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Saco Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese Soup

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Saco Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese Soup
Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • ⅔ cup onion, chopped
  • ½ cup turnip, chopped
  • 1 cup flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half and half cream
  • ½ cup SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups water Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in 4 quart soup pan and add carrot, celery, onion, and turnip.
  2. Sauté 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 5 cups of chicken broth and stir.
  5. Add half and half.
  6. Put Buttermilk Blend in a bowl and slowly whisk in last cup of broth until no lumps remain and add to pot.
  7. Heat about 10 minutes and add cheeses.
  8. Add water, cook on med. heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 452 Fat: 33g Saturated fat: 21g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 22g Sugar: 6g Sodium: 986mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 18g Cholesterol: 100mg

 

Roasted Garlic Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

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Roasted Garlic Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 12 biscuits
 
Ingredients
  • 2½ Tbsp SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp roasted garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. In large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
  3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in cheese and garlic.
  5. Add water and mix until dough leaves sides of bowl.
  6. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and kneed 10-12 times.
  7. Roll dough to ½ inch thickness.
  8. Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
  9. Place on ungreased baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Brush with melted butter on tops.