Archive for the ‘Cheese’ Category

Cream Cheese Enchiladas

Aug 4th, 10 / 2 Comments

I am not a big enchilada fan, I LOVE Mexican food but do not like enchiladas, except these, OMG yummy. The cream cheese in them really matches it out and makes it delicious.

I prepped all the filling the night before so the night of I just had to stuff and roll my tortillas and bake. It saved on time a lot.

Cream Cheese Enchiladas (From:  Cassie Craves)

  • 1 pkg cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups prepared salsa
  • 1 cup shredded colby cheese
  • 1 cup shredded chipotle cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
Preheat oven 325 degrees.

In a medium bowl cream together cream cheese and sour cream. Stir in 1/2 cup salsa. Stir in 1/2 cup of each type of cheese.

In a second bowl toss together the chicken, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.Add the chicken mixture to the cheese mixture and stir to combine.

Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in the bottom of a baking dish. Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling on a tortilla, roll up and put in dish seam side down. Repeat process for remaining tortillas.

Pour remaining salsa over enchiladas, spreading to coat all of them. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Transfer to preheated oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Sep 15th, 09 / 3 Comments

Neither Adam or I are sure how it happened but we ended up with 2 containers of cottage cheese in our fridge, I had needed to get one for a recipe, but not two. Someone suggested this recipe and since I love Mexican food I decided to go with it.

I love Mexican, but enchiladas are my least favorite, they have always been too spicy for me. Adam really loved these, I thought they were “mushy” compared to how I remember my mom making them.

Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas (From: Allrecipes)

Cottage Cheese Enchiladas

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – boiled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

To Make Meat Mixture: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, onion and green chile peppers and saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare meat mixture according to package directions.

To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

To Assemble Enchiladas: Heat tortillas until soft. In each tortilla place a spoonful of meat mixture, a spoonful of cheese mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixture, enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Mushroom Parmesan

Aug 28th, 09 / 8 Comments

I was super excited to try this recipe. The WC Ingredient Challenge this week was Parmesan, once it was picked I went to food network and typed Parmesan, I wanted to do something different.

This was an awesome meal, I served it over some angel hair and made homemade marinara. We will try this again and again, I like to have a no meat option in our rotation.

****I’m sorry for the horrible picture, my tummy was rumbling and I didn’t have the patients to get a good photo.

Mushroom Parmesan (From: Food Network)

Mushroom Parmesan

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the grill pan
  • 4 to 6 portobello mushrooms
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (recipe I use below)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over both sides of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on the grill to prevent the mushrooms from sticking. Grill until the mushrooms are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes per side.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Place the grilled mushrooms on top of the marinara sauce and top with the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle with the cheeses and top with the butter pieces. Bake until the cheese melts and the top is golden, about 15 minutes. Serve

Garlic and Basil Marinara (From: Myself)

  • 1 lg. can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • fresh basil
  • 1 t. sugar
  • salt and pepper

Warm dutch oven on stove, with a little olive oil. Saute onion and garlic until tender.

Add tomotoes and spices, simmer on low for hour to hour and half.

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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Jul 22nd, 09 / 7 Comments

I have been craving a good old piece of cheesecake a while now. When I was asked to bring dessert to a family get together, I knew I would make one. I ran across this recipe and went with it as vanilla bean is my favorite from Cheesecake Factory.

I am going to blame it on pregnancy brain, but I forgot the adding cream step, so I made a vanilla bean while cream to go on top. This cheesecake was GREAT and I want to make it again and do it as the recipe states :)

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (Adapted From: Fresh from the Oven, Originally From: Junior’s Cheesecake Cookbook)

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

  • 4 8-ounce packages Cream Cheese
  • 1 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean (about 7 inches long)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 extra large eggs ( 3 large eggs are fine too)
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • confectioner’s sugar

The night before you plan to make this cake, put the granulated sugar in a small bowl and bury the vanilla bean in it, covering it completely. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight to flavor the sugar. When you are ready to make the cake, set the vanilla bean for later use.

Preheat oven to 350F. (I used 325F)Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springformpan. Wrap the outside with aluminum foil, covering the bottom and extending all the way up the sides. Make and bake the cake crust and leave it in the pan. Keep the oven on.

Put one package of cream cheese, 1/3 cup of vanilla flavored sugar, and the cornstarch in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low until creamy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl a few times. Blend in the remaining cream cheese, one package at a time, scraping down the bowl after each one. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat in the remaining 1 1/3cups vanilla sugar, then the scraped vanilla beans and vanilla extract. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after adding each one. Beat in the cream just until it’s completely blended. Be careful not to be overmix. Gently spoon the batter on top of the crust.

Place the cake on a large shallow pan containing hot water that comes about 1 inch u the sides of the springform. Bake until the edges are light golden brown and the top is slightly golden tan, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath, transfer to a wire rack, and let the cake cool for 2 hours. Leave the cake in the pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely cold, preferably overnight or at least 4 hours.

Wash and drain the raspberries and place them on paper towels to dry, if using. Release and remove the sides of the springform, leaving the cake on the bottom of the pan. Place on a cake plate. Put some confectioners’ sugar in a tea stainer and sift enough over the top of the cake to evenly cover it with a fine dusting. Decorate the top with raspberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice the cold cake with a sharp straight edge knife, not a serrated one. Cover any leftover cake and refrigerate, or remove the decorations, wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.

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Tortellini Salad

May 23rd, 09 / 6 Comments

I am ordering you to make this salad SOON! This was awesome!!!! It was my turn to bring lunch for the girls at work, I wanted something simple and quick. And thought a pasta salad sounded great.This recipe did NOT let down. I doubled this recipe and there was 5 of us eating and it was completely gone.

You have to make this for your next cookout!

Tortellini Salad (From: Taste of Home)

  • 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated tricolor cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chicken, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

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