquick Sausage Balls

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  2. 2 Mix baking mix, cheese, sage sausage, and hot sausage together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and brown on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Jana-Shay

Cheddar-Beer Fondue

Cheddar-Beer Fondue

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix Cheddar cheese and flour together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Bring beer to a light boil in a fondue pot; add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder and stir. Gradually stir cheese mixture into beer mixture. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir mixture until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

By danzer19

Mini Crescent Roll Burgers

Mini Crescent Roll Burgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in Cheddar cheese and onion soup mix.
  3. 3 Divide crescent roll dough into triangles along perforated edges. Place 1 tablespoonful beef mixture onto each triangle; roll dough over meat and transfer crescent rolls to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By naylor1234

Justin's Favorite Smokies

Justin's Favorite Smokies

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove biscuits from cans. Flatten each biscuit slightly. Spoon a teaspoon of barbeque sauce in the center of each flattened biscuit. Sprinkle a teaspoon of cheese over barbeque sauce; top with cocktail wiener.
  3. 3 Pull opposite sides of each biscuit together to form a taco shape. Press edges together to seal; fold over to one side, pressing biscuit down on itself. Arrange filled biscuits on 2 baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

By TXCOOKINGPRINCESS

Carla's Sausage Cheese Balls

Carla's Sausage Cheese Balls

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Mix mild sausage and hot sausage in a large bowl until evenly blended.
  4. 4 Stir Cheddar cheese into sausage mixture.
  5. 5 Mix biscuit baking mix into sausage mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until baking mix is moist.
  6. 6 Roll meat mixture into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch balls.
  7. 7 Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and cheese is browned, about 20 minutes.

By Mitchell