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Cheez Whiz Idea book Recipes for Tampico Tomato Soup, Cheemato Soup, Ham & Rice Roll-Ups, Country Rabbit, Mexican Bean Dip, Hearty Picnic Sticks, Toasty Onion Roll-Ups BASIC FONDUE RECIPE SPECIAL VARIATIONS Recipes for Azteca Casserole, Clock Watcher’s Supper, Laredo Chili & Range Rider’s Round steak Cheez Whiz recipes Recipes for Chicken n’ Rice Bake, Eggs El Dorado, Monterey Barbecue Sandwich, Circle Burgers & Tempting Turkey Cheez Whiz recipes CHICKEN N’ RICE BAKE EGGS EL DORADO MONTEREY BARBECUE SANDWICH CIRCLE BURGERS TEMPTING TURKEY Recipes for Hacienda Brunch, Zesty Italian Supper, Frank Whiz Macaroni, Mexican Medley & Chicken Capistrano Cheez Whiz recipes Recipes for Picadilly Salad, Cheez Whiz Potato Salad, Sierra Mac Salad, Gourmet Green Beans, Easy Potatoes Au Gratin GOURMET GREEN BEANS EASY POTATOES AU GRATIN More little Cheez Whiz recipe ideas You might also like... Elizabeth Montgomery: Find out about the Bewitched actress, plus see 25 classic photos of this shining star Remember these? 60+ of your favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the 60s The fun never ends: 150 vintage 50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes we still live in today 22 great vintage kitchen design ideas you don’t see much anymore Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself 150+ vintage Christmas cookie recipes How do you use a rotary phone? We have the original step-by-step booklets from the 40s and 50s Comments on this story 5 Responses FAQs

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Cheez Whiz Idea book

A cookbook of Cheez Whiz recipes and serving suggestions, from Kraft

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Recipes for Tampico Tomato Soup, Cheemato Soup, Ham & Rice Roll-Ups, Country Rabbit, Mexican Bean Dip, Hearty Picnic Sticks, Toasty Onion Roll-Ups

CHEEZ WHIZ RECIPES: IMPROMPTU FONDUES

Dip into these fine fondue ideas. Smooth-melting Cheez Whiz process cheese spread makes a quick fondue base. Try the fondue variations suggested below. Or, go creative and think up your own Cheez Whiz fondue recipes. It’s easy with any of the 5 Cheez Whiz flavors.

BASIC FONDUE RECIPE

16-oz. jar Cheez Whiz
1/2 cup Parkay Margarine
French bread chunks

Heat Cheez Whiz and margarine in fondue pot or saucepan, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with bread. Makes 2 cups.

SPECIAL VARIATIONS

TOMATO ‘N ONION: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped onion. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

CHILI CON CORN: Stir in one 8-1/2 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained, 1/4 cup chopped pimiento and 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

TUNA PEPPER UPPER: Substitute two 8-02. jars Pimento Cheez Whiz for Cheez Whiz. Stir in a 7-ounce can of drained tuna and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper.

SAUSAGE & MUSHROOMS: Substitute two 8-oz. jars Garlic-Onion Cheez Whiz for Cheez Whiz. Add a 4-ounce can of Vienna sausage, chopped, and a small jar sliced mushrooms, drained. Makes 3 cups.

SAUCY SWISS: Substitute two 8-oz. jars Nut-Sweet Swiss Flavor Cheez Whiz for Cheez Whiz, and reduce margarine to 1/4 cup. Stir in 1/4 cup dry white wine. Makes 2 cups.

JALAPENO PEPPY: Substitute two 8-oz. jars of Jalapeno Cheez Whiz for Cheez Whiz. Add 1 cup chopped tomato. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

DENVER OPTION: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento. 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper and 2 tablespoons chopped onion. Makes 2 cups.

PARTY PINEAPPLE: Substitute two 8-oz. jars Nut-Sweet Swiss Flavor Cheez Whiz for Cheez Whiz, and reduce margarine to 1/4 cup. Stir in one 13-1/4 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper and 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted. Makes 3 cups.

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CHICKEN N’ RICE BAKE

1-1/2 cups cooked rice
8-oz. jar Garlic-Onion Cheez Whiz Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
10-oz. pkg. frozen peas cooked,drained
3-1/2 oz. can French fried onions

Heat oven to 350°. Combine rice and Cheez Whiz, mixing until well blended. Stir in chicken and peas. Pour into 10 x 6-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°, 15 minutes. Top with onions; continue baking 5 to 10 minutes or until hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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CHEEZ WHIZ RECIPES: SANDWICH IDEAS

EGGS EL DORADO

1/4 cup chopped onion
cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Parkay Margarine
8-oz. jar Pimento Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
4 English muffins, split, toasted

Sauté onion and green pepper in margarine. Add Cheez Whiz and eggs; heat. For each serving, spoon mixture over two muffin halves. 4 servings.

MONTEREY BARBECUE SANDWICH

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
16-oz. can kidney beans, drained
1/3 cup Kraft Barbecue Sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Cheez Whiz Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Brown meat; drain. Add onion; cook until tender. Stir in beans, barbecue sauce and salt; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add Cheez Whiz; stir until melted. For each sandwich. cover bottom half of bun with meat mixture and top half of bun. 6 servings.

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CIRCLE BURGERS

1 lb. ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
2 English muffins, split. toasted
Kraft Pure Prepared Mustard
Garlic-Onion Cheez Whiz

Combine meat and salt; mix lightly. Form into doughnut-shaped patties; broil on both sides to desired doneness. For each sandwich. spread muffin half with mustard; top with patty. Spoon Cheez Whiz into center of patty. Broil until Cheez Whiz melts. 4 sandwiches.

TEMPTING TURKEY

1-1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey
8-oz. jar Nut-Sweet Swiss Flavor Cheez Whiz
10-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
4 white bread slices, toasted

Combine turkey and Cheez Whiz; heat over low heat. For each serving. place broccoli spears on slice of toast; top with turkey mixture. 4 servings.

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CHEEZ WHIZ RECIPES: SIDE DISH IDEAS

GOURMET GREEN BEANS

6 bacon slices
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 9-oz. pkgs. frozen cut green beans, cooked, drained
8-oz. jar Nut-Sweet Swiss Flavor Cheez Whiz Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
2-1/2 ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained

Fry bacon until crisp; remove from skillet. Drain fat. reserving 1 tablespoon. Crumble bacon. Sauté onion in bacon fat until tender. Add bacon, green beans, Cheez Whiz and mushrooms. Heat, stirring occasionally. 6 to 8 servings.

EASY POTATOES AU GRATIN

3-1/2 cups potato slices
8-oz. jar Cheez Whiz Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread

Heat oven to 350 F. Place potatoes in a 1-quart casserole. Heat Cheez Whiz over low heat; pour over potatoes. Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°, 45 minutes; uncover and continue baking 15 minutes. 6 servings.

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  1. Looking for cheez whiz onion bread.

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  2. Looking for a frosted sandwich. Frosting was cheese whiz and butter, I think. Filling was chicken and tuna. Three slices of bread. Frost and bake.

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  3. looking for pineapple salad recipe. I remember it had cheeze whiz, unflavored gelatin, pineapple almonds, mandarin oranges, slivered almonds. Can’t remember recipe. Anyone?

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FAQs

Did Cheez Whiz change their recipe? ›

Over the years since the product's creation, Kraft has altered its recipe due to changes in dairy sourcing and the regulatory environment, resulting in a reduction of cheese content.

What is the original cheese whiz? ›

Employing some of their best food scientists, including Edward Traisman (who later would develop the way McDonald's flash froze its French fries), Kraft came up with Cheez Whiz - a (intentionally) mild tasting cheese sauce perfect for Welsh rarebit. In 1952, Kraft introduced the product in Britain. It was a hit.

Is Cheez Whiz one ingredient away from plastic? ›

Since cheese is made in a very similar way, and if they have ever heard the rumor that Kraft Singles or Cheez Whiz are one step away from being plastic, it's somewhat true! The demonstration is an excellent example of the process of polymerization and will help the students to identify synthetic and natural polymers.

What are the ingredients for Cheez Wiz? ›

SKIM MILK, MILK, CANOLA OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, SALT, LACTIC ACID, MUSTARD FLOUR, SODIUM ALGINATE, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES [CONTAINS CELERY], ...

Does unopened cheese whiz go bad? ›

However, if the unopened product has been handled properly (not riding around for hours in a 120-degree car trunk, or, on the other hand, frozen during one of those freaks of nature that we Texans can have), the product can be eaten past the five-month limit.

Is Velveeta the same as cheese whiz? ›

The best substitute for Velveeta is another processed cheese product, such as American cheese or Cheez Whiz. Since Velveeta isn't actually cheese, substituting in real cheese will not guarantee the same results — part of Velveeta's processed charm is its fluid texture and ability to melt easily.

What is the difference between American and Canadian Cheez Whiz? ›

Canadian cheese whiz lists cheese as the second ingredient after milk. American cheese whiz does not list any cheese on the label, consisting primarily of whey and canola oil.

Is a Philly cheesesteak made with Cheez Whiz? ›

When Whiz was introduced in the 1950's people began slathering their cheesesteaks in it. They preferred the gooiness of the Whiz over its competitors which did not share the same qualities. Now, it's almost considered a sin to get a Cheesesteak without Whiz.

Does cheese whiz need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

Contains: Contains: milk.,Do not purchase when safety button is up. Refrigerate after opening. To Microwave: Transfer Cheez Whiz to microwaveable bowl.

Can you freeze cheese whiz? ›

However, with proper storage, opened Cheez Whiz can last up to three months in the refrigerator. If frozen, it can significantly extend its life for up to 6 months; though, this is not the most common method of storing Cheez Whiz due to its change in texture when thawed.

Is easy cheese the same as Cheez Whiz? ›

But when Cheez Whiz is heated, it transforms into a rich, umami-packed topping for steak sandwiches, burgers, French fries, and nachos. By contrast, Easy Cheese is cheese at the push of a button, and that's just too, well, easy.

Is Velveeta plastic? ›

Velveeta may look like cheese, smell like cheese, and even taste like cheese, but it is technically classified as a “pasteurized process cheese product.” Though Velveeta was originally made from real cheese (sure it was runoff, but still), it is now mainly whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, milk, fat, ...

Is cheese whiz grey? ›

In layman's terms, Cheez Whiz is made of whey (a protein byproduct of milk), oil, sodium-heavy flavorings, and a concoction of ingredients that help make it bright yellow and shelf-stable.

What to use instead of cheese whiz? ›

Homemade Cheez-Whiz

In a blender or food processor, combine the cheese, cream cheese, dry mustard, and salt. Add the simmering evaporated milk and process until smooth. Pour into a jar and use immediately (while warm) or refrigerate. For a thinner mixture, add some extra hot milk or cream.

Why is my Easy Cheese watery? ›

Sodium citrate and sodium phosphate are the main emulsifiers used in Easy Cheese to sequester calcium in cheddar cheese. This occurrence hydrates and solubilizes the casein, causing it to swell with water.

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