Monterey Cheddar Cheese Salad Food

CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine cheeses in bowl.
• Brush top side of each slice of bread with melted butter.
• Flip 4 slices over, sprinkle with cheese, and compact cheese lightly with hand.
• Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
• Place 2 sandwiches in pan and weight with round cake pan, pressing lightly.
• Leave cake pan on top and cook until first side is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
• Flip sandwiches, press again with cake pan, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

CLASSIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process; you don't want it to be mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add salad dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta; toss to combine.
• Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

VEGETABLE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cheeses, cucumber, tomato, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon and lime juice, garlic, mustard and seasonings; mix well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain again.
• Combine pasta with cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish. Chill for at least 24 hours.

CHEDDAR-MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni and rinse with.
• cold water. Drain again.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, peas, and onion. Stir gently to combine.
• For dressing: Mix mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, milk, pickle.
• relish, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss dressing with macaroni mixture.
• Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. If necessary, stir in a small amount of additional milk.