• 2 cups cornmeal (white or yellow)
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 8 ounces beer
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Beer Cornbread Muffins

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• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1½ cups (6 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, diced, cooked crisp
• 2 cups small broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Salsa and/or sour cream (optional)

Cheddar Broccoli Bacon Stuffed Baked Potato

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• 1 can (12 oz) water-packed white albacore tuna
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet green pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour dough bread, sliced thick

Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich

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• 1 cup shredded gruyere
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 6 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup aioli*
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon diced anaheim pepper
• 2 teaspoon diced roasted red pepper

* Recipe for aioli (garlic mayonnaise)

Fulton Alley Pimiento Cheese Spread

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• 1/4 cup butter or chicken fat
• 1/2 cup flour
• 27 ounces chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup leeks, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups good quality sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• cayenne pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• chopped chives, for garnish

English Country Cheddar Soup

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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 small onions, halved, sliced
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 small potatoes (12 ounces), peeled and diced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon English dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Hungaarian hot paprika
• 1½ cups sharp cheddar, freshly grated
• salt and pepper to taste

Sharp Cheddar Chowder

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• 2 or 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 fresh green chili peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1 (14 oz) can, kidney beans
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 fresh red chili, thin strips
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chili Bean Dip

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• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teasoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• Cheddar cheese sliced
• 6 hamburger rolls, onion or sesame rolls
• 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 tomato, cored and thinly sliced
• 4 leaves lettuce
• salt and black pepper to taste
• mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles etc.

Spicy Grilled Cheddar Burgers

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• 2 cups cubed cornbread
• 1 can corn, drained (8-9 oz)
• 1/2 cup green chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cupe tomaotes, chopped
• 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (pinto beans are a good substitute)
• 1/2 cup cheddar shredded cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing

Yummy Cornbread Salad

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• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3 ears corn about 2 cups corn kernals
• 3 tablespoons red or green pepper, diced (optional)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• vegetable oil for pan frying

Cheddar Corn Fritters

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