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

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