How to Use Up a Huge Bag of Shredded Cheese
Hey everyone! I bought a 5-pound bag of Mexican blend cheese, thinking I’d find plenty of uses for it. Now I’m in need of some creative cooking ideas to use up all this cheese! Any suggestions?
P.S. I can’t freeze it because my freezer space is limited, even though we have three freezers! 😭
That’s a lot of cheese! Here are some ideas to help you use it up:
Cheesy Quesadillas: Make quesadillas with tortillas and plenty of shredded cheese. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Enchiladas: Make a large batch of enchiladas. Roll cheese and your choice of protein or veggies in tortillas, cover with sauce, and bake.
Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare a big pot of creamy mac and cheese. You can even add vegetables or meats to make it a full meal.
Cheese-Topped Casseroles: Add shredded cheese on top of casseroles like lasagna, baked ziti, or even a vegetable bake.
Stuffed Peppers: Mix cheese with rice and beans or quinoa and stuff into bell peppers, then bake.
Cheesy Broccoli Rice: Stir cheese into cooked broccoli and rice for a comforting side dish.
Mexican Pizza: Use tortillas or pizza dough as a base, top with cheese, beans, meat, and other toppings, and bake until golden.
Cheesy Potato Skins: Bake some potatoes, scoop out the insides, mix with cheese and toppings, then reload the skins and bake again.
Cheese Dip: Make a queso dip by melting cheese with some diced tomatoes, green chiles, and spices. Perfect for chips or veggies!
Cheesy Garlic Bread: Use it to make garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks.
Omelettes or Scrambles: Use cheese in breakfast dishes like omelettes or breakfast burritos.
Taco Night: Use cheese for homemade tacos along with your favorite fillings.
To avoid wastage, you can also plan a cheese extravaganza night with friends or family—everyone can bring a dish that incorporates cheese. Enjoy your cheesy adventure! 🧀💖
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