Vermontcheddarbisque Recipes

GARLICKY CHEDDAR CHEESE BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, salt and pepper; cook and stir 7-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth., Process soup in batches in a food processor until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in evaporated milk and cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is blended. Top servings with crushed pita chips and parsley.

VERMONT CHEDDAR PIE

Steps:

• Grease a glass pie plate.
• Combine potatoes and ¼ cup onions, press into pie plate as crust.
• Sprinkle with lemon/herb seasoning and garlic powder.
• Carefully put a layer of spinach and crumbled feta cheese into the crust, and then top with Parmesan then cheddar cheese.
• Combine eggs, milk, and pour carefully over cheeses.
• Garnish pie: make a small circle of ¼ cup onions in center of pie; sprinkle parsley flakes in a larger circle around the onions; sprinkle paprika in a larger circle around parsley flake circle.
• Bake at 350F for 1 hour.

VERMONT CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, carrot and celery and sauté until tender or about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 3 minutes, making sure to cook the flour evenly.
• Add the chicken stock slowly, whisking to evenly combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Puree the soup in a blender, food processor or with a handheld mixer. Strain into a clean saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the half-and-half, cheese, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Keep warm.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet. Saute the apple pieces until they start to turn golden brown and soft, about 3 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a large tablespoon of the sauteed apple mixture.