642 old recipes

Brandied cheddar spread blends sharp aged cheddar with brandy, butter, and cream for a smooth, boozy cocktail spread. Hints of nutmeg and cayenne add warmth. Makes about two cups for crackers.

Mexicali casserole layers canned tamales, yellow hominy, Vienna sausages, and cream of chicken soup under melted sharp cheddar. A quick Tex-Mex comfort bake.

A pureed onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, beef stock, fresh nutmeg, and a beer-and-aged-cheddar finish stirred in for tang and richness. A rustic French-Canadian twist on the classic.

Sausage apple omelet roll baked in a jelly roll pan, filled with cheddar cheese, bulk sausage, and chopped apple, then rolled up for an impressive brunch dish.

Savory peanut butter and sharp cheddar cookies with a buttery crumble. No sugar needed. These crispy, golden bites are the snack you didn't know you were craving.

Savory cheddar bread with onion soup mix for intense flavor and sharp cheese throughout every slice from your bread machine

Crushed rice krispies and cheddar cheese adorn this healthy and easy main dish.

A chile relleno in casserole form: layers of green chiles, two cheeses blended with tofu, and an egg-milk custard baked until set. Topped with salsa and feeds 8.

One of Mrs. Carter's favorite recipes was for a simple cheddar cheese mold. Served in a ring to be spread on crackers, the cheese appetizer was prepared for many of the Carter's family dinners and some of their official functions. One unusual ingredient was the strawberry preserves served in the centre of the ring.

Beer and cheddar onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, dark beer reduced to concentrate its flavor, and sharp cheddar blended into a velvety smooth base.

New Jersey clam chowder: a Jersey shore split between cream and tomato, with bacon, chowder clams, Old Bay, and an unusual cream of asparagus base. Garnished with asparagus spears.

Maple glazed pork chops grilled with a crosshatch sear, finished in the oven, and served over sharp cheddar whipped potatoes with whiskey buttered applesauce and tarragon-tossed carrots.

Pork and macaroni bake layered with ground pork, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and sharp cheddar. A hearty layered casserole with a bubbly cheese top.

Pressure cooker Hoppin' John with brown basmati rice, wild rice, black-eyed peas, collard and mustard greens, and stewed tomatoes. A hearty Southern one-pot classic.

This set-it-and-forget-it bread machine cheddar loaf uses cottage cheese for tenderness and sharp cheddar for bold flavor. Just dump ingredients in the machine and walk away for hands-free crusty bread.

Easy crustless tomato cheese quiche with bacon, sharp cheddar, and basil. Bisquick forms its own crust as it bakes, so no pastry rolling required.