Category Archives: Cheese

Mexican Chicken Casserole

1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 (4.5-oz.) cans chopped green chilies, divided
1-3/4 lbs. skinned, boned chicken breasts
2 tsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup (2 oz.) tub-style light cream cheese
1 (10-oz.) can enchilada sauce
12 6″ corn tortillas
Cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 oz. tortilla chips, crushed (about 6 chips)

Combine broth and 1 can of chilies in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add chicken; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done, turning chicken once. Remove chicken from cooking liquid, reserving cooking liquid; cool chicken. Shred meat with two forks, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 can of chilies and onion; sauté 3 minutes or until soft. Add reserved cooking liquid, milk, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and enchilada sauce; stir well. Stir in shredded chicken; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Spoon 2 cups chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat layers twice, ending with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Grilled Veggie Pizza

1 pizza crust, Boboli or other pre baked pizza crust
2 cups mixed grilled veggies
2 cups mozzarella cheese, cheddar and Parmesan
1/2 cup pizza sauce
dash oregano

Assemble pizza:

Place crust on pizza pan. Top crust with the pizza sauce, grilled vegetables, grated cheeses and oregano. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes.

4 Servings

Creamy Veggies with Spaghetti

1/2 lb broccoli florets
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced fresh mushroom
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In lg skillet, saute broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots in oil until crisp-tender.
Set aside. Cook spaghetti according to pkg directions.
In another saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter for 30 seconds.
Stir in flour, bouillon and thyme.
Slowly add milk, bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses.
Add vegetables; heat through.
Drain spaghetti; toss with vegetable mixture.

Creamed Chipped Beef

1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 ounces dried beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped mushrooms, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cut beef into thin strips; add to melted butter. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes; blend in flour. Gradually add milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling. Stir sour cream, mushrooms, cheese, chopped or dried parsley, and salt and pepper to taste; heat through. Serve creamed chipped beef on rice, in pastry shells, or over toast points.

Recipe for creamed chipped beef on toast serves 4.

Chicken Quesadillas

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, mexican blend, shredded
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
4 flour tortillas

Mix chicken with seasoning mix. Melt 1 tsp. butter in skillet. Place tortilla in preheated skillet, top with chicken and cheese, fold in half. Grill on both sides until lightly toasted and warmed through.

Remove from pan, cut into triangles. Serve with sour cream and salsa.