This deal has never been cheddar! Are you wondering what to do with our 2.5 Pound bag of cheese? Here are some simple recipes that you can shop for in-house to make it easy to take advantage of our deals this week!

Mac and Cheese

Of course we need to include this classic dish! Did you know we sell pasta in our stores? Grab everything you need to make this crowd favorite tonight!

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cream, soup and butter until smooth; stir in the cheese and pasta. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours or until the cheese is melted.

Amish Breakfast Casserole

This dish is easy and great for any time of day. Most people don’t know we sell fresh Amish eggs, and ready to use hash browns in store as well!

Ingredients

• 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.
2. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Beer Dip

As an appetizer on game day or an after school snack! This one is hard to beat!

Ingredients

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Pretzels

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels.

Cheddar Meatloaf

A cheesy twist on a classic dish!

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 loaves; place in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Yes, everyone’s three favorite foods in one! And it’s soo easy!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional: Barbecue sauce and prepared mustard

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon; heat through.
3. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard if desired.

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