Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4 slices bacon

Directions:

1 In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. Set aside.

2 Carefully butterfly chicken breasts, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spoon spinach mixture into chicken breasts. Wrap each with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover.

3 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is no longer pink.

This Cheese Recipe makes 4 servings.

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Double Cheese Cheesecake

Ingredients:

675g ricotta cheese
455g cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
6 eggs
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.) Wrap the outside bottom of a 10 inch springform pan with foil to prevent water seeping in while baking.

2 Cream together ricotta cheese, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Add flour one tablespoon at a time, mixing well. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Pour mixture into a 10 inch springform pan.

3 Place cheesecake in a large rectangular pan filled with 2 inches of hot water. Carefully put into preheated oven without spilling water. Bake for 90 minutes.

4 After 90 minutes turn oven off, but leave the cake in the oven for another 60 minutes (do not open door).

5 Cool on counter for 60 minutes and then refrigerate. Serve when thoroughly chilled. (Top with fruit, chocolate or caramel!)

This Cheesecake Recipe makes 12 servings.

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Chevre Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients:

1 baguette (about 2 1/2 in. wide and 24 in. long)
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds firm-ripe tomatoes (see note)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped pitted calamata olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 1/3 as much dried basil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Salt and pepper
175g chevre cheese (goat cheese)

Directions:

1 Slice baguette on a slight diagonal about 1/3 inch thick; reserve ends for another use. Arrange slices on racks on two baking sheets (each 12 by 15 in.). Brush tops lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake in a 425 degree regular or convection oven until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, rinse, stem, and core tomatoes. Cut in half crosswise and squeeze out and discard seeds; chop tomatoes. (If not serving immediately, put tomatoes in a strainer or colander to drain.)

3 In a bowl, mix remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and mustard. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4 Spread cheese over one side of each slice of toast. Mound tomato mixture equally on top. Serve at once.

This Cheese Recipe makes 30 servings.

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Chocolate Chip Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

225g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions:

1 In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in confectioners’ sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

2 Shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

3 Roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.

This Cheese Ball Recipe makes 32 small servings.

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Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Ingredients:

2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1 In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix together milk, Worcestershire sauce, ground dry mustard, garlic and flour. Heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir in Cheddar cheese. Continue heating until all the cheese has melted. Keep the mixture warm and melted in a fondue dish.

This Cheese Fondue Recipe makes 64 small servings.

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Bocconcini Cheese Salad

Ingredients:

500g bocconcini cheese
8 cherry tomatoes cut in half
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/8 medium head endive – washed, dried and chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula or spring greens
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1 In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula or greens

2 Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil; pour over the salad and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle the basil over the salad and serve immediately.

This Cheese Recipe makes 4 servings.

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Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

75g blue cheese
3 tablespoons buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1 In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese. Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Note: Whole milk may be used in place of buttermilk for a milder flavor. Dressing may be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.

This Cheese Salad Dressing Recipe makes 6 servings.

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Roquefort Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

225g package cream cheese, softened
85g crumbled Roquefort blue cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 drops hot pepper sauce (Tabasco), or to tase
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions:

1 In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and blue cheese. Blend in the celery, onion, hot pepper sauce, and cayenne pepper. Chill overnight, or until firm.

2 Roll the chilled cheese mixture into a ball, and coat with pecans. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate until serving.

This Cheese Ball Recipe makes 1 cheese ball.

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Blue Cheese Party Bites

Ingredients:

1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough
1/2 cup butter, melted
150g blue cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.

2 Slice each biscuit into quarters, arrange then in the prepared pie plate. Pour melted butter over the biscuits, then sprinkle the biscuits with blue cheese.

3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

This Cheese Appetizer Recipe makes 10 servings.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

1/2 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Colby cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk

Directions:

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender and drain

2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

3 Spread the Cheddar cheese over the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a thin layer of macaroni. Top macaroni with Provolone cheese, another layer of macaroni, a layer of mozzarella and a third layer of macaroni. Top with a layer of Colby cheese or Monterey Jack cheese. Pour the egg over all, followed by the milk.

4 Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown

This Cheese Recipe makes 9 servings.

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