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Best White Queso

Best White Queso

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. 2 Stir until cheese is melted.
  3. 3 Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth.
  4. 4 Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
  5. 5 Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

By leahnwells

My Mother-in-Law's Cheese Sauce...ssshh Don't Tell Her

My Mother-in-Law's Cheese Sauce...ssshh Don't Tell Her

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, bring butter, milk, minced garlic, and minced onion to a low boil, stirring frequently.
  3. 3 Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and whisk into milk mixture. Continue stirring vigorously until desired thickness.
  4. 4 When milk mixture is thick enough, tear cheese slices into pieces and slowly stir them into the sauce, melting gradually, until desired cheesiness. Serve over your favorite pasta, vegetable, or side dish.

By ALIISMOM

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

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

Hoagie Dip

Hoagie Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and oregano together in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Tear American cheese, ham, and salami into small pieces; place into a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until cheese and meats are well coated. Stir in onion, then stir in lettuce and tomatoes.
  3. 3 Serve with bread pieces for dipping.

By C Schuster

Cheese Lovers' Lasagna

Cheese Lovers' Lasagna

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. 3 Layer 1/4 of the noodles over the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish, then spread 1/4 of the spaghetti sauce over top. Continue layers as follows: 1/3 of the remaining noodles; 1/2 each of the cottage cheese, mozzarella, Cheddar, and American; 1/3 of the remaining sauce; 1/2 of the remaining noodles; all of the remaining cottage cheese, mozzarella, Cheddar, and American; 1/2 of the remaining sauce; all of the remaining noodles; and all of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted and filling is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By MSPRSS55

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

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

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

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

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

Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Cheesy Chicken Rolls

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. On the bottom of the triangle, place 1/2 piece of American cheese and 1/2 cup shredded chicken. Roll dough, seal edges, and place in the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and Cheddar cheese in a small bowl; pour over stuffed rolls.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

By frog69

Cheesy BBQ Bread

Cheesy BBQ Bread

2.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir poppy seeds into onion mixture.
  3. 3 Cut bread into slices, leaving them still attached on the bottom of the loaf. Put an American cheese slice into each slit; spoon poppy seed mixture into each slit. Wrap loaf with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

By star23515

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

J. J.'s Shepherd's Pie

J. J.'s Shepherd's Pie

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 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 beef in hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir cream-style corn and corn niblets together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread ground beef out in the bottom of a casserole dish. Top with 8 slices American cheese, corn mixture, remaining cheese slices, and mashed potatoes, respectively.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until corn mixture bubbles along the edges of the dish, about 30 minutes. Cool briefly before slicing.

By mrsoofie

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

Cheese Spaghetti

Cheese Spaghetti

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. 2 Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Return pasta to pot and place over low heat. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in milk and cheese until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder and pepper and serve.

By Khalilah