Savory Cheese Spread Recipe

Savory Cheese Spread Recipe

Ahhh, cheese.  Who doesn't love cheese?  This cheese spread is a delightful combination of savory and sweet.

For a different twist, heat the cheese spread into a hot dip. Serve with crackers.  A perfect quick appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp...more to taste)  Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 green olives (non-stuffed and pitted), finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained
• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) chopped dill pickle
• 3-4 Tablespoons (Tbsp) mayonnaise

Preparation
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to to allow flavors to intensify.  Serve with crackers.

This is also great heated in the microwave and served as a hot cheesy dip.

Parmesan Pepper Knots Recipe

Parmesan Pepper Knots Recipe

Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Difficulty:  Easy

These savory lemon pepper bread knots are a fabulous easy cooking addition to any meal.  Add butter (or not) and you have a flavor party in your mouth!  These are "knot" your typical rolls. 

Ingredients
1 package (11 oz.) refrigerated bread dough
2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) milk
3 Tablespoon (Tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning (Or substitute our Garlic Seasoning or our Basil Pizzazz)

Preparation
Cut dough into individual pieces, about 1-inch segments.  On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 12-inch long rope (the middle picture didn't look happy).

Tie each rope in a loose knot.  Tuck one end under the knot and the other end through the center of the knot.

 Brush the knots with milk and roll in a mixture of Parmesan cheese and Lem 'n Pepper.  

Here you have it...bread dough with an attitude!  Our Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Seasoning Blend is truly amazing in this recipe.  You need to try it!  

Place the knots on a greased baking sheet two inches apart. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in a 350-degree oven.  Try with our Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning for a new "twist" on garlic bread.  Serve with one of our delicious soups and our Strawberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal.  Enjoy!

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

This is one of my favorite dip recipes!  It's light, it's refreshing, and our Cherchies® lemon dill spice makes this dip irresistibly good.  Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning is our original and still most popular seasoning (Did I mention it comes in two sizes?).  Obviously it is fabulous in a dip, but It's also great on chicken, fish, eggs, and vegetables. 

Combining equal parts of mayonnaise and sour cream enhances the flavors of the spices in this dip, and I would definitely NOT leave out the mayonnaise.  (Actually, you could substitute the sour cream with greek yogurt and use light mayo for a lighter version).  I would recommend making this dip a day ahead, as the flavors tend to intensify over time!  We also have a no-salt lemon dill seasoning!  Try our other seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill for an array of tasty dips.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream (you can substitute fat-free Greek yogurt

• 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning (Try our other spices and seasoning blends in lieu of the Lem 'n Dill)

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.  Chill dip for at least two hours (can be made a day ahead).  

For a fun twist on veggies and dip, try arranging the veggies in shot glasses with the dip at the bottom. Vloia...instant cute individual appetizers!  I made these cuties for my parent's recent surprise 50th Anniversary party. They were a huge hit! 

Maybe your kids would even eat their veggies presented this way;)  (Mine did!) 

For a Halloween flair, cut up orange peppers to look like Jack o Lanterns, cutting a wide mouth to allow the dip to ooze out.  Spooky!  Enjoy!

Lemon Dill Dip Recipe

Eggs 'N Chile Casserole Recipe

Eggs, cheese, and sausage...Hello beautiful!  This is a lovely dish that can be made ahead and paired with our Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe,  you will have a meal for brunch, lunch, or even dinner (Breakfast for dinner- I did that a lot when the kids were little and my dear hubby was out of town.  Yum!).  

Ingredients

• 4 English muffins, split
• 4 teaspoons (tsp.) butter, softened
• 1 lb.  bulk pork sausage
• 4 oz. can diced green chiles, drained
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons (tsp.) Cherchies® Lem'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups low fat sour cream
• 12 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Spread each side of an English muffin with 1 tsp. butter and place buttered side down in a lightly greased baking dish (13x9x2 inch baking dish).  

Cook sausage until browned.  Drain.  Layer half of the sausage, chilies, cheese, and Lem'n Pepper over English muffins.  

Combine sour cream and eggs; pour over casserole.  

Top with remaining sausage, chilies, cheese, and Lem 'n Pepper.   Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.  Bake for 35-40 minutes, uncovered at 350 degrees.  Ole!