Title: Baked Cheddar Toast
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish
Servings: 6
1 c Heavy Or Whipping Cream 1 c Cheddar Cheese; Md, Shredded
1/2 ts Nutmeg 1/4 ts White Pepper
4 Eggs; Lg, Well Beaten 12 Bread Slices; White
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white pepper,
and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and the mixture is
well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Generously
butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut the bread slices diagonally
and dip each triangle into the cheddar mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on
the baking sheet and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Serve
hot.
Title: French Toast Cheddar Sandwiches
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Eggs, Main dish, Sandwiches
Servings: 4
2 Eggs; Lg 1/3 c Milk Or Light Cream
1/2 ts Salt 8 White Bread; Slices
Mustard; Prepared 4 Cheddar Cheese; Thick,Slices
3 tb Butter
Set out a heavy skillet or cast iron griddle. Beat the eggs slightly in a
pie tin or shallow bowl and add the milk or cream and salt, set aside.
Spread the bread slices out on a flat working surface. Spread one side of
four slices of bread lightly with the prepared mustard. Top each with a
slice of cheddar cheese. Butter the remaining four slices of bread and top
each cheese slice with bread, butter side down. Heat the butter in the
skillet or on the griddle. Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg
mixture, coating both sides. Allow the excess egg mixture to drain back
into the bowl. Dip only as many sandwiches as will lie flat in the skillet
or griddle. Cook over low heat until browned. Turn and brown the other
sides. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and if necessary, add more
butter to the skillet or griddle to prevent sticking. Or you can place the
sandwiches, after dipping, on a well greased baking sheet and brown in the
oven at 450 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Title: Stuffed Rolls
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Servings: 6
16 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded 8 oz Green Olives; Stuffed, *
2 Green Bell Peppers; Md 12 French Rolls; Large
6 oz Tomato Sauce; * 1 Onion; Md.
* These are approximate sizes. Recipe called for 1 small jar of
stuffed olives and 1 can of tomato sauce. It should be to your
taste.
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Cut the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a thin shell.
Grind all of the ingredients and bread in a meat grinder or food processor
and stuff back into the rolls. Place the tops back on the rolls and secure
with tooth picks. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for
about 45 minutes. Serve Hot.
Title: Poppin' Fresh Barbe Cups
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Meats, Sandwiches
Servings: 6
3/4 lb Ground Beef; Lean 1 tb Onion; Minced
2 tb Brown Sugar 12 Biscuits; *
1/2 c Barbecue Sauce; ** 3/4 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
* Use 1 8-oz tube of store bought biscuits, or your favorite 12 biscuit
recipe. ** Use store bought sauce or your favorite recipe.
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In a skillet brown the ground beef and then drain off the excess fat. Add
the bbq sauce, onion and brown sugar and set aside. Separate the biscuit
dough into 12 pieces and place one in each of 12 ungreased muffin cups,
pressing the dough up the sides to the edge of the cup. Spoon the mixture
into the cups and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar Cheese. Bake in a
preheated 400 degrees F. oven for 12 minutes. Serve hot. VARIATIONS: Use 1
13-oz can of chili beans in place of the meat mixture (or 1 13-oz can of
baked beans, and frankfurters or hot dogs that have been cut into pieces)
in place of the meat mixture. You can also add green bell pepper or a hot
pepper to the above recipe with good results.
Title: Cheddar Crackers
Categories: Breads, Crackers, Cheese
Servings: 6
1/2 c Butter Or Margarine 1 1/2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Baking Powder
1 ds Cayenne Pepper 2 c Cheddar; Extra Sharp, *
* The Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese should be finely grated.
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Stir the dry ingredients into a bowl and then cut in the butter to resemble
cornmeal. Blend in the cheddar cheese with a fork until well blended. Mix
in the remaining ingredients and shape into 1 1/2 to 2-inch rolls. Chill
for 30 to 40 minutes in the refrigerator and then slice each roll into
slices about 1/4-inch thick. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400
degrees F for about 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.
Store the cooled crackers in airtight containers in a cool place. They will
keep for several weeks this way and if you freeze them, they will last
indefinitely.
Title: Cheddar-Olive Bread
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Vegetables
Servings: 6
3 c Cheddar; Sharp, Grated 3 oz Pimento-StuffedOlives;Sliced
1 c Mayonnaise 1 French Bread; Loaf, Unsliced
Mix the cheese, olives, and mayonnaise together. Spread on the cut surface
of the French Bread, which has been sliced horizontally. Bake at 350
degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, then slice into thick slices and serve hot.
Title: Chili-Cheese Bread
Categories: Breads, Vegetables
Servings: 6
3 c Monterey Jack Cheese; Grated 4 oz Chiles; Chopped, *
1 c Mayonnaise 1 French Bread; Loaf, Unsliced
* You can use one can of sweet green chiles or jalapenos that have been
chopped.
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Mix the cheese, peppers, and mayonnaise, blending well. Spread on the cut
surface of the French bread, which has been sliced in half horizontally.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes and cut into thick slices and
serve hot.
Title: Cheddar Fans
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 4
5 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Grated 2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1 tb Baking Powder 1 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter Or Shortening 1/2 c Milk
Butter; Softened Butter; Melted
Grease the bottoms of 12 muffin pan cups. Grate the cheese into a bowl, if
not already grated and set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt
into a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives,
until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Make a well in the center of
the mixture and add the milk all at once. Stir with a fork until the dough
forms a ball. Gently form the dough into a ball and put on a lightly
floured surface. Knead it lightly with the fingertips 10 or 15 times. Roll
the dough into a 12 X 10-inch rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 5
strips and spread with the softened butter. Sprinkle four strips with the
grated cheddar cheese and stack the four on top of one another and top with
the fifth strip. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place on end in the muffin
cups. Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter. Bake at 450
degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Serve hot with butter. Makes 1 dozen Cheddar Fans.
Title: Little Cheddar Biscuits
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 8
2 c Unbleached Flour 1 ts Mustard; Dry
1 ts Paprika 1/4 ts Baking Powder
1 c Butter; Room Temperature 10 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Grated
1 ts Worcestershire Sauce
Combine the flour, dry mustard, paprika and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Beat the butter, either by hand or with an electric mixer at medium speed,
until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in the cheddar cheese and
Worcestershire sauce. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring with a
fork, until well blended. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough
into a long roll about 1 3/4-inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap or
foil. Place on a platter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, better
overnight. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Slice the dough about 1/3
inch thick. With your hands, roll each slice into a ball. Flatten slightly
and place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8 minutes
in the preheated oven. Biscuits will only brown slightly on the bottom.
Title: Cheddar Biscuits
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 8
2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted 4 ts Baking Powder
1/2 ts Salt 1 c Cheddar; Sharp, Grated
1/4 c Butter 2/3 c Milk
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and mix with the grated
cheddar cheese. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients, add the milk and
mix quickly but thoroughly. The dough should be soft. Turn onto a floured
board and knead lightly for a few seconds. Pat to a 3/8-inch thickness and
cut. Bake on a baking sheet in a hot-oven (450 degrees F.) about 30
minutes or until lightly browned. Serve hot.
Title: Cheddar Pinwheels
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 6
2 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted 1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Baking Powder 1/4 c Butter
2/3 c Milk 1 c Cheddar; Extra Sharp, Grated
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl and then
cut into the butter. Add the milk and stir together quickly but
thoroughly. Turn out on a floured board and knead for 30 seconds then roll
out to a 1/8-inch thickness. Spread with the grated cheese and roll up
tightly like cinnamon rolls. Cut into 3/4-inch slices and transfer to
baking sheets and bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees F.) for 20 minutes
or until delicately browned.
Title: Cheddar Bread Ring
Categories: Cheese, Breads, Yeast bread
Servings: 4
2 3/4 c Bread Flour 2 tb Sugar; Granulated
1 pk Active Dry Yeast; OR 1 tb Active Dry Yeast; Bulk
3/4 ts Salt 1 c Milk
2 tb Butter 1 1/2 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded
Butter
NOTE: You can use Unbleached All-Purpose flour in this recipe and up to
3 cups total.
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Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar, undissolved yeast and salt
thoroughly in a large bowl. Heat the milk and butter together until very
warm (115-125 degrees F.). Gradually add to the dry ingredients and beat
at medium speed on an electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl
occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of the flour and the cheese. Beat fir 2 minutes
on high speed on the mixer, scraping the bowl occasionally. Stir in enough
additional flour to make a stiff but light dough. Turn the dough out onto
a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8
minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover
with a dishtowel that has been soaked in hot water and then wrung out until
almost dry. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch the dough down and turn out on a lightly floured surface and shape
into a 20-inch rope. Place seam side down in a buttered 6 1/2 cup ring
mold, pinching the ends together. Cover and let rise in warm place until
nearly doubled in bulk, about 35 to 40 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350
degree F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the ring mold. NOTE: For
a softer crust, brush with melted butter while still hot. Crust will become
crisp when cool if you do not.
Title: Golden Spoon Bread
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 6
10 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Grated 2 c Milk
4 Egg Yolks; Lg 1 c Corn Meal; Yellow
1/4 c Butter 1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt 4 Egg Whites; Lg
Thoroughly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Place the cheddar in a
small bowl and set aside. Scald the milk in the top of a double boiler.
Meanwhile beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored then set them
aside. When the milk is scalded, add the corn meal very gradually,
stirring constantly. Stir until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Remove the top of the double boiler from the simmering water and gradually
add the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly. Mix in the grated cheese,
butter, sugar and salt. Beat the egg whites, in a small bowl, until round
peaks are formed. Gently spread the beaten egg whites over the corn meal
mixture then carefully fold together until just blended. Turn the mixture
into the greased casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 35 to 40
minutes or until a wooden pick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted
in the center of the dish. Serve piping hot with butter and maple syrup or
honey.
Title: Cheddar Dumplings
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Main dish, Quickbreads
Servings: 4
16 oz Cheddar; Md, Shredded 2 Eggs; Lg
1 c Unbleached Flour 1 ts Salt
3 qt Boiling Water 1/2 c Butter
1/2 pt Sour Cream
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Paprika Parsley
Mash the cheddar cheese and add the eggs mixing well. Stir in the flour
and salt. Drop by TBLS into the rapidly boiling water then cover and boil
for 15 minutes. Drain and serve with melted butter and sour cream.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley or paprika, if desired.
Title: Golden Cheddar Corn Bread
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Side dishes, Quickbreads
Servings: 6
1 c Corn Meal; White If Poss. 1 c Unbleached Flour
1 tb Baking Powder 1 1/2 ts Salt
10 oz Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded 1 c Milk
1/4 c Butter, Melted 1 Egg; Lg, Beaten
Combine the dry ingredients and then stir in the cheddar cheese. Combine
the milk, butter and egg then add them to the dry ingredients, mixing until
just moistened. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan and bake at
425 degrees F for 35 minutes. Serve hot.
Title: Apple-Cheddar Muffins
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Fruits, Quickbreads
Servings: 4
1/2 c Shortening 1/2 c Sugar; Granulated
2 Eggs; Lg 1 1/2 c Unbleached Flour
1 ts Baking Soda 1 ts Baking Powder
1/2 ts Salt 3/4 c Oats; Quick Cooking
1 c Apples; Finely Chopped 2/3 c Cheddar; Sharp Coarse Grate
1/2 c Pecans; Chopped 3/4 c Milk
Apple Slices; * Butter; Melted
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
* You should have 12 to 15 thin slices of unpeeled red apple for this
recipe.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cream the shortening and sugar together
and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine
the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, mix
lightly. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the shortening mixture. In
this order, add the oats cheddar and pecans, mixing well after each
addition. Gradually add the milk, stirring until all the ingredients are
just moistened. Grease the muffin pans and fill each cup 2/3rds full of
batter. Dip the apple slices in the melted butter and then into the
cinnamon-sugar. Press 1 apple slice into the top of each muffin. Sprinkle
lightly with cinnamon-sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven,
or until golden brown.
Title: Quick Cheddar Bread
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 4
3 3/4 c Unbleached Flour 5 ts Baking Powder
1/2 ts Salt 1/3 c Butter
2 1/2 c Cheddar; Sharp 1 1/2 c Milk
2 Eggs; Lg, Slightly Beaten
Combine the dry ingredients, then cut the butter into the flour until the
mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add the cheddar cheese. Combine the
milk and eggs then add the mixture to the cheddar mixture. Stir until just
moistened, then spoon into a greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 375
degrees F. hour. Remove from the pan immediately and let cool on a wire
rack.
Title: Cheesy Corn Bread
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads
Servings: 6
1 c Unbleached Flour 1 c Corn Meal; White Or Yellow
2 tb Sugar 1 tb Baking Powder
1 ts Salt 1/4 ts Mustard; Dry
2 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded 1 Egg; Lg, Slightly Beaten
1 c Milk 1/4 c Vegetable Oil
Combine the dry ingredients, then stir in the cheddar cheese. Combine the
egg with the milk and oil. Stir into the cheddar mixture, mixing until
just moistened. Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake at 425 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into
squares, then serve warm.
Title: Cheddar Squares
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Quickbreads, Vegetables
Servings: 6
2 c Unbleached Flour 1 tb Baking Powder
1 ts Salt 1/3 c Butter
1 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded 1/2 c Onion; Chopped
2 tb Pimento; Chopped 2/3 c Milk
Combine the dry ingredients, then cut the butter into the dry mixture until
it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheddar, onion, and pimento, mixing
well. Add the milk, mixing until just moistened. Spread the dough in a
9-inch square baking pan and bake at 450 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes or
until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly
and cut into squares. Serve warm.
Title: Cheddar Date Nut Loaf
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Fruits, Quickbreads
Servings: 4
8 oz Dates; Finely Chopped 2 tb Butter
3/4 c Water; Boiling 1 3/4 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1/4 ts Salt 1 ts Baking Soda
1/2 c Sugar; Granulated 1 Egg; Lg, Well Beaten
4 oz Cheddar Md, Shredded 1 c Walnuts; Chopped
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the dates and butter in a small
bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir
the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the date mixture, egg,
cheddar and nuts. Mix until just blended and spoon the mixture into a well
greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes. Bake for 50 to 60
minutes in the preheated oven or until a wooden pick inserted in the center
of the loaf comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing.
NOTE: The flavor improves is the bread stands overnight before serving.
Title: No-Knead Cheddar Rolls
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Yeast bread
Servings: 8
1 1/2 c Unbleached Flour; Unsifted 1 pk Active Dry Yeast; OR
1 tb Active Dry Yeast; Bulk 3 tb Sugar
1 ts Salt 3/4 c Milk
1/2 c Water 3 tb Butter
1 c Unbleached Flour; Unsifted 1 c Cheddar; Sharp, Grated
1/4 c Butter 1 Egg Yolk; Lg
1 tb Milk
Place the grated cheese in a small bowl and cover to prevent drying then
set aside. Combine 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a
large mixer bowl, blendin