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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

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

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

Tuna Panini Melt

Tuna Panini Melt

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tuna, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, onion, and dill pickle in a bowl.
  2. 2 Spread tuna mixture over 2 slices bread. Top with American cheese and remaining 2 slices bread.
  3. 3 Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated panini press until bread crispy and cheese melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

By Michele

Simple Stromboli

Simple Stromboli

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir sausage until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. 3 Pat out bread dough on an ungreased baking sheet, to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay salami, ham, and American cheese slices in center of dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and cooked sausage. Wrap dough to cover ingredients, pinching and sealing edges to prevent leakage; brush top with egg white.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until dough is baked and lightly browned, 17 to 20 minutes.

By Judy Cowan

Sloppy Joe with Ground Turkey

Sloppy Joe with Ground Turkey

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Break ground turkey into the pot. Cover pot with lid and cook meat until browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slivered wooden spoon, break meat up into very small pieces; continue to cook and stir until nearly completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomato, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the turkey mixture; season with salt and black pepper; cook until the tomato softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato past and lemon juice; stir to coat vegetables with tomato paste. Cover pot with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve on toasted hamburger buns topped with cheese.

By mtomasino

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

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

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

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.6

Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spread butter or margarine onto one side of two slices of bread. Place both pieces buttered side down in the skillet. Lay a slice of cheese on each one, and top with slices of tomato, onion and jalapeno. Butter one side of the remaining slices of bread, and place on top buttered side up. When the bottom of the sandwiches are toasted, flip and fry until brown on the other side.

By Mili

Air Fryer Mini Bean and Cheese Tacos

Air Fryer Mini Bean and Cheese Tacos

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place refried beans in a medium bowl. Add taco seasoning and stir until evenly combined.
  3. 3 Place 1 cheese slice in the middle of a tortilla. Spoon 1 tablespoon bean mixture over cheese. Place another cheese slice on top of beans. Fold tortilla over and press down to seal taco. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beans, and cheese.
  4. 4 Spray both sides of tacos with nonstick cooking spray. Place tacos in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes. Flip tacos and cook for 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining tacos.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup

Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
185 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain as much liquid from the onion as possible; transfer onion into a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add broccoli, celery soup, and condensed soup to the slow cooker. Fill the condensed soup can twice with milk, and pour it into the slow cooker. Add American cheese, and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on Low until broccoli is tender and flavors meld, 3 to 4 hours.

By Jeremy Weidig

Slammin' Beanwiches

Slammin' Beanwiches

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Place the bread onto a baking sheet. Spread the baked beans with pork onto each slice of bread, then cut the luncheon meat into 8 slices, and place a slice on each piece of bread. Cover with a slice of cheese, then add a dollop of ketchup and mustard to each. Broil in preheated oven until the edges of the bread have toasted and the cheese is melted and golden.

By Dawn Starr

Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup I

Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup I

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter or margarine over medium heat till tender.
  2. 2 Add broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and add noodles. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in broccoli. Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in milk and cheese. Heat slowly, stirring, till cheese melts. DO NOT BOIL. Serve immediately.

By Lisa

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread butter on one side of a slice of bread and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Spread 1/2 of the pesto sauce on the unbuttered side of the bread. Stack provolone cheese, tomato, and American cheese on top of pesto, in that order.
  3. 3 Spread remaining pesto sauce on second slice of bread. Place it pesto side down onto sandwich in the pan. Butter the top side of bread.
  4. 4 Gently fry sandwich, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

By RASSA2

Egg in a Hole French Toast Grilled Cheese

Egg in a Hole French Toast Grilled Cheese

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk half-and-half, 1 egg, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
  2. 2 Place 2 bread slices on a work surface and top each with 1 slice American cheese, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Top each with a second piece of bread, making a sandwich. Cut a 2-inch hole in the center of each sandwich using a biscuit cutter or 2-inch wide glass.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, tilting the skillet to cover entire surface with butter. Dip both sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the batter until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place the dipped sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the melted butter in the skillet. Immediately crack an egg into the hole of each ring. Cook until egg white is set, bread is golden brown, and cheese is softly melted, about 2 minutes per side.

By Julie Hubert

Grandma's Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grandma's Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Place each American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to assemble 6 sandwiches.
  3. 3 Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
  4. 4 Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Place dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

By Rae

Slow Cooker Cheese Steaks

Slow Cooker Cheese Steaks

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
250 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef in the slow cooker crock. Pour beef stock, vinegar, and Worcestershire over beef. Cook on Low until beef is cooked to medium, 3-4 hours. Remove cooked beef from broth and set aside. Reserve broth.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in oil until they begin to soften; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Slice beef thinly. Divide beef and vegetables evenly among the rolls. Top each sandwich with 2 slices cheese; wrap in foil.
  5. 5 Place sandwiches in preheated oven and heat until cheese is melted; about 10 minutes. Serve hot sandwiches with reserved beef broth, if desired.

By Life Tastes Good

Bison Pepperoni Macaroni

Bison Pepperoni Macaroni

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding green pepper or peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Cover and keep warm.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onion in hot butter for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add milk all at once. Whisk constantly until thick and bubbly. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  3. 3 Add American & cheddar cheese blend and mozzarella cheese, stirring until sauce is smooth and cheese is melted. Stir the sauce and bison pepperoni into the pasta. Heat through.

By The Bison Council

Tuna Melts on English Muffins

Tuna Melts on English Muffins

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seafood seasoning, cilantro, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Combine tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the sauteed mixture from the frying pan and blend well with a fork.
  4. 4 Place all 6 halved English muffins on a cookie sheet. Spoon on tuna mixture, dividing it evenly between each muffin. Top each with a slice of tomato; add a slice of American cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

By missability

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

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

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

Skillet Chili 'N Eggs

Skillet Chili 'N Eggs

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir chili with beans and corn together in a large skillet over medium heat; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Break eggs onto chili mixture and top eggs with American cheese.
  3. 3 Cover and cook until eggs are set and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

By Dacifilia

Easy Mini Quiches

Easy Mini Quiches

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans.
  2. 2 Cook bacon and onion together in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in baking mix, parsley, cheese, bacon, and onion until evenly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow mini quiches to cool in the pan before carefully removing with a small knife or spatula.

By Jayne

Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Mix cooked spaghetti, diced chicken, pimentos, condensed soup, bell peppers, and cheese together in a large bowl. Pour into a large casserole dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Kimber

Juicy Lucy Burgers

Juicy Lucy Burgers

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic salt together in a bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Form into eight thin patties, each slightly larger than a cheese slice.
  4. 4 Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces.
  5. 5 Sandwich one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties.
  6. 6 Tightly pinch the edges together to seal around the cheese. Be sure to seal tightly, or the cheese will burst through when cooked. Repeat with the remaining cheese and patties.
  7. 7 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in the hot skillet until well browned, about 4 minutes; they will puff up due to steam from the melting cheese.
  8. 8 Flip patties, prick the tops to release steam, and cook until browned on the other side and no longer pink in the center; about 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  9. 9 Serve on hamburger buns.

By Cooking Mama

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