Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Chedz Topping – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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Make this slow cooker chicken carnitas and add Chedz crumbs toppings to kick it up a cheesy notch for a Cinco de Mayo party or quiet family dinner.

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  1. Add the first 9 ingredients in a slow cooker: chicken, broth, onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Add lime juice if preferred. Gently toss to combine.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork. If you prefer that the chicken be more crispy, you can transfer the meat into a baking pan, pour the juice on top and broil for 5-10 minutes. We skip this step.
  3. Serve on tacos, burritos, salads, rice, etc.
  4. Crush the Chedz sticks into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, Magic Bullet or food processor. Sprinkle to taste for an extra cheesy crunch.
  5. Garnish with cilantro if preferred.
Recipe Notes

The chicken can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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Chedz Deviled Eggs – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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  1. Crush Chedz finely to get about 2 teaspons of Chedz crumbs (more or less on preference) using a rolling pin, food processor or Magic Bullet.
  2. Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 20 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
  3. Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  4. Fill the empty egg white shells with the yoke mixture and sprinkle each shell with Chedz crumbs (if serving immediately).
  5. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. If not serving right away, do not sprinkle Chedz crumbs on top as it gets soft in the refrigerator (which is ok if you do not prefer the crunchiness). Sprinkle Chedz right before serving.
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Chedz Mushrooms with Garlic & Oregano

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Love mushrooms?  Spruce them up with Chedz!  This recipe can be fried or roasted in the oven.

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  1. If baking, preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Crush Chedz finely into crumbs using a food processor, rolling pin or Magic Bullet.
  3. Clean mushroom caps with a wet paper towel. You should have about 16-18 pieces.
  4. Chopped garlic cloves finely.
  5. If frying, add 3-4 TBS of olive oil in a pan on medium low heat.
  6. Add chopped garlic cloves to oil and fry until fragrant; be careful not to burn.
  7. Add mushrooms and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add butter and toss mushrooms.
  9. Add fresh lemon juice, toss thoroughly.
  10. Add spices: Oregano, Dried Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to taste. Toss thoroughly.
  11. Add Chedz crumbs and mix. Serve and enjoy.
  12. If baking, arrange the mushrooms in a a 9x13 cooking dish
  13. Melt the butter in microwave or stove top.
  14. Add garlic, dried garlic, Oregano, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Add Chedz crumbs and mix thoroughly.
  15. Pour evenly over mushrooms.
  16. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or golden around the mushroom caps.
Recipe Notes

This recipe was inspired by: http://cakescottage.com/2014/05/24/roasted-mushrooms-garlic-thyme/

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Chedz Cheese Football – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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We discovered how easy it is to make a cheese football decorated with Chedz sticks.  This recipe uses the similar base recipe as the Mini Chedz Cheese Ball recipe on this sight.  Any cheese ball recipe will work.  Follow the instructions to decorate the football.  Putting the Chedz sticks on the cheese football was almost like completing a puzzle.  It was fun to find the right size sticks (Chedz sticks vary in sizes) to decorate the cheese ball.  Try it yourself!

 

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  1. Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl with an electric mixer until completely blended.
  2. Place the cheese mixture in the refrigerator to harden to make it easier to roll up into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Take the cheese mixture out of the refrigerator and place the cheese mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper and form it into the shape of a football.
  4. Decorate the cheese football with the Chedz sticks (this is the fun part!) until cheese is fully covered.
  5. To add "laces", take a slice of mozzarella cheese or any preferred white cheese (even a stick of string cheese will work) and cut it into thin slices. Cut one long slice for the center of the football and smaller slices for the laces. Place the long slice horizontally along the center of the football, then arrange the small slices horizontally on top.
  6. Add the remaining Chedz around the football on the serving platter so guests can use those for dipping.
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Chedz Mini Cheese Balls – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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Wouldn’t it be fun for your guests to have their own mini cheese balls with Chedz to dip them in?  If so, be sure to try out this recipe.  Similar to our other recipes, you can adapt this to your own taste (roll the cheese balls in whatever ingredient you LOVE) and make your own beautiful presentation for any season.

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  1. Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl with an electric mixer until completely blended.
  2. Place the cheese mixture in the refrigerator to harden to make it easier to roll up into balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Take the cheese mixture out of the refrigerator and using a tablespoon, scoop out portion of cheese and roll into a ball. Put on parchment paper or serving platter. Roll until complete. You will get approximately 12-13 tablespoon size cheese balls.
  4. Put out the assorted rolling ingredients in separate bowls: bacon bits, chopped fresh parsley, chopped nuts, Chedz crumbs. Roll each cheese ball in the desired ingredients.
  5. When completed with rolling, place a Chedz stick in the middle tops of each ball. You will need to re-shape the ball once you insert the Chedz stick. Serve with additional Chedz for dipping!
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Chedz Smokies – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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Serve these easy to make Chedz Smokies at a party, Super Bowl or game day and they will surely go fast!  Guests will love the surprise Chedz crunch in the middle!  It just takes a few ingredients to whip these up just in time for your event.  The recipe is easy to double or triple!

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 puff pastry dough sheet (has 3 panels) flat.
  4. Cut the 3 panels down each seam so that you will have 3 separate sheets.
  5. Cut each panel into 4 pieces (about 2 x 3). In total, you will have 12 pieces of dough after cutting the 3 panels into four pieces.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and salt for egg wash.
  7. Take each Lit’l Smokies® and slit it down the middle lengthwise (far enough to insert a stick of Chedz in the middle). Insert 1 stick of Chedz in the middle of the Lit’l Smokies®. See pic.
  8. Roll each Chedz Lit’l Smokies® in 1 puff pastry piece. Add shredded cheddar cheese on top of Smokies if preferred or omit. Seal with some egg wash. Repeat until finished.
  9. Place pastry-wrapped Chedz Smokies on parchment-lined baking sheets (seems down) and lightly brush with remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with poppy seeds (optional). Please note: Ensure that seems are secure with egg wash as it will puff up and tear during baking if not secure.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of Chedz Smokies (about 1/4 cup).
  11. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10-12 minutes. Watch carefully after 10 minutes to ensure tops do not burn.
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CHEDZburgers & Onion Rings – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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Here is a recipe that you can double as an appetizer or as a meal.  Make the Chedzburger onion rings appetizer and pop it in two buns and walla — you have a CHEDZburger!  The amazing crunch from the Chedz crumbs will make this recipe a repeat for those fun parties, Super Bowl or game days.  Try it to believe it!

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  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat approximately to 350℉.
  2. Mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  3. Peel and slice the onion into 1-centimeter rings, and detach the rings from each other. Be gentle as the rings can tear. If you cut them too thinly, they may tear. If opting to make just Chedzburger patties, skip this step.
  4. Take a spoonful of the beef mixture and press it into the bottom of a ring.
  5. Press a cheddar square into the center of the beef. Seal the top with another spoonful of the beef, pressing it flat. Repeat with the rest of the rings.
  6. Crush the Chedz into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, food processor or Magic Bullet. A food processor is recommended for this amount of Chedz.
  7. Put the flour, eggs, and Chedz crumbs into three separate bowls for dipping.
  8. Dip a ring into the flour, shake off excess, then into the egg, the Chedz crumbs, then back to the eggs, and one last time into the Chedz crumbs. Repeat with the remaining rings.
  9. Fry the rings for 5-6 minutes, until deep golden-brown.
  10. Serve the rings with ketchup. If making Chedzburgers, put in a double bun and add favorite garnishments.
Recipe Notes

This recipe was inspired by: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/cheeseburger-onion-rings-exist-and-they-are-almost-too-glori?utm_term=.fw0B1pbd5#.xx4Zq18ng

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Turkey Chili Recipe with Chedz – Courtesy of Natalie Craig

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This divine turkey chili recipe with Chedz is great after Thanksgiving leftovers, cold days and on game days.  You can also substitute chicken.  Chedz goes well crumbled on top of chilis and soups or add the sticks directly on top!  In either form, it makes chilis and soups more exciting to the palette!

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  1. Cook onion and peppers in oil until soft, 5-10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, coriander and oregano. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. If making with cooked turkey, go to the next step. If using uncooked chicken, add broth, chicken and beans to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (15-20 mins). Remove chicken to cool, then shred using 2 forks.
  3. Add turkey (or chicken) to heated broth and stir in salsa verde, lime juice and cilantro. Heat through.
  4. Right before serving, add Chedz crumbs or sticks on top and enjoy!
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Chedz Potato Cheese & Bacon Rounds – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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There are lots of potato rounds recipe out there but this one is unique because it has crushed Chedz crumbs and optional bacon.  Be sure to try this easy recipe for a party, event or any game day celebrations such as the Super Bowl!

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line two 9x13 casserole dishes with foil.
  3. Crush Chedz sticks into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, food processor or Magic Bullet.
  4. Clean and peel potatoes and cut into thin slices.
  5. Lay potato slices on dish without overlapping. Brush each one with olive oil.
  6. Top with Chedz crumbs.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Optional: top with bacon bits to taste if desired.
  9. Bake covered in oven for 10 minutes and uncovered for another 5-10 minutes. Watch it when it is uncovered so that it does not burn.
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Chedz Croutons – Courtesy of Susan Hall

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Do you want to liven your favorite croutons up?  Add Chedz to them for a cheesier crunch and added flavor.  Add these yummy croutons to your Super Bowl or any game night.  Throw them on salads or crumble them on pastas.

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Crush Chedz into fine crumbs by using a rolling pin, food processor or Magic Bullet.
  3. Add croutons to a mixing bowl
  4. Add olive oil to croutons and mix well
  5. Add crushed Chedz crumbs and mix well. If you prefer more Chedz (our preference), then add more to croutons.
  6. Pour Chedz crouton mix on baking sheet and spread. Add more Chedz if preferred. If you would like a solid coating of Chedz on the croutons, dip each crouton in Chedz crumbs (dip in olive oil first, then Chedz crumbs to ensure that it sticks).
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes. Take out of oven and let cool.
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