Neldas Cheese Salsa Food

HOLIDAY SALSA

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When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it's scraped clean. -Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Assorted crackers or tortilla chips

Steps:

Pulse cranberries and sugar in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Stir together with onions, cilantro and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight., To serve, place cream cheese on a serving plate. Drain salsa; spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers or chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NELDA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Nelda's Macaroni and Cheese image

This is an easy mac & cheese that my friend Nelda gave me. My boys love it and it can easily be doubled to take to church suppers, etc. I'm posting it here before I lose the piece of paper I copied it down on!

Provided by Bella626

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon flour
salt
white pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups milk
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut in smaller pieces
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Start cooking the macaroni.
In a medium saucepan on medium high heat, melt the butter, then whisk the flour in and, still stirring, let it cook for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. (You may have to turn down the heat a little to keep it from scorching.).
Start whisking the milk into the butter/flour mixture till combined.
Still whisking, add in the Velveeta and the sharp cheddar. Keep stirring until all the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and white pepper to taste. You can also add a few shakes of ground mustard if you like.
By this time the macaroni should be cooked. Drain the macaroni, put it in whatever dish you're using, then pour the cheese sauce over it and mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 759.1, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.2

CHEESY QUESADILLAS

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We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

Place the tortillas on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cheese and salsa; spread over half of each tortilla. Fold over. , Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.