Cheddar mashed potatoes give this ground beef and vegetable casserole cheeseburger-like flavor. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed. Gradually add sour cream, milk and salt, mashing or beating to make potato mixture light and fluffy. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Drain off any fat. Stir in tomato paste, water, corn, pickles, mustard, and oregano. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to blend flavors....

If desired, reserve 1/4 cup for topping. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. If desired, top with reserved crumbs. Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Place on a shallow baking pan. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cheesecake completely. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. Makes 12 to 16 servings. Tips Up to 1 day ahead, prepare and bake cheesecake....

Coax your family into eating (and enjoying!) kale by baking it in a cheesy casserole with gnocchi and Parmesan. Ingredients 2(16-oz. Credit: Andy Lyons baking dish; set aside. pot cook gnocchi according to package directions, adding kale for last minute. Drain; return pasta and kale to pot. Meanwhile, in a saucepan cook garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour to combine. Whisk in milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly....

)cansreduced-sodium chicken broth 2cupsfrozen diced hash brown potatoes 1(12-oz. )bottlebeer (not dark) 1cupheavy cream 112cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese(6oz. ), at room temperature 114cupsshredded white cheddar cheese(5oz. Credit: Andy Lyons Dutch oven cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 Tbsp. Add onion to reserved drippings; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, mustard, and thyme (mixture will be thick). Add broth all at once....

With this large Mexican-inspired sheet pan frittata, you’ll easily feed a crowd. Enter this oversized frittata. Tips for Cooking with Chile Peppers Chile pepperscontain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Credit: Blaine Moats Wear disposable food-grade gloves (latex or nitrile) while handling them. Don’t touch your face, eyes, mouth, or nose to prevent burns. Remove those in addition to the seeds if you want the dish to be less spicy....

Ingredients 16oz.dried zitiorpenne pasta 1(26-oz. )jartomato pasta sauce 1(16-oz. )pkg.Italian-style frozen cooked meatballs(32), thawed 1(15-oz. Credit: Jason Donnelly )canItalian-style tomato sauce 1(15-oz. )containerricotta cheese 12cupgrated Parmesan cheese 2cupshredded mozzarella cheese(8oz.) Directions Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, meatballs, and tomato sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese....

For instance,Mexican chorizocommonly includes chilis for added heat. If you like spicy food and big flavors, choose chorizo for this Mexican skillet dinner. Ingredients 12oz.chorizo or pork sausage 2cupsfrozen whole kernel corn 1(14.5-oz. Credit: Jason Donnelly )candiced tomatoes, undrained 1cupuncooked instant rice 12cupwater 2tsp.chili powder 12tsp.ground cumin 1(15-oz. In a large skillet, cook the pork over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown. Drain in a colander and set aside....

Watch out cheddar jack, you’ve got some competition. If you thought the current lineup of Cheez-It options was enough, youre about to be proven wrong. Many have been topping the original cracker with spices and other flavors to give them an extra kick. Credit:Bloomberg / Getty Images Cheez-It fans even started throwing sauce-soaked Cheez-Its into a smoker. “I have never been so excited,” said one user. As for smoked cheddar, opt to add some pickles, fruits, or yourfavorite olivesto your snacking plate....

Even better served warm with homemade vanilla ice cream! Since thesecherry piebars are made with frozen cherries, you might make them year-round! How to Make Almond Cherry Pie Bars Try adding a bit of almond flavor to thischerry dessert. To add an almond layer, thinly slice two 7-oz. Continue with the rest of the recipe as directed. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs....

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you might with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough. Spread remaining dough in the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan....

Maraschino cherries add a sweet blush to these white chocolate chip cookies. Dip cookies in melted white chocolate for an extra pretty presentation. In a large bowl beat shortening and butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Credit: Carson Downing Add sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat on medium 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in eggs, cherry juice, and food coloring (if using) until combined. Stir in 4 oz....

Sliced almonds, cherry preserves, and rolled oats gives these bars a chewy, crunchy texture. Thisbig-batch dessert recipemakes 36 bars, and can be prepped in just 20 minutes. We’re also sharing how to make the bars up to one month before you plan to serve them. Credit: Blaine Moats Grease foil; set pan aside. Add brown sugar and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and almond extract until combined....

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