Tag: Cheese

Kicked Up Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese – block
  • 8 Oz Monterey Jack Cheese – block
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 4 Oz Jar Pimentos
  • 2 Tbs Pickled Jalapenos – diced
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika

Directions

  1. Shred the cheese blocks and set aside.
  2. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Add the cheese to the bowl and fold everything together to combine.
  4. Place in a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or vegetables. Enjoy!

NOTE: You can also use this in a grilled or on top of a burger.

Alice Springs Chicken and Fries, Copycat and Delicious

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 Pieces of Cooked Bacon
  • 2 Cups Button Mushrooms – Sliced
  • 3 Cups Cheddar Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 1 Bottle Honey Mustard (Your Favorite Brand)
  • 1 Bag Frozen French Fries
  • Salt and Pepper

Directions

Alice Springs Chicken

  1. Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and add 1 Cup of honey mustard. Toss to coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbs of butter and add the sliced mushrooms.
  4. Sauté the mushrooms for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  5. Cook the chicken either on a 400 degree F grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, longer if the chicken breasts are large; or in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side, longer if the chicken breasts are large.
  6. Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or in a casserole dish.
  7. Brush the top of the chicken with more honey mustard and spoon mushrooms on top of the chicken breasts.
  8. Cover the mushrooms with two strips of bacon per chicken breast and spread the cheddar jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
  9. Bake the chicken in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, longer if the chicken breasts are large, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F and the cheese has melted.
  10. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste
  11. Serve with a side of honey mustard and the accompaniment of your choice, for Alice Springs French Fries see below!

Directions

Alice Springs French Fries

  1. Cook the bag of french fries according to your preferred method and instructions on the bag. Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Place the cooked fries on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  4. Drizzle the honey mustard over the fries and spoon the remaining mushrooms on top of the fries.
  5. Cover the fries with the remaining cheddar jack cheese.
  6. Place the fries in the oven and bake to melt the cheese.
  7. Serve with a side of honey mustard, your Alice Springs Chicken, and enjoy!