Showing posts with label cheddar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheddar. Show all posts

Monday, August 24, 2009

Blueberry Cheddar Crisp


  • This Blueberry Cheddar Crisp won't heat up the kitchen - it's baked in the microwave. So, you don't have to wait for cooler weather to enjoy a Crisp.
  • Cheddar cheese gives this Crisp that something special.
Ingredients:
  • 5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • topping:
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter
Directions:

  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix together the 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8 minutes, stirring once half way through.
  • In a mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat shredded cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, 1 tablespoon flour and milk; beat until smooth.
  • Spread cheese mixture evenly over blueberry mixture.
  • In a bowl, combine together all of the topping ingredients except for butter. Once ingredients are well combined, cut in the butter and work it until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the topping over cheese mixture.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes


Mashed potatoes don't need to be so boring. Add cheddar and cream cheeses for creamy, bursting with flavor potatoes!

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup heated milk
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil potatoes in water until tender; drain well
Place potatoes back in sauce pan and mash with heat set to low
Add the milk, butter, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and seasonings
Beat with a spoon, adding more milk if needed for consistency.