Chili Con Queso
December 3, 2009 by cheesemonger
Filed under Main Dishes
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 can jalapeno peppers, chopped
* 1 15 1/2 oz. tomatoes, chopped, undrained
* 1 jar pimiento, chopped, drained
* 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
* salt and pepper, to taste
Saute onion in butter in medium saucepan. Combine next 3 ingredients
with onion. Heat to boiling, let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes to meld the
flavors. Add cheese, mixing thoroughly until melted. Serve
immediately. Note: you can add browned ground beef or sausage if
you’d like; and use Velveeta instead of the cheddar cheese.
Chicken Casserole
December 1, 2009 by cheesemonger
Filed under Main Dishes
1 8oz pkg noodles
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
1 4 oz can mushrooms
1 4 oz jar pimiento
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups cream style cottage cheese
1 cup grated charp process cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. basil
Cook noodles according to pkg directions and drain and rinse
thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients with
noodles until well mixed. Pour mixture into greased crockpot. COver
and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Serves 6




