Armadillo Eggs

app Armadillo Eggs – These crispy, crunchy, appetizers, are absolutely delicious, and quite distinct. Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar, are mixed with pork sausage, biscuit mix and an egg to keep it all together. Stuffed into hollowed out jalapeno peppers, then breaded, before being oven baked, these are incredible.Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Armadillo Eggs

2 pound monterey jack cheese
2 pound sharp cheddar cheese
2 pound hot pork sausage
1/2 cup bisquick mix
1 each egg
1 pk pork flavor shake ‘n bake
20 each whole jalapeno peppers

Directions to make Armadillo Eggs

Step 1:Slice peppers in half lengthwise and scrape out all the seeds (wear gloves). Try to keep both halves near each other as you have to put them back together later.
Step 2:Mix bisquick, raw sausage & cheddar cheese. Stuff each pepper with Monterey Jack cheese and put the halves back together. Grab a handful of bisquick mixture and mold around pepper in shape of elongated egg. Use enough to cover pepper well.
Step 3:Dip armadillo egg in beaten egg and roll in Shake \’n Bake. Bake on broiler pan (can use cookie sheet) at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until crisp.

 

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Cheese Fondue

chsfond Cheese Fondue – This super cheesy recipe for fondue, uses two very distinct cheeses; swiss and gruyere. A hint of garlic, smeared on the pan before melting the cheese, adds a real “Flash of Flavor”, to the already succulent cheese blend. Great with your favorite bread cut into cubes, this quick, easy appetizer recipe is a tasty appetizer.Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Swiss Cheese, Gruyere Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheese Fondue

8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch
Bread, inch cubes

Directions to make Cheese Fondue

Step 1:Place cheese in plastic bag; sprinkle with flour. Toss until cheese is coated
Step 2:Rub cut clove of garlic on bottom and side of 3-quart saucepan; add wine. Heat over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (wine must not boil). Stir in lemon juice; add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in kirsch
Step 3:Pour into ceramic fondue pot over low heat. Use long-handled forks to spear bread cubes; then dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion

 

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Easy Vegetarian Appetizer

vegt_app Easy Vegetarian Appetaizer – The super speedy, super simple appetizer recipe, goes from prep to plate in just 10 Minutes! Bright, fresh colorful peppers, are sprinkled with tangy olives, a dash of spice, and the “one of a kind” monteray jack cheese. Broiled in only 3 Minutes, the bell peppers even retain some of their crunch, giving this quick, easy recipe wonderful texture.Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 3-5 mins
Main Ingredient: Bell Peppers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Vegetarian Appetizer

1/2 ea Green Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
1/2 ea Red Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
1/2 ea Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded, cut in 6 strips
3/4 c Montery Jack Cheese, Shredded
2 T Chopped Ripe Olives
1/4 t Red Pepper, Crushed

Directions to make Easy Vegetarian Appetizer

Step 1:Cut bell pepper strips crosswise into halves. Arrange in ungreased broilerproof pie pan, 9 X 1 1/4-inches or round pan 9 X 2-inches.
Step 2:Sprinkle with cheese, olives and red pepper. Set oven control to broil. Broil peppers with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

 

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Christmas Appetizers

Christmas Appetizers – This wonderful french bread and Italian cheese appetizer recipe, is a deep fried sensation! French bread soaked in an egg and cheese mixtue, then lightly breaded to give them some “crunch”, then deep fried until they perfecy golden brown! This easy, quick cooking recipe is so fast, you can’t even leave the stove once you drop them in the oil, less then 2 minutes is all it takes!


 

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Flatbread Shrimp and Asiago Cheese

Flatbread Shrimp and Asiago Cheese - This great, garlicky, shrimp appetizer recipe is a scrumptious, blend fresh flavors. Garlic, green onion, always a favorite combo, juicy pears and yellow squash, and the very distinct asiago cheese, with its sharp flavor. This qick, easy, baked appetizer recipe can even be enjoyed as lunch, with a side salad.


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Festive Cheese Ball

chs_ball Festive Cheese Ball – This supreme cheese ball recipe is loaded with creamy cheese and crunchy almonds, giving it an “out of this world” flavor and texture. Since it is so elegant, and presents so well, we suggest it as a perfect, easy, Christmas appetizer recipe.

Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Cream Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Festive Cheese Ball

8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 c Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz Sharp cold pack cheese food, plain or with wine
1 tb Grated onion
1 c Toasted sliced almonds
2 tb Chopped parsley

Directions to make Festive Cheese Ball

Step 1:Beat cheese, milk, onion and 3/4 cup almonds until well blended. Chill at least one hour. Shape into a ball; wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.
Step 2:Chop remaining almonds; add parsley. Roll ball in almond parsley mixture. Rewrap cheese ball until ready for use. Remove from fridge about one hour before needed, unwrap and let come to room temperature.

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