Asiago Cheese Muffins Recipes

ASIAGO TOASTED CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the Asiago, garlic, mayonnaise, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. If the mixture does not hold together well, add more mayonnaise, if desired.
• On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Spread the Asiago mixture on the slices. Broil for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

CREAMY BAKED ASIAGO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Whisk together Asiago cheese, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, wine, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour evenly over chicken breasts.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 40 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top with black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and additional Asiago cheese just before serving.

CHEDDAR ENGLISH MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and vinegar; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes., Roll dough to about 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Place muffins on pans; sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Heat an ungreased griddle or electric skillet to 325°. Cook muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split with a fork and toast if desired.

ARTISAN ASIAGO BREAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the sugar and yeast. Add warm water. Beat with whisk or electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand about 1 hour or until bubbly.
• Stir in oil, rosemary and salt. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth dough forms. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 5 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Knead in 1 cup of the cheese. Grease large bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until dough has doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
• Lightly grease uninsulated cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Gently shape into football-shaped loaf, about 12 inches long, by stretching sides of dough downward to make a smooth top. Place loaf with smooth side up on cookie sheet. Coat loaf generously with flour. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until dough has almost doubled in size.
• Place 8- or 9-inch square pan on bottom rack of oven; add hot water to pan until about 1/2 inch from the top. Heat oven to 450°F.
• Spray loaf with cool water; sprinkle with flour. Using serrated knife, carefully cut 1/2-inch-deep slash lengthwise down center of loaf. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese into slash.
• Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaf is deep golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool.

ASIAGO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs to oil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown; set aside.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, cook macaroni as directed on package, except add cauliflower florets 5 minutes before end of cook time. Drain; return to Dutch oven.
• Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. In small bowl, beat together milk and flour, using whisk, until smooth. Stir milk mixture into oil in saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat; cool 3 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper just until cheese melts; stir in pimientos and 1 tablespoon basil.
• In Dutch oven, cheese mixture into cooked macaroni until well combined. For each serving, sprinkle macaroni with about 1 tablespoon crumb topping and about 1 teaspoon basil.

ASIAGO CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Grease twelve 2 1/2-inch-diameter muffin cups.
• Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in large bowl. Beat together egg, milk and melted butter in small bowl and pour over flour mixture. Stir to combine, but do not beat. Stir in cheese and pepperoni (if using).
• Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling about 3/4 full. Bake 25 minutes or until muffins are high and golden. Remove to wire rack. Serve warm.

ROSEMARY-ASIAGO MUFFINS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
• Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
• Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
• Stir in the rosemary.
• Add the oil and stir until blended. Gently stir in the yogurt and 1/4 cup of the cheese, just until blended, about 20 strokes.
• Spoon the batter into the muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the muffin tin and serve immediately.