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Grilled cheese sandwich
"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
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> On Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 1:51:35 PM UTC-4, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
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>> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>> >> "Gary" > wrote in message
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>> >>> Sqwertz wrote:
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>> >>>> On Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:45:10 -0400, Gary wrote:
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>> >>>> > Ophelia wrote:
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>> >>>> >> Is that what I call, Plastic Cheese? I don't like it and I am
>> >>>> >> happy
>> >>>> >> with
>> >>>> >> cheddar
>> >>>> >
>> >>>> > Just so you know, Oph... that "plastic cheese" aka American Cheese
>> >>>> > Product, tastes exactly like real mild cheddar cheese.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Not even close in taste or texture.
>> >>>
>> >>> Not trying to mislead. Here's my story:
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>> >>> I always have and use extra sharp cheddar. Nothing like the cheese
>> >>> product.
>> >>> I wasn't talking about texture but I will guess (TM Dsi1) that the
>> >>> texture would probably be about the same in a MELTED grilled cheese
>> >>> sandwich.
>> >>>
>> >>> My comment was about taste. I have a recipe that calls for
>> >>> "Old English Cheese." I've always used it and the recipe is good.
>> >>> The last time I bought some, I decided to taste it plain out of the
>> >>> jar.
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>> >> A jar??? I've never had cheese out of a jar! When I have cheddar, I
>> >> have a
>> >> block of cheese!
>> >>
>> >> I either slice it or grate it.
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>> > There are several varieties.
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>> > http://www.kraftrecipes.com/products...h-sa-1093.aspx
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>> Thanks. Not something I've ever seen. I see they all seem to be
>> 'spreads'.
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> Yes, they are. Since this is rec.food.cooking, here's my old recipe for
> cheese spread. I've probably had this recipe since the 1970s.
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> Lois' Cheese Log
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> 1 cup canned tomtoes, drained and chopped
> 8 ounces cream cheese
> 1/4 pound butter
> 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
> 1/2 cup minced onion
> 2 cloves garlic, crushed
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
> 8 ounces chopped walnuts
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> Blend everything except walnuts until smooth. Roll in waxed paper to
> form a log. Chill in freezer 1 hour. Cover with walnuts.
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> Honestly, though, I don't bother about the log or the walnuts. I pack
> it into a dish.
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> I used to eat the leftover spread on bread when hung over, provided I was
> compos mentis enough the night before to put it into the fridge.
> (Or was non compos mentis and forgot to replenish the supplies as
> they were eaten, leaving some in the fridge).
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