GOLDEN CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.
• Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
• Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
• Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish or 2 (11-inch) oval baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.
• Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
• *20 ounces loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, shredded or cut into small cubes, may be substituted. Omit breadcrumbs if using prepared cheese product.
• Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

Steps:

• In a large bowl dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add 1 cup of the flour, the oil, sugar, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
• Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 hour).
• Punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into two portions. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion into a 13-inch circle. Place circle on a greased 12-inch round pizza pan (dough will extend past edges of pan). Combine the 1 beaten egg, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper. Spread over dough in pan. Roll remaining dough into 13-inch circle. Place over filling; trim top and bottom doughs to 1/2-inch beyond the edge of the pan; seal and flute edges. Brush top with mixture of 1 slightly beaten egg and the 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut in narrow wedges. Serve hot. Makes 12 to 16 appetizer servings.