Blue Cheese Crackercookie Food

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT CRACKERS

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and Stilton together for 1 minute, or until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, salt and pepper and mix until it's in large crumbles, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of water and mix until combined.
• Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball, and roll into a 12-inch long log. Brush the log completely with the egg wash. Spread the walnuts in a square on a cutting board and roll the log back and forth in the walnuts, pressing lightly, and distributing them evenly on the outside of the log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 4 days.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the log 3/8ths-inch thick with a small, sharp knife and place the crackers on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperature.

BLUE CHEESE CRACKER/COOKIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Cover jelly roll pan with non-stick foil;set aside. --- Using an electric mixer on medium speed. Cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
• 2. Add cayenne, blue cheese,flour, krispies, and bacon, beat this on medium low speed;until well blended..The dough will be very stiff.
• 3. Roll dough into balls,using 1 Tablespoon of dough for each cracker. Place on prepared pan at least 1 inch apart. Flatten each with a fork or bottom of a glass. Bake about 12 to 15 minutes; until crackers are just golden brown. Leave on pan about 30 seconds then remove to cool on wire racks. Enjoy using other similar cheese too.

VEAL WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
• Season veal with salt and pepper.
• Working in batches, add veal to skillet and saute until just golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer veal to platter.
• Tent with foil to keep warm.
• Add brandy to skillet.
• Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
• Add both stocks.
• Boil until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Add cream; boil until sauce is slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Add cheese and whisk until melted.
• Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce over veal.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

BLUE CHEESE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, about 5 minutes., Place the cream cheese, blue cheese, spreadable cheese, sour cream, eggs, milk, sherry and pepper in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is almost set, 50-55 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers.

BLUE CHEESE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Beat cream cheese and blue cheese in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy--about 5 minutes. Mix in 1 cup sour cream and pepper. Add eggs - one at a time - mixing well after each addition.
• Pour mixture into buttered 9 inch springform pan. Bake 60 - 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Carefully spread 1 1/4 cup sour cream over top. Return to oven 5 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• To serve, place on serving plate. Carefully remove sides of pan. Decorate top with red pepper cut into flower shapes with small cookie cutter and green onion tops as stems.