Entries by Susan Truong

Chedz Turkey Cheese Ball

November 23, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , , , , /by

Want to add a festive appetizer for Thanksgiving?  Try our simple Chedz Turkey Cheese Ball recipe.  Kids can have fun decorating the cheese ball.  This cheese ball was inspired by the following recipe on All Recipe Cheese Ball 1. Print Recipe Chedz Turkey Cheese Ball Servings Ingredients 2 8 Ounces Packages cream cheese, softened2-2.5 Cups […]


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  1. Chop pecans (you can also put in food processor). Toast chopped pecans in oven at 275 degrees for about 10 minutes watching it closely so it doesn't burn. Set aside for later.

  2. Crush Chedz into crumbs (you can also put in food processor). Set aside for later.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. You can also mix in a food processor.

  4. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  6. Take the cheese ball out of refrigerator and shape. Roll in the chopped pecans. Then roll in the Chedz crumbs.

  7. Decorate the cheese ball.
    -Put the pretzel twist in the ball as the neck
    -Using spare cream cheese, dip chocolate chip pieces to make the eyes
    -Using spare cream cheese, dip candy corn to make the beak
    -Using the Chedz sticks, make the feathers
    -Using the thin pretzel sticks, add the additional feathers

    ENJOY!


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Chocolate Chedz

November 18, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Who would have thought that chocolate and Chedz together is a great combination?  We have discovered that it is delicious together; the crunchy Chedz makes a great chocolate wafer with added protein!  There are many different variations that can be done with chocolate Chedz but here is a very simple, classic recipe.  If you are […]


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  1. Add 1/4 tsp coconut oil to the chocolate chips

  2. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir until chocolate and oil are combined.

  3. Dip a Chedz stick in the chocolate. If you choose to fully dip the entire stick, use a chocolate dipper or fork to drain excess chocolate. If you only partially dip the stick, drain the excess chocolate portion. Place chocolate Chedz on parchment paper. Repeat until all sticks have been dipped.

  4. Sprinkle sea salt on chocolate Chedz. Put in the refrigerator to set. It is recommended that the chocolate Chedz is stored in the refrigerator if not fully consumed.


Recipe Notes

Variations can include:

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chedz
    • 1. Add peanut butter to the tops of each Chedz sticks
    • 2. Refrigerate the Chedz sticks and peanut butter to harden (about 10-15 minutes)
    • 3. Take the cold Chedz covered peanut butter sticks and follow the above recipe
  • Chocolate Chedz with Nuts
    • 1. Follow the above recipe and in place or in addition to sea salt, add favorite nuts of choice such as crushed pecans, almonds, etc.
  • Chocolate Chedz and Sprinkles
    • Having a kids birthday party?  Make festive Chedz by adding colorful sprinkles instead of the sea salt
  • Chocolate Chedz with Shredded Coconut
    • Add shredded coconut on top of the chocolate Chedz with or in place of sea salt
  • There are so many different options!  We would love to hear more ideas from our fans!


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Comcast I4E Philadelphia Trip: August 16 – 20, 2016

September 4, 2016 /0 Comments/in /by

Hall Brands LLC is a 2016 grand prize winner for Comcast Innovations for Entrepreneurs (I4E) national contest.  I have been requested by Comcast Business Oregon to write a blog about my trip to Philadelphia to receive the prestigious award.  It is challenging to express in words the incredible experience we had and the emotions I […]

Chedz Meatloaf

July 28, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , , , , , /by

If you LOVE meatloaf and want to add a twist to it to make it incredibly mouth-watering, replace Chedz crumbs with traditional breadcrumbs.  To make the entree entirely gluten-free, use Gluten Free Chedz crumbs and you won’t believe how scrumptious it will be until you try it! Print Recipe Chedz Meatloaf Servings Ingredients 2 Eggs2/3 […]


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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Crumble Chedz into crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add Chedz crumbs and stir until combined.

  4. Mix ground beef and chopped onions in the Chedz mixture and transfer mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, mini bread loaf pan or slow cooker.

  5. To make the sauce (optional): Combine brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.

  6. Cooking instructions:
    -For 9x5-inch loaf pan: Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

    -For mini bread loaf pan or regular sized cupcake pan: Bake for ~35 minutes.

    -For slow cooker, cook on low for ~5-6 hours.


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Chedz Meatballz – Courtesy of Carey Angerer (San Francisco, CA)

May 27, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , , , /by

Print Recipe Chedz Meatballz – Courtesy of Carey Angerer (San Francisco, CA) Servings Ingredients 1 LBS Ground Beef or Ground Turkey1 Cup Chedz Crumbs (any flavor) Use Gluten Free Chedz for Gluten Free Option1 EggTo Taste SaltTo Taste Black Pepper1 TBS Granulated Garlic1 TBS Dried Parsley1 Cup Shredded Cheddar or Jack Cheese1/2 Cup Warm Water […]


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Chedz Meatballz - Courtesy of Carey Angerer (San Francisco, CA)

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  1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients with your hands until well combined. It may seem a little loose at first but the Chedz will absorb some of the liquid quickly.

  2. Form into 1 inch balls. In a large pan heat 2-3 tablespoons oil and arrange meatballs. Make sure they do not touch. Cook over medium low heat until firm turning once. You may have to do them in batches.

  3. Top with your favorite marinara sauce and serve with mixed greens. You can also add them to your favorite spaghetti for yummy spaghetti and Chedz meatballz. Also great over rice or quinoa!!!


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Chedz Totz Bake – Courtesy of Ellen Tadros

May 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , /by

Print Recipe Chedz Totz Bake – Courtesy of Ellen Tadros Servings Ingredients 20-24 Tater Tots1/2 Onion (Chopped)1 LBS Ground Beef or Turkey1/4 Cup Taco Seasoning2 Cups Shredded cheddar cheese2-4 Ounce Chedz (Any flavor) Crumbs Servings Ingredients 20-24 Tater Tots1/2 Onion (Chopped)1 LBS Ground Beef or Turkey1/4 Cup Taco Seasoning2 Cups Shredded cheddar cheese2-4 Ounce Chedz […]


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Chedz Totz Bake - Courtesy of Ellen Tadros

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  1. Bake 20-24 tater tots in the oven at 400 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.

  2. Sautee onion in a skillet until cooked. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until done.

  3. Add 1/2 cup taco seasoning and 1 cup of cheese to meat mixture and mix.

  4. Crush Chedz into crumbs consistency with a rolling pin or food processor.

  5. Add tater tots on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle with Chedz crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven until cheese is fully melted. ENJOY!


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Chedz Baked Friez

May 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , /by

Print Recipe Chedz Baked Friez Servings Ingredients 2 Potatoes (Cut into 1/4 inch fries shape)2 TBS olive oil2 TSP Salt Or to taste2 TSP Garlic Powder Or to taste4 Ounce Chedz (Any Flavor) Servings Ingredients 2 Potatoes (Cut into 1/4 inch fries shape)2 TBS olive oil2 TSP Salt Or to taste2 TSP Garlic Powder Or […]


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  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with foil and spray cooking oil. Peel potato skins off and cut into fries shape.

  2. Put fries in a bowl and add olive oil and mix.

  3. Add salt and garlic powder to the fries and mix.

  4. Crush Chedz to crumbs consistency with rolling pin or food processor.

  5. Add Chedz crumbs to the fries and toss. Use hands or spoon to rub loose Chedz crumbs onto fries.

  6. Pour fries on baking sheet; separate them out so they don't stick together during baking. For softer fries, bake for 35 minutes. For crunchier fries, bake for 45 minutes. ENJOY with ketchup or barbecue sauce.


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Chedz Baked Onion Ringz

May 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , /by

Print Recipe Chedz Onion Ringz Servings Ingredients 1 Onion (Cut into rings)1 Cup All Purpose Flour2 TSP Salt Or to taste1 Egg1/2 Cup Buttermilk4 Ounce Chedz (Any flavor) Crumbs1 TBS olive oil Servings Ingredients 1 Onion (Cut into rings)1 Cup All Purpose Flour2 TSP Salt Or to taste1 Egg1/2 Cup Buttermilk4 Ounce Chedz (Any flavor) […]


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  1. This recipe will make a crunchy batter. This crunch batter recipe was adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/oven-fried-onion-rings-recipe.html

    For a softer batter and lower carbs, see below adapted by Hall Brands.
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on one baking sheet and set aside.

  2. Combine the flour and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together. Add half of the flour mixture into the buttermilk and mix until smooth and thickened.

  3. Crush the Chedz into crumbs consistency using a rolling pin or food processor.

  4. In a separate bowl, combine the Chedz, olive oil and remaining salt.

  5. Lightly and carefully dredge the onion rings in the flour, then buttermilk batter, and finally the Chedz mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, watching carefully to ensure that Chedz crust does not burn; about 10-15 minutes.

  6. For a lower carb option that yields soft but tasteful onion rings:
    INGREDIENTS:
    -1 onion
    -1 TBS olive oil
    -1 TSP salt or to taste
    -4 OUNCE Chedz Crumbs (Any Flavor)

  7. INSTRUCTIONS:
    1. Crush the Chedz into crumbs consistency using a rolling pin or food processor and put in a bowl.
    2. Add salt to Chedz crumbs.
    3. Place cut rings in a bowl and add 1 TBS and mix.
    3. Put oiled onion rings in the Chedz crumbs mix and carefully stir. Pat loose Chedz crumbs onto rings.
    4. Place each ring on the baking sheet.
    5. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes; ensuring that Chedz crumbs do not burn.

    ENJOY!


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Chedz Baked Au Gratin

May 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , , /by

  Print Recipe Chedz Baked Au Gratin Servings Ingredients 4 Russet Potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices1 Onion, Sliced into Half MoonsSalt and Pepper to taste3 TBS Butter3 TBS All Purpose Flour1/2 TSP Teaspoon salt2 Cups Milk Servings Ingredients 4 Russet Potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices1 Onion, Sliced into Half MoonsSalt and Pepper to […]


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  1. Recipe adapted from All Recipes

  2. Follow the recipe instructions: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15925/creamy-au-gratin-potatoes/?internalSource=search%20result&referringContentType=search%20results

  3. Crush Chedz into crumbs consistency with a rolling pin or food processor.

  4. Sprinkle Chedz crumbs on top of au gratin.

  5. Bake according to directions. Enjoy!


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Chedz Baked Tofuz

May 19, 2016 /0 Comments/in , , , , , /by

Print Recipe Chedz Baked Tofuz Servings Ingredients 14 Ounce Firm Tofu1/4 TSP Salt Or to taste1/8 TSP Black Pepper Or to taste1/8 TSP Italian Seasoning Or to taste4 Ounce Chedz (Any Flavor) Use Gluten Free Chedz for Gluten Free Option1/2 TSP olive oil Servings Ingredients 14 Ounce Firm Tofu1/4 TSP Salt Or to taste1/8 TSP […]


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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Drain tofu and lightly blot with paper towel.

  3. Cut tofu in squares and put in 8X8 greased baking dish.

  4. Crush Chedz to crumbs consistency with a rolling pin or food processor.

  5. Put Chedz crumbs in a bowl.

  6. Add: Salt, Black Pepper and Italian Seasoning and mix.

  7. Rub Chedz crumbs over tofu and on the sides. Use your fingers or utensil such as spoon.

  8. Drizzle olive oil on top of Chedz tofu.

  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Enjoy!


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