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Cheesy Chili Dip »

1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 can (15 oz.) chili 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro Spread cream cheese onto bottom of a microwaveable pie plate.  Top with chili and Cheddar cheese.  Microwave on high 45 seconds to 1 minute or until Cheddar cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with cilantro and [...]

Cheesemaker Profile: Widmer’s Cheese Cellars »

Made in Theresa, Wisconsin, Widmer Cheese Cellars has been making cheese for over 80 years. Taking manufacturing techniques passed down through generations, Widnmer’s Cheese Cellars produces some of the finest cheeses in the world. Best known for producing Brick Cheese, Widmer still uses the the same open vats bought in 1922, Widmer produces nearly 360,000 pounds [...]

Cheddar Cheese Scones »

I love scones (thanks to my wife) so this cheddar cheese scone recipe really stood out to me. Served warm with a little butter, this scone can be served for any occasion.    4 cups (1 pound) self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick salted butter, chilled 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2 large [...]

Missouri Cheese Production Stopped »

From The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—State health and agriculture officials have halted production and distribution of a Missouri-made cheese after traces of bacteria were found in cheese sold in California. The Missouri Department of Agriculture says it learned Thursday of the results of tests done in California on cheese made by Morningland Dairy, in [...]

Using Cottage Cheese in Cooking »

Most people think of cottage cheese as a diet food but it is an excellent, low-calorie source of protein!  A half-cup of 1 percent low-fat cottage cheese has about 14 grams of protein and 82 calories.  Cottage cheese is a cheese curd product.  The curds are drained and not pressed, so the individual curds remain [...]