Pear And Cheddar Topped Crackers With Cracked Pepper Recipes

CHEDDAR PEAR PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, cornstarch and salt; toss gently to coat. Pour into pie shell. , For topping, combine the cheese, flour, sugar and salt; stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 425° for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cool on a wire rack for 15-20. Serve warm. Store in the refrigerator.

CHEDDAR & CRACKED PEPPER BREAD

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup flour, the yeast (dry) and salt.
• Heat margarine, water and milk until very warm (125 to 130ºF).
• Add to flour mixture; beat on low speed until moistened, scraping bowl constantly.
• Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour.
• Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Stir in cheese, pepper and remaining flour until smooth.
• Scrape batter from side of bowl.
• Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Generously grease 2-quart casserole or loaf pan, 9 × 5 × 3 inches.
• Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes.
• Spread evenly in casserole.
• Cover; let rise 30 to 45 minutes or until double.
• Heat oven to 375º.
• Place loaf on low rack so that top of casserole is in center of oven.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until loaf is brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
• Immediately remove from casserole to wire rack.
• Brush top of loaf with margarine.
• Serve warm or cool; cut into wedges with serrated knife.
• Variations.
• Garlic Casserole Bread: Omit Cheddar cheese and pepper.
• Stir in 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped, with final addition of flour.
• Sprinkle top of loaf with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese before baking.
• Herbed Casserole Bread: Omit Cheddar cheese and pepper.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil with final addition of flour.
• Taco Casserole Bread: Omit Cheddar cheese and pepper.
• Substitute 1/2 cup cornmeal for 1/2 cup of final addition of flour.
• Stir in 1 cup shredded hot pepper cheese (4 ounces) and 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped green chilies, very well drained, with final addition of flour.
• Sprinkle top of loaf with cornmeal before baking.

PEAR PASTE AND CHEDDAR CRACKERS

Steps:

• Core and chop pears, put into a saucepan with the lemon juice and half of the cores (make sure you dont have any seeds).
• Barely cover the pears with water; simmer until pears are soft.
• Puree the pears in a food processor, and return pears to a clean saucepan. Add the sugar and cook until very thick, make sure you are stirring regularly.
• Pour the mixture into a lined deep baking tray and leave to firm at room temperature. Cut into pieces and serve with cheddar cheese and water crackers.

PEAR AND CHEDDAR TOPPED CRACKERS WITH CRACKED PEPPER

Steps:

• Horizontally halve pear slices. On baking sheet arrange crackers. Top crackers with pear pieces and cheese. Broil 4- to 5-inches from heat about 45 seconds or until cheese just begins to melt.

TASTY PECAN PEPPER APPETIZER

Steps:

• Pulse pecans in a food processor until very finely ground.
• Stir pecans, Cheddar cheese, green onion, and mayonnaise together in a large bowl until mixture holds together. Transfer to a serving platter and top with jelly.

CHEDDAR PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in flour and paprika until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth. Add chopped pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cheese and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, top with pear slices.