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The Best Cheeseball

The Best Cheeseball

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Mix together and form mixture into a ball. Roll ball in cilantro and serve with your favorite crackers.

By Anita Moree

Alaskan Spicy Spinach Dip

Alaskan Spicy Spinach Dip

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Over a double boiler slowly melt the pepperjack cheese. When the cheese is melted whisk in half and half until smooth and creamy. Stir in tomato, onion, red bell pepper and chopped spinach. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.

By Sheryl Kerbow

Cheesy Chicken Dip

Cheesy Chicken Dip

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, cubed cheese food, and Mexican cheese blend in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 2 Heat in microwave in 30 to 60 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the cheese is all melted and can be stirred into a smooth mixture, about 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker set to Low to keep warm while serving.

By AshleyNicole

Austin's Best White Wings

Austin's Best White Wings

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven broiler.
  2. 2 Place quartered jalapenos on a baking sheet, and broil just until they start to brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, and allow to cool enough to handle. Leave the broiler on.
  3. 3 Stuff each jalapeno quarter with a pepperjack cheese strip, and wrap with chicken and bacon strips, securing with toothpicks. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  4. 4 Broil wrapped jalapenos until cheese is melted and bacon and chicken are cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Serve on a platter with buffalo wing sauce and bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

By Lisawas

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Shake the baking sheet and continue baking until potato nuggets are extra crispy, 20 to 24 minutes more. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn on the broiler.
  4. 4 Top potato nuggets with pepper Jack cheese, pulled pork, onion, and jalapeño peppers. Drizzle barbecue sauce over "totchos".
  5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until cheese starts to bubble, 5 to 7 minutes. Top "totchos" with coleslaw and green onions.

By Leslie Kelly

Totchos Libre

Totchos Libre

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread potato nuggets out onto a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until nuggets are golden brown and crisp, 22 to 24 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning to beef; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange potato nuggets on an oven-proof platter and cover evenly with ground beef; spread Mexican cheese and pepperjack cheese over the top.
  5. 5 Cook potato nuggets under the broiler until cheese melts, 1 to 3 minutes. Whisk sour cream and lime juice together in a bowl. Top potato nuggets with tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, avocado, sour cream mixture, scallions, and cilantro, respectively.

By The Gruntled Gourmand

Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

Buffalo Chicken Dipping Balls

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 min
Total
136 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the chicken, green onions, Cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl; form the mixture into 1-inch balls with a scoop. Place the balls on a large, flat dish; chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Gently press the balls into the flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg and then press into bread crumbs. Place the breaded chicken balls onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  4. 4 Fry the breaded balls in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 1 minute.

By PRINCESSCOOK1

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
195 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken thighs, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers with juice, green enchilada sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks and stir with sauce in the slow cooker to combine.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Spread tortillas out on a flat work surface and sprinkle pepperjack cheese evenly in the center of each tortilla. Spread about 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture over cheese on each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla and place, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush top and sides of each rolled tortilla with vegetable oil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts, and tortillas start to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Cook taquitos under the broiler until crisped, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By themoodyfoodie

Spinach Con Queso

Spinach Con Queso

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and butter together in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir red bell pepper and jalapeño pepper into onion mixture; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and mix pepperjack cheese and spinach into onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly pour enough evaporated milk into the cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached; season with salt. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until warmed through, at least 5 minutes more.

By duboo

Spinach Artichoke Dip from Reynolds Wrap®

Spinach Artichoke Dip from Reynolds Wrap®

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
1500 min
Total
1515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. 2 Line a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper with parchment paper side facing up toward food. Crimp Pan Lining Paper around rim of dish set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir in artichokes, spinach, the cheeses and roasted red pepper until combined. Spread in lined pan in an even layer.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbling and starting to brown. Serve with crackers or chips.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos

Shrimp and Jalapeno Nachos

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sour cream, avocado, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer into a plastic decorating bottle with a long tip. Refrigerate avocado-cream sauce until needed.
  2. 2 Place shrimp into a bowl; combine with vegetable oil, ground chipotle pepper, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Place a large nonstick pan over high heat. Cook shrimp in the hot pan in a single layer until barely cooked through and pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and let shrimp cool.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil.
  5. 5 Lay tortilla chips onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place 1 shrimp onto each chip. Add 1 slice jalapeno and 1 large pinch pepperjack cheese on top of each shrimp.
  6. 6 Broil under preheated broiler until cheese is melted and chips are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Watch carefully; chips will burn quickly.
  7. 7 Remove nachos from baking sheet and arrange onto a serving platter; drizzle with avocado-cream sauce and sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and cilantro before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Chicken Enchilada Nachos

Chicken Enchilada Nachos

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, jalapeno pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, chili powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth.
  3. 3 Mix flour-butter mixture and sour cream into chicken mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add pepperjack cheese to sauce and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread chips onto a serving platter; top with sauce and pico de gallo.

By belle4397

Green Chile Microwave Scrambled Eggs

Green Chile Microwave Scrambled Eggs

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs and green chiles together in a mixing bowl. Transfer to a 9-inch, microwave-safe pie dish.
  2. 2 Microwave on High power until eggs are set around the edge, about 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Use a fork to scramble eggs. Top with pepper Jack cheese. Microwave for 1 additional minute. Allow to sit for 1 minute to allow eggs to set and cheese to melt before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Green Chili and Cheese Chicken

Green Chili and Cheese Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket or 'purse'.
  4. 4 Stuff 1/4 cup of cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the chilies onto each one. Close, and secure with a toothpick so that the cheese does not escape while in the oven.
  5. 5 Place the stuffed chicken into the baking dish. Season with Fajita seasoning, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese and chilies over the top.
  6. 6 Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

By MELISSAINNOVA

Buffalo Jack Chicken

Buffalo Jack Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). While the oven is preheating, place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish. Cover with hot wing sauce, and allow to marinate at room temperature until the oven is hot.
  2. 2 Bake the chicken in the sauce for 20 minutes. Open the oven, and place the red and yellow bell pepper strips on top of the chicken. Place slices of cheese over the peppers and chicken. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. The chicken juices should run clear, and the center no longer pink.

By STACEYLYNNBO

Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise and mustard together in a bowl; spread onto 1 side of each bread slice. Sprinkle cheese over mayo-mustard layer of 2 bread slices. Cover cheese layer with second bread slice, creating 2 sandwiches.
  3. 3 Place 1 sandwich in the waffle iron; do not close the top. When bread begins to soften, gently close the waffle iron without using the latch. Cook, about 2 minutes. Apply more pressure to the iron, eventually latching it closed after 3 to 4 minutes total. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining sandwich.

By Buckwheat Queen

Grilled Cheese with Mayo

Grilled Cheese with Mayo

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread 1/2 of the mayonnaise onto one side of a slice of bread; place, mayonnaise-side down, in a skillet. Top with American and pepper Jack cheeses. Spread remaining mayonnaise onto one side of remaining slice of bread; place, mayonnaise-side up, on top of cheese.
  2. 2 Cook sandwich in the skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and bread is golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.

By SHORECOOK

Jalapeno-Garlic-Onion Cheeseburgers

Jalapeno-Garlic-Onion Cheeseburgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. 2 Mix jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion, and ground beef in a medium bowl. Form into four patties.
  3. 3 Brush grill grate with oil. Grill hamburger patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Top with pepperjack cheese, and serve on buns.

By Steve

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

4.4

Prep
4 min
Cook
6 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Stir the sauerkraut, mustard, barbeque sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until slightly bubbly and thickened, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, place the bread onto a baking sheet, and top with the roast beef and sauerkraut sauce. Place a slice of cheese over each sandwich.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until the edges of the bread are slightly blackened, and the cheese is bubbly, about 3 minutes.

By ebrunworth

Hot Buffalo Chicken, Bacon, and Cheese Sandwich

Hot Buffalo Chicken, Bacon, and Cheese Sandwich

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Spread both halves of the bread with the mayonnaise mixture. Place chicken on bottom half of bread; layer bacon and cheese on top of chicken. Fold the top half of the bread over the bottom, and wrap with foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Add a layer of red pepper slices on top of the bacon and cheese, if desired. Cut into slices, and serve.

By Jeneen Skewes Pylant

Easy Breakfast Sausage Burgers

Easy Breakfast Sausage Burgers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Form the bulk hot pork sausage into 5 patties. Heat a large skillet, and fry the patties over medium high heat. Remove the sausage from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a second large skillet, and toast the buns over medium heat until golden brown.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, break the eggs into the same skillet used for frying the sausage; reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the white is completely set and the yolk thickens. Flip the eggs and continue cooking for another 30 seconds, or until the yolk is to the diners' preferences.
  4. 4 Stack your toasted buns starting with the pickles and jalapeno slices on the bottom, then the cooked sausage patty, pepperjack cheese, fried egg, and onion. Cover with the top half of the bun. Enjoy as the cheese melts between the egg and the sausage.

By masterharper

BBQ Pork-Stuffed Corn Muffins

BBQ Pork-Stuffed Corn Muffins

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Line muffin tin with paper baking cups. Spray each cup with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Stir together muffin mix, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese in a bowl until combined.
  4. 4 Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
  5. 5 Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pulled pork to each cup.
  6. 6 Top with remaining batter.
  7. 7 Use the remaining 1/4 of shredded cheese to top each muffin.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Japanese-Mexican Fusion Quesadillas

Japanese-Mexican Fusion Quesadillas

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
26 min
Total
116 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken strips; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Transfer chicken strips to a glass baking dish; discard marinade.
  3. 3 Bake chicken strips in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Brush both sides of 1 tortilla with olive oil and lay on a flat surface. Sprinkle 1/3 of the pepperjack cheese on top. Add 1/3 of the chicken strips. Cover chicken with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Add 1/3 of the chopped habanero and 1 teaspoon wasabi paste. Brush both sides of a second tortilla with olive oil and place on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 2 more quesadillas.
  5. 5 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas until browned and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

By Brandon

Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine tortilla slices and chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until tortillas are crisped, 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place cheese slices on top of chorizo and tortillas; pour in eggs. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked through, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives.

By John Mitzewich

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic.
  3. 3 Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.

By JERSEYGIRL_CHELL

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Skillet Cornbread

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Skillet Cornbread

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon in a cast iron skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Spread the grease up the sides of the skillet using a paper towel.
  3. 3 Cook jalapeno peppers in the bacon grease over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine cornmeal and skim milk together in a bowl; let sit until some of the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix eggs and butter into cornmeal mixture; stir into flour mixture just until batter is moist. Fold jalapeno peppers, 1/2 cup pepperjack cheese, and green onions into batter. Pour batter into the cast iron skillet; crumble bacon over top and sprinkle remaining cheese over bacon.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes.

By Megan

Dad's Down Home Cornbread and Jalapeno Meatloaf

Dad's Down Home Cornbread and Jalapeno Meatloaf

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix the ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the corn, cornbread, sour cream, pepperjack cheese, onion, milk, egg, jalapeno peppers, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Gently mix the corn mixture into the meat mixture. Form into a rounded loaf shape, and place in the prepared baking dish
  3. 3 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Loosely cover with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of cook time if the loaf is overly brown.

By CHEFSINGLEDAD

Pizza-Style Portabello Mushrooms

Pizza-Style Portabello Mushrooms

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place mushrooms in a baking dish.
  2. 2 Cook and stir tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Top each mushroom with 1/2 of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle pepperjack cheese and mozzarella cheese on top of tomato mixture; top with black olives and bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 25 minutes.

By Adina Ryan

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
  4. 4 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

By HYPERPUPPY