Elevate Your Super Bowl Dishes

Elevate Your Super Bowl Dishes with These 3 Easy Recipes from the Cheese Maven

Anytime Cheesy Quiche

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup onion, diced and cooked
• 1 pkg frozen spinach, drained and thawed
• 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and diced
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup Bisquick mix (GF or regular)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red Chile flakes
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh or dried parsley, if desired

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray a 10-inch pie plate or 8×8 pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter and set aside.
2. Chop and cook onion (3-4 mins), add to pie plate or pan, along with spinach, artichokes, and Gruyere.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, and seasonings. Add Bisquick and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate. Sprinkle Parm on top, along with parsley, if desired.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. If the quiche top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
5. Let cool completely. Cut into squares or triangles. Can also easily be made in muffin pans, with same methodology. *GF Bisquick creates a slightly chewier texture.

White Cheddar Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons butter
• 1 onion (about 8 oz), peeled and diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper (8 oz), stemmed, seeded, and chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño chile
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
• 1 can (7 oz) diced mild green chiles
• 2 cups whole milk or half and half
• 1 can (15 oz) navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups shredded aged white cheddar cheese (Kerrygold, Prairie Breeze, Widmer’s, etc)

Instructions:

1. In a large pan, combine butter, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño chile. Stir often over high heat until onion is transparent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper, corn, green chiles, milk, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in chicken. Check for seasoning. (May need more salt and pepper) Stir in the cheddar cheese and serve immediately.

Green Chile Queso

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6 to 10

Ingredients:

• 2 large Poblano chiles
• 1/2 pound white American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, about 1 medium clove
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (veggie if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 ounces evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
• Kosher salt, to taste
• (*May add cooked, diced bacon, breakfast sausage, or Mexican chorizo)

Instructions:

1. Roast Poblanos over an open flame on a gas stove or grill until skins are completely charred. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cooled, 5-10 minutes. Peel off charred skins; remove stems and seeds. Dice roasted peppers and set aside.
2. Place cubed cheese in a medium bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
3. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Stir in garlic, cumin, chipotle chili powder, and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in evaporated milk and chopped poblano chilies and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in cilantro and scallions. Season with salt to taste. (If adding any cooked meat, add it here.) Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately- or pour into a crock pot, set to "keep warm". Serve with tortilla chips!

Conclusion:
These three recipes offer a delicious and easy way to elevate your Super Bowl dishes. Whether you’re looking for a cheesy quiche, a hearty chicken chili, or a creamy queso, these recipes are sure to please. With minimal prep time and cooking time, you can spend more time enjoying the game and less time in the kitchen.

FAQs:

• Can I make these recipes ahead of time?
  • Yes, all three recipes can be made ahead of time, except for the Green Chile Queso, which is best served immediately.
• Can I substitute ingredients?
  • Yes, feel free to substitute ingredients with similar alternatives, such as using different types of cheese or spices.
• Can I reheat these recipes?
  • Yes, all three recipes can be reheated, except for the Green Chile Queso, which is best served fresh.