Easy Cheesy Recipes: Top 50 Most Delicious Cheesy Recipes (Recipe Top 50s Book 126) (2 page)

A perfectly delicious recipe for baked potatoes stuffed with cheese and Alfredo sauce, that works as a great afternoon appetizer that will keep you satisfied until dinner time.

Yields:
6 servings

Ingredients:

3 Baking Potatoes

1 ½ cups Alfredo Sauce

¾ cup plus ¼ cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

¾ cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1 Garlic Clove, minced

¼ tsp dried Thyme

½ tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Olive Oil

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
   
2. Wash, scrub and dry the potatoes.
   
3. Bake them on a baking sheet for about 50 minutes.
   
4. Remove from oven and let cool.
   
5. Cut them in half and scoop out the pulp.
   
6. Reduce your oven’s temperature to 350 degrees.
   
7. In a skillet, heat the oil.
   
8. Sauté the garlic for 2 minutes.
   
9. In a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, thyme, garlic and pepper.
   
10. Stir in mozzarella, parmesan and ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese.
    
11. Stir in the potato pulp and mix to incorporate well.
    
12. Fill the potato shells with this mixture.
    
13. Sprinkle the stuffed potatoes with the remaining ¼ cup of cheddar cheese.
    
14. Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
    
15. Serve and enjoy.
    

The creamiest and most delightful snack you will ever have. Make this delicious pimento cheese, refrigerate it and enjoy it any time of day. Perfect as a midnight snack.

Yields:
2 ½ cups

Ingredients:

1 jar diced Pimentos, drained

1 package softened Cream Cheese

1/3 cup Mayonnaise

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 pinch Garlic Powder

1 Package favorite Crackers

Method of Preparation:

1. With an electronic mixer, beat the cream cheese.
   
2. When creamy, stir in the cheddar cheese.
   
3. Beat until really fluffy and light.
   
4. Add mayonnaise and garlic powder and beat until smooth.
   
5. Stir in the pimentos.
   
6. Cover the bowl.
   
7. Refrigerate for at least one hour before consuming.
   
8. Transfer to small sauce bowls.
   
9. Serve with crackers.
   
10. Enjoy.
    

If you are looking for something that is easy to make, delicious and cheesy to serve for brunch, look no more. These cheese grits are amazingly pleasant, slightly hot and they will surely be enjoyed by your family.

Yields:
12 servings

Ingredients:

3 Eggs

1 package processed and cubed American Cheese

¾ cup Margarine

1 1/3 cup hominy Grits

6 cups Water

2 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce

2 tsp Salt

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. Place the water in a pot over medium heat.
   
3. Bring to a boil.
   
4. Add the grits.
   
5. Reduce the heat to low.
   
6. Stir until the grits thicken.
   
7. When thick, add the eggs and margarine.
   
8. Stir in the cheese, hot sauce and salt.
   
9. Stir constantly, until the cheese is melted.
   
10. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking pan.
    
11. Bake for about 45 minutes.
    
12. Cut into squares.
    
13. Serve and enjoy.
    

This divine combination makes one comforting appetizer. Served with sour cream, these cheesy potato rounds will be a real hit in your family.

Yields:
4 servings

Ingredients:

4 Potatoes, cut into ½-inch slices

8 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese

8 slices of Bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ cup chopped Green Onions

¼ cup Melted Butter

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
   
2. Brush the potato slices on both sides.
   
3. Arrange them on baking sheet.
   
4. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until lightly browned.
   
5. Top with bacon and green onions.
   
6. Sprinkle the cheese over.
   
7. Bake until the cheese is melted.
   
8. Serve and enjoy.
   

These bite sized small puff pastry appetizers are so cheesy and delicious that once you have tried them it is almost impossible to stop yourself from eating. Serve at room temperature or right out of the oven.

Yields:
24 bites

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded Gruyere Cheese

1 cup Milk

1 Egg

1 package frozen Puff Pastry, thawed

1 tbsp Flour

1 pinch ground Nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground Black Pepper

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
   
2. On a floured and flat surface, roll out the pastry until it is ¼ inches thick.
   
3. Cut it into 3-inch squares.
   
4. Make pastry cups by pressing the squares into the cups of twelve cup muffin tins.
   
5. Whisk the eggs, flour, milk, nutmeg and pepper.
   
6. Add the cheese and mix to combine them well.
   
7. Distribute the egg mixture evenly amongst the cups.
   
8. Bake for about 15 minutes.
   
9. The filling should be puffed up.
   
10. Let them cool a few minutes, so it’s safe to remove them.
    
11. Serve and enjoy.
    

Make these home-fried cheese sticks for an economical snack and enjoy their light crispiness. The best part is you can always freeze the leftovers and enjoy them anytime you crave something cheesy.

Yields:
48 sticks

Ingredients:

5 Eggs, beaten

24 sticks string Cheese

3 cups Italian seasoned Bread Crumbs

Vegetable Oil, for frying

Method of Preparation:

1. Half the cheese strings crosswise.
   
2. Place the eggs in a bowl.
   
3. In shallow and large bowl, place the bread crumbs.
   
4. Dip the cheese sticks in the eggs.
   
5. Then, roll in the bread crumbs to coat them well.
   
6. Freeze the breaded sticks for about 2 hours.
   
7. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
   
8. Deep fry the ticks, until crisp and golden brown.
   
9. Drain on paper towels.
   
10. Serve and enjoy.
    

For a cheesier appetizer than the well-known tomato and mozzarella bruschetta combination, prepare this loveable and garlicky appetizer with parmesan, Swiss cheese and parmesan.

Yields:
16 servings

Ingredients:

2 loaves French Bread, cut into 1-inch slices

1 cup shredded Swiss Cheese

1 cup Cream Cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

6 tbsp Sour Cream

1 tbsp minced Green Onions

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

2tbsp minced Parsley

2 tbsp Mayonnaise

¼ tsp ground Pepper

Method of Preparation:

1. With an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream, until smooth.
   
2. Stir in the parmesan cheese, half of the Swiss cheese, green onions, garlic and parsley.
   
3. Place the bread slices on baking sheet.
   
4. Toast them lightly under a preheated broiler.
   
5. Remove from heat.
   
6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the toasted slices.
   
7. Top with the remaining Swiss cheese.
   
8. Broil for about 1-2 minutes.
   
9. Sprinkle with ground pepper.
   
10. Serve and enjoy.
    

Ready in half an hour, these yummy and fast cheese fries are made with Cheddar and served with bacon for an amazingly delicious snack that your kids will love. Dip in ranch dressing and enjoy your slightly different fries.

Yields:
3 servings

Ingredients:

28 ounces Potatoes

1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

3 slices Bacon, chopped

Ranch Dressing

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
   
2. Slice the potatoes as you prefer your French fries.
   
3. Cook the bacon over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until browned.
   
4. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
   
5. Place a piece of foil on a baking sheet.
   
6. Arrange the fries on the sheet.
   
7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until crisp.
   
8. Preheat your broiler.
   
9. Top the fries with cheese and bacon.
   
10. Broil for about 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
    
11. Serve them with ranch dressing.
    
12. Enjoy.
    

Make something new as a weekend appetizer and please everybody. This cheesy and delicious fondue is a perfect way for family gathering.

Yields:
5 servings

Ingredients:

½ pound shredded Gruyere Cheese

½ pound shredded Swiss Cheese

1 cup dry White Wine

2 tbsp Flour

¼ tsp ground Nutmeg

¼ tsp Salt

1 loaf French Bread, cubed

Method of Preparation:

1. In a fondue pot, simmer the wine.
   
2. Add the gruyere cheese first, then the Swiss.
   
3. Stir in 2 tbsp of flour.
   
4. When melted, season with salt and nutmeg.
   
5. Serve this cheesy fondue with bread cubes.
   
6. Enjoy.
   

You can never go wrong with this amazing recipe. Shrimp with feta cheese, bacon and jalapenos for a delicious and comforting meal that is not your ordinary dinner. Serve with cooked rice and enjoy this goodness.

Yields:
4 servings

Ingredients:

20 medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined

10 slices Bacon, halved

1 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

3 large Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and cut into slivers

20 toothpicks, soaked in water

Method of Preparation:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-low heat.
   
2. Oil the grate lightly.
   
3. Open up each shrimp carefully and lay them on a flat surface.
   
4. Add some of the feta cheese in each shrimp.
   
5. Top with jalapenos.
   
6. Close them up.
   
7. Wrap each shrimp with bacon.
   
8. Secure the shrimp kisses with toothpicks.
   
9. Grill for about 15 minutes, until crisp.
   
10. Serve with desired side dish (preferably rice).
    
11. Enjoy.