Chile N Cheese Spirals Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, mustard and cayenne and stir with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk in both milks and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened and creamy, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the cheddar and jack cheeses and all but 2 tablespoons of the parmesan and whisk until melted; keep warm. Combine the panko, herbs and/or scallions, 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining parmesan in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter melts, about 1 minute; toss. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup cooking water, and return to the pot. Toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the cheese sauce, adding the reserved cooking water if needed. Season with salt and top with the breadcrumb mixture.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Beat egg and water until blended. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14x10-inch rectangle; cut lengthwise in half. Brush both pastry halves lightly with egg. Sprinkle 1 pastry piece with 3 Tbsp. cheese and pepper; cover with ham and remaining pastry piece, egg side down. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal. Brush lightly with some of the remaining egg.
• Roll up tightly into 14-inch log, starting at 1 long side; cut crosswise into 24 slices. Place, cut sides down, on parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up.
• Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4 inch pieces.
• Serve with salsa for dipping.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chilies, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, red pepper, and olives in a medium-size bowl. Spread 1/2 cup mixture over each tortilla, then roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove plastic wrap and slice each roll into six 3/4 inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.Spiced with More Tall Tales - Appetizers

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the egg, sour cream and cottage cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; add American and cheddar cheeses. Drain pasta; stir into cheese mixture until evenly coated. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and edges begin to brown.

Steps:

• COMBINE cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• SPREAD 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• REMOVE plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.