Ingredients: Ό cup chopped bacon 1 Tbs. butter ½ cup chopped carrot ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery Ό cup chopped green or red pepper ½ cup chopped broccoli 2 cups chicken stock ½ cup dark beer (optional) 12 oz Northwoods Cheese Cranberry Cheddar, shredded 1/3 cup flour Ό cup heavy cream 1 Ύ cup milk Salt and pepper to taste Dried cranberries (Urbans Best)
Sautι bacon in butter, remove with slotted spoon Cook vegetables in bacon drippings until onion is transparent Combine vegetables, chicken stock and beer in stock pot, heat to boil, simmer until vegetables are tender Scald milk over medium heat Combine cheese and flour in plastic bag, toss to coat cheese, add to heated milk Cook until thick, add cream, pour in stock pot Season with salt and pepper, garnish with bacon and cranberries. Makes 5 cups
Northwoods Cheese Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 8 Large potatoes ½ Cup milk 1 Bay leaf 1 Pinch of salt 4 Tablespoons butter Ό Cup heavy cream 1 Egg yolk 1 6-oz Package of Northwoods Cheese Roasted Garlic (shredded) Salt and Pepper
Peel (if desired) and chunk the potatoes, place in a large pot of boiling water Add milk, bay leaf and pinch of salt Cook until potatoes are soft, about 25 minutes Drain and remove bay leaf Add butter, heavy cream and Northwoods Roasted Garlic Cheese. Mash until smooth Stir in egg yolk, salt and pepper to taste.
Northwoods Baked Chicken With Swiss Cheese Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Cup Fresh Breadcrumbs 1/3 Cup Grated Romano Cheese 1 ½ Teaspoon Paprika 1 ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme 4 Sticks ½ X 4 inch Northwoods Cheese Swiss Olive Oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Pound chicken breasts between waxed paper to 1/3 inch thickness, season with salt & freshly ground black pepper Combine crumbs, Romano cheese, paprika and thyme on plate Roll 1 cheese stick inside each chicken breast, secure with toothpick, brush with oil Roll in breadcrumb mixture Bake until done, approximately 20 minutes
Northwoods Cheese Spinach and Roasted Gratin
Ingredients: 40-oz Fresh Spinach 3 Red Bell Peppers 1 ½ Tablespoons Butter 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Leeks, sliced thin 1 Shallot, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 Cup Whipping Cream 4 Large Eggs 1 Cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese ½ Cup Grated Northwoods Cheese Smoked Roasted Garlic Ό Cup Grated Aged Parmesan Cheese 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper Heat deep skillet over medium-high flame Sautι fresh spinach until wilted Transfer to strainer, dry, let stand in paper bag 10 minutes Char peppers in broiler until blackened, peel, seed and cut into ½ strips Melt butter with oil in heavy skillet, add leeks, shallots and garlic, cook until soft Whisk cream and eggs in large bowl to blend, add cheeses, salt and pepper, stir in spinach and 2/3 of peppers, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, butter 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish Bake until done, about 50 minutes, top with remaining pepper strips and serve Makes 8 Servings
Northwoods Cheese Sausage and Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce
Ingredients: For Sauce: ½ 10-oz Package Frozen Spinach 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Tablespoon Flour 1 Cup Whipping Cream 1 Cup Milk 6 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped 3 Scallions, minced ½ Small Can Green Chilies, drained 1 ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 ½ Teaspoon Ground Coriander Ground Red Pepper to Taste For Enchiladas: ½ Cup Vegetable Oil 12 Small Tortillas 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated 1 6-oz Package Northwoods Cheese Shiraz, Grated 1 ½ Cups Co-Jack Cheese 6-oz Bavaria Cajun Sausage ½ Cups Onion, Chopped 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped Prepare Sauce: Cook spinach, drain Melt butter in heavy skillet, add flour, stir Whisk whipping cream and milk, simmer until thick, stir in spinach, cilantro, scallion and spices Puree mixture in food processor, salt and pepper to taste Prepare Enchiladas: Heat oil in heavy skillet, briefly fry tortillas, drain Fry diced Cajun Sausage Combine cheese and sausage in one bowl, onion and cilantro in another bowl Place Ό cup cheese and 2 teaspoons onion and cilantro in each tortilla, roll and place in large baking dish Pour sauce over Enchiladas, sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake at 375 degrees F until done, about 30 minutes Serves 6
Northwoods Cheese Bacon and Cheeseburger Loaf
Ingredients: 1 ½ #s lean Ground Chuck 4 Slices Bacon 1 Cup White Bread Crumbs 4-oz Shredded Northwoods Cheddar Cheese 1 Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Sweet relish 2 Teaspoons Mustard Powder Ύ Teaspoon Salt Ύ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Egg Ό Cup Ketchup
Cook bacon in a heavy skillet until rare Combine ground chuck, bread crumbs, ½ of the cheese, onion, relish, salt, pepper and egg in a large bowl, mix well Spread mixture evenly in a shallow baking pan, coat with ketchup, cover with bacon Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until bacon is crisp, in a preheated 350 degrees oven, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, bake another 5-10 minutes Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes Serves 6
Northwoods Cheese Chili with Sausage and Jalapeno
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided in two 1 # Ground Beef 1- 10-oz Bavaria Sausage Hot Wheel 1 Large Onion, chopped 1 Large Bell Pepper, chopped 1-2 Jalapenos, chopped 2 Bay Leaves, whole 6 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Large Cans Crushed Tomatoes 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Teaspoons Oregano 2 Teaspoons Basil 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice Shredded Northwoods Cheese Hot Pepper Cheese
Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in heavy skillet Brown ground beef and Hot Wheel, remove to bowl Add 2 Tablespoons oil, onion, green pepper, jalapenos, bay leaves, cook until tender Add garlic, return meat to skillet Add tomatoes and spices, simmer 30 minutes Add lemon juice, salt to taste Top with cheese
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