56 Ways to Use Up a Bag of Shredded Cheese

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56 Ways to Use Up a Bag of Shredded Cheese2/56 Grilled Cheese and Pepperoni Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese sandwich recipe? This super decadent version comes fully loaded with pepperoni and five types of cheese! —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 719 calories, 55g fat (29g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1207mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 3/56 Mushroom and Olive Bruschetta Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom and Olive Bruschetta Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried this delicious bruschetta toast at a party and knew I had to make it myself. Since I couldn’t find the person who brought the dish, I began trying to duplicate it on my own. The original was made on an English muffin, but party rye or baguette slices work as well. —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 66 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

If you like, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey for a lighter version

4/56 Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband works long hours and often eats later than our children. If you like, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey for a lighter version. —Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 389 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 5/56 Cauliflower Breadsticks 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 6/56 Broccoli-Cheddar Beef Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli-Cheddar Beef Rolls

My grandma’s recipe for beef rolls is easy to change up

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma’s recipe for beef rolls is easy to change up. Load them with ham, veggies, or even olives, as you like! —Kent Call, Riverside, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed roll: 394 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 7/56 Crock-Pot Grits 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crock-Pot Grits Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to

8/56 Quick Tortilla

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also love my slow cooker, and I worked to find a way to make perfect grits without stirring on the stovetop. I knew this slow-cooker recipe was a winner when my mother-in-law overheard someone at a church potluck say that it just wasn’t right that a Midwesterner could make such good grits! —Tacy Fleury, Clinton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 334 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 8/56 Quick Tortilla

Serve them with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce

Pinwheels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare these easy, cheesy pinwheels several days in advance if desired. Serve them with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce. —Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/56 Deluxe Walking Nachos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 18 servings Go

Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 282 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. 10/56 Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work

a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don’t want to cook a big breakfast. I love these sandwiches because they’re versatile; sometimes I use apples instead of pears and different cheeses, such as Brie or grated Parmesan. —L.J.Washington, Carpinteria, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 268 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 11/56 Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/56 Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like quick and easy

recipes that are spicy, you’ll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip

recipes that are spicy, you’ll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It has that real Buffalo wing taste—and it’s super cheesy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip: 173 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 13/56 BLT Turkey Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This variation of a BLT salad goes great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast—it will satisfy even the pickiest

Green olives complement my speedy version of the beloved Italian bread

eaters. &mdash,Sherry Conley, Noel, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 294 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 14/56 Quick Focaccia Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Focaccia Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green olives complement my speedy version of the beloved Italian bread. Try the focaccia with minestrone or Italian wedding soup, or serve it with an antipasto tray for a hearty appetizer everyone will love. —Ivy Laffoon, Ceres, California Nutrition

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese

Facts: 1 piece: 249 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 15/56 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I

am always asked for the recipe

am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/56 Egg-Topped Avocado Toast 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg-Topped Avocado Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always have avocados on hand, so it’s easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It’s really tasty! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories,

This recipe is as hearty as it gets

21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 17/56 Pulled Pork Taters 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pulled Pork Taters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is as hearty as it gets. Part barbecued pork, part potatoes, the taters are as wholesome as they are delicious. My family can’t get enough of this comforting dish. —Shannon Harris, Tyler, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 795 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 145mg

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