Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes for Two

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cheesy scalloped potatoes for 2 recipe

This dish can be used as a side, or as a standalone recipe. This is an easy recipe to prepare and has a delicious, rich and creamy texture. I served this as a side dish with roasted chicken breasts.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes for Two
 
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Recipe type: side dish
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces mild cheddar cheese (Don't use Pre shredded cheese)
  • 1½ teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. In a small bowl mix together the shredded cheddar and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. In another bowl mix together the other ½ teaspoon cornstarch and parmesan cheese.
  3. In a 10 inch oven proof skillet using the oil over medium heat, cook onion until lightly browned. Add the garlic and thyme; continue cooking until fragrant. Stir in the broth, cream, salt, pepper, and then add in the potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
  4. Mix in the cheddar cheese and press the potatoes into an even layer. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and bake uncovered in the oven until the cheese is golden brown.
  5. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Adapted from cooks country

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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

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Posted on March 9, 2013 · 1 Comment
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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

I was in a hurry to put a side dish together so I decided on this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Usually I use the oven for most of my mac and cheese recipes but I was trying to save a little time. This recipe is simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients so there is a good chance you will have everything you need on hand to put this recipe together. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a very creamy macaroni and cheese dish. I garnished the dish with paprika just to give it a little bit of color. If you like mac and cheese, and need a quick side dish, give this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe a try.

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe
 
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If you prepare the cheese sauce while the macaroni is cooking; they will both be done about the same time.
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 7 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1/ 4 cup butter
  • 1/ 4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce package)
  • Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook macaroni to package directions; drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper and cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in the milk one cup at a time; cook and stir until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Mix the cheese sauce into the macaroni and garnish with paprika.

 

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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

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Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe

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Posted on January 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe

It’s always great to have a good side dish siting in the recipe file, so if you need a recipe to go with those spur of the moment dinner decisions, there is one available without doing a lot of searching. This Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe is much like macaroni and cheese except the texture is a little different because of the pasta shells. This is a simple recipe that does not require much prep or cooking time. This side dish can easily be prepared while the main dish is cooking. I prepared this recipe as written and the results were a creamy, and cheesy, Pasta Shells dish with excellent flavor.

The next time you’re in the mood for mac and cheese, or you are looking for a good side dish, give this Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe a try. Enjoy

Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces small pasta shells
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta Shells according to package directions.
  2. While the shells are cooking melt the butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Mix in the flour then add the salt and pepper and gradually stir in the milk. Continue cooking stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Then mix in the cheese-stirring until melted.
  3. Drain and rinse the pasta shells, then mix them together with the cheese sauce.
  4. Garnish with green onion slices if desired.

 

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Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe

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Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Posted on September 5, 2012 · 1 Comment
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Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

 

If you are looking for something really quick when the kids get home from school, or you just need a quick side dish, give this Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe a try.

This recipe caught my eye because of the use of the microwave. Except for heating and defrosting I don’t use the microwave very often; but when I saw this recipe I thought it was worth giving it a try. You can pretty much have the cheese sauce done just on time to mix it into the macaroni when it comes off the stove. This Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe tastes great and requires no oven time. However this is a small recipe and you may wish to double it depending on the age, and number you are feeding. Enjoy

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, flour and salt and pepper to taste; whisk or beat until smooth. Add butter and cheese.

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3.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes and whisk until smooth. Return to the microwave for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, mix or beat until smooth.

3. Mix the sauce and cooked pasta together and serve hot.

Serves 2 adults

 

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Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

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Posted on July 14, 2012 · 1 Comment
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Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

I was looking for a really good side dish to go with some grilled chicken.

This Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Looked really good and had an excellent blend of cheeses. This is a very simple recipe and if you start it at about the same time you fire up the grill it should be ready to serve when your meat comes off the grill. This Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe is going onto my favorites list, its rich and creamy texture, and taste, will compliment almost any main dish you need a side dish for. I followed the recipe as is and the whole family loved it. The next time you are looking for a good side dish recipe give this Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe a try-you won’t be disappointed, it is delicious. Enjoy

Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 24 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup butter
  • ¾ pint heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt or to taste
  • ¾ cup shredded Romano cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (fresh)
Instructions
  1. Cook Fettuccine to until al dente according to package directions.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted which will thicken the sauce.
  3. Add pasta to sauce using enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated.
  4. Serve hot

Fettuccine Alfredo

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