Chile N Cheese Spirals Food

TRIPLE-CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, mustard and cayenne and stir with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk in both milks and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened and creamy, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the cheddar and jack cheeses and all but 2 tablespoons of the parmesan and whisk until melted; keep warm. Combine the panko, herbs and/or scallions, 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining parmesan in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter melts, about 1 minute; toss. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup cooking water, and return to the pot. Toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the cheese sauce, adding the reserved cooking water if needed. Season with salt and top with the breadcrumb mixture.

CHILE 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up.
• Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4 inch pieces.
• Serve with salsa for dipping.

CRAB 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, crab, olives and chives. Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. , Spread with 1 cup cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of each cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Using a serrated knife, cut into 10 slices; place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crescent dough, cream cheese mixture and cheeses. , Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

THREE-CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the egg, sour cream and cottage cheese; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; add American and cheddar cheeses. Drain pasta; stir into cheese mixture until evenly coated. , Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and edges begin to brown.

CHILE 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• COMBINE cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• SPREAD 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• REMOVE plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.

CHILE 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chilies, green onions, bell pepper and olives in medium bowl.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla; roll up. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove plastic wrap; slice each roll into six 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with salsa for dipping.