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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Separate crescent dough into triangles; cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create narrower strips. Place one cocktail sausage on the wide end of each strip. If using cheese, add a small piece underneath the sausage. Roll up tightly.
  3. 3 Place rolls, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot.

By Brandie2134

Baked Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Baked Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Combine cheeses and jalapenos in bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Place cranberries and sugar in another bowl; toss to coat. Gently stir cranberries into cheese mixture.
  4. 4 Spread mixture into 1-quart casserole dish. Bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
  5. 5 Serve with baguette slices, if desired.

By Land O'Lakes

White Cheese Dip

White Cheese Dip

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine American cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, half-and-half, cream, and jalapeno peppers in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; gradually stir spinach into mixture, a few tablespoons at a time. Cook and stir dip until melted and smooth, 15 to 20 minutes.

By ecmcg

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine American cheese and half-and-half in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1 1/2 minute intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in jalapeños, jalapeño juice, cumin, and cayenne. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and serve immediately.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nacho Cheese Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a paste forms.
  3. 3 Pour in milk and stir until mixture thickens.
  4. 4 Add cheese and salt; cook and stir until cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By MARY ANN PUTMAN

Mexican Turkey Dip

Mexican Turkey Dip

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Mix in salsa and taco seasoning.
  3. 3 Layer turkey mixture, refried beans, tortilla chips, enchilada sauce, and American cheese in a 9x13-inch pan. Top with olives.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

By odomjg

Football Cheese Ball

Football Cheese Ball

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and taco seasoning mix in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Press cheese mixture into a ball and transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap.
  4. 4 Use the plastic wrap to press cheese ball into the shape of a football by flattening ball and rounding each end.
  5. 5 Place cheese football on a plate and arrange American cheese strips on the top like laces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. 6 Remove cheese ball from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

By AMYRICHARDSON25

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add macaroni and American cheese; stir until cheese is mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; mix in milk.
  2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven on the low broil setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread pretzels crackers on the prepared baking sheet; top each with a slice of sausage. Spoon 1 tablespoon macaroni and cheese mixture over sausage. Sprinkle black pepper on top.
  4. 4 Bake under the preheated broiler until American cheese and pretzels start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

By duboo

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Break frozen steak pieces into the skillet; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Arrange 8 egg roll wrappers on a flat surface; place a half cheese slice on each one. Layer an equal amount of steak-onion mixture on top of each cheese slice. Roll up wrappers according to package directions and seal edges, wetting with water if necessary.
  3. 3 Heat 1 inch oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Working in batches, fry egg rolls in hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove; drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Serve warm egg rolls with ketchup for dipping.

By brandi380

Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel, retaining drippings in the skillet.
  2. 2 Break ground beef in pieces and add to drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir beef until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain in a colander. Rinse beef with water to wash away excess fat; drain. Transfer drained beef to a bowl. Stir pickle juice into the beef; season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Combine ground beef mixture, American cheese, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, green onions, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cook cheese mixture on Low, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted completely, about 1 hour. Crumble bacon over the surface of the dip to serve.

By brightlightz

Cheesesteak Stromboli

Cheesesteak Stromboli

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Break up sandwich steaks by hand and add to the skillet; cook and stir until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir in onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  3. 3 Unroll pizza dough onto a flat work surface; stretch into a 12-inch square. Spread a thin layer of beef mixture on one end, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides. Tear 4 slices of American cheese in half and lay on top. Roll up dough, pinching the sides together. Repeat layering and rolling with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
  4. 4 Seal top of roll; transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 1-inch slices.

By tcasa

Shepherd's Pie Daddy's Way

Shepherd's Pie Daddy's Way

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potatoes into a large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
  3. 3 While potatoes are cooking, crumble beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off grease, then stir in condensed soup until well combined.
  4. 4 Transfer beef mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and cover with cheese. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Dot with butter.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By MAMA29

Bierrocks I

Bierrocks I

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 To Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix together milk and oil. Stir in eggs, yeast, sugar, salt and 5 cups of flour. Mix well adding remaining cup of flour as necessary to form kneadable dough. Knead for a few minutes, then cover bowl and let dough rise one hour in a warm place.
  3. 3 To Make Filling: Brown beef in a large saucepan; do not drain juices. Add onion and cabbage to skillet and continue cooking until onion is soft; add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  4. 4 After dough has risen, roll out hunks of dough (about the size of tennis balls) as thin as possible. Place 1/2 slice of cheese on dough, top with filling, then place other 1/2 of cheese on top of filling. Fold over and seal like a turnover (moistening edges with water may help seal them). Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or cool and freeze for later. To reheat frozen bierrocks simply bake until hot.

By ANDIBECKMAN

Kraut Bierocks

Kraut Bierocks

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To Make Sweet Dough: In a medium bowl combine the yeast, sugar and water and mix together; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in flour, dry milk, baking powder and shortening, then knead mixture for 10 minutes, adding as little flour as necessary. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, then knead again.
  2. 2 To Make Filling: Meanwhile, brown beef, sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain extra fat from skillet, then stir in cabbage, mustard, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Flatten a piece of dough. Place large spoonful of meat filling onto dough and fold over to form a round bun. Lay folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Kim Van Pelt

Bachelor Grilled Cheese

Bachelor Grilled Cheese

4.4

Prep
2 min
Cook
Total
2 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast bread in a toaster until golden. Place slices of cheese between the two pieces of toast. Wrap sandwich in a paper towel, and heat in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

By PMSprincess

Hot Dog Roll-Up

Hot Dog Roll-Up

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place hot dogs between 2 paper towels. Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Set aside.
  3. 3 Lay 1 slice processed cheese in center of each tortilla. Place 1 hot dog on top of each cheese slice.
  4. 4 Roll up each tortilla from one end to the other, enclosing cheese and hot dog.
  5. 5 Place roll-ups on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until cheese is fully melted and tortillas warmed, 10 to 12 seconds.

By Mission Foods

Crescent Dogs

Crescent Dogs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 cheese strips into each slit.
  3. 3 Separate crescent dough into triangles. Wrap each hot dog with a dough triangle, then place cheese-side up on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Pillsbury

Hot Dog a la Potato

Hot Dog a la Potato

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slit hot dogs lengthwise down the center, but do not cut in half. Spread them open, and place them in a 9x9 inch square baking dish. Pile an equal amount of the mashed potatoes onto each hot dog.
  3. 3 Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off, and remove the dish of hot dogs. Place one slice of cheese onto each one, and return them to the oven until the cheese has melted.

By Deb Paul

Twice Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Twice Baked Cheesy Potatoes

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake potatoes for 1 hour or until soft.
  3. 3 In a microwave safe bowl, combine the cheese and butter. Cook in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Add sour cream and mix together.
  4. 4 Cut potatoes in half, scoop out insides while being careful not to tear the skins. Add to cheese mixture and mix together until smooth.
  5. 5 Stuff potato mixture back into potato shells and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

By Betsy Loeffler

Sweet Grilled Cheese

Sweet Grilled Cheese

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of a piece of bread and place butter side down in the skillet. Place one piece of cheese on top of the bread, then sprinkle with brown sugar. Top with the other slice of cheese. Butter the other slice of bread and place on top with the butter side up. Fry on each side until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

By Teresa L

Cheesy Ramen Noodles

Cheesy Ramen Noodles

4.3

Prep
Cook
5 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add ramen noodles and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour out water, then stir in seasoning packet and cheese until well blended.

By Emily

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

By Mishelle Karpf

Dorm Room Cheesy Tuna and Noodles

Dorm Room Cheesy Tuna and Noodles

4.0

Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a microwave safe bowl, and cook in the microwave until very hot, about 2 minutes at high heat. Add ramen noodles, and microwave 2 minutes more to cook.
  2. 2 Drain and discard water from noodles, then stir in seasoning packet, tuna, and American cheese. Place back into microwave, and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir before serving.

By JCURPHY

Wiener Winks

Wiener Winks

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Take 1 slice of bread and spread 1 teaspoon of butter on one side. Turn the bread over and place a slice of cheese on the bread.
  3. 3 Place a frankfurter diagonally on the cheese. Fold bread corner to corner around the frankfurter. Insert a toothpick to hold together. Repeat steps for the remaining frankfurters.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

By Krista tank

Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet. Top with a slice of cheese, 2 slices tomato, bacon, and another slice of cheese. Cover with a slice of bread, butter side out. Fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.

By Missy189

Elvis' Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Elvis' Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. 2 Spread peanut butter on a slice of white bread, and cover with cheese slice and bacon. Top with the other piece of bread. Spread butter on both sides of the sandwich, and pan-fry in a skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.

By Ricky Cooks

Party Pizzas

Party Pizzas

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brown the ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet and drain well.
  3. 3 Cut the processed cheese into small cubes and add to the meat mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts. Stir in hot pepper sauce to taste. Spread a layer of the meat and cheese mixture on slices of party rye bread. Arrange the slices on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm.

By ANITAL