Baked cheeses with red pepper sauce are a delightful culinary treat that combines the richness of melted cheese with the vibrant flavors of roasted red peppers. This classic dish can be prepared using a variety of cheeses, creating a range of textures and flavors that cater to diverse palates. Whether you prefer the gooeyness of mozzarella, the sharpness of cheddar, or the creaminess of brie, there's a perfect cheese blend waiting to be discovered. Paired with a tangy and flavorful red pepper sauce, this dish transforms into a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
A light and creamy sauce with puree of roasted red peppers as the base. It is excellent on any type of pasta, but tortellini or ravioli seems to be the best match. The prep time is rather long, but the result is definitely worth it. Freezes well. In fact, the taste may improve slightly.
Provided by BOB BAILEY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
- In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
- Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN BAKE
A little spice and creamy sauce is always a delicious combo! With our roasted red pepper chicken bake, you get all of those amazing flavors from the peppers, cream cheese, and mozzarella!
Provided by Steph
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, to taste. Set them in a greased 9x13" pan.
- Saute spinach in a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until just wilted.
- In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and mixture starts to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 4 serving, Calories 173 kcal, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 186 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 6 mg
CHICKEN WITH PEPPER CHEESE SAUCE
A cheesy, creamy pasta dish that has just a bit of a bite. Reduce the jalapeno according to how spicy you like it. This goes great with garlic toast.
Provided by JLILLY19
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, mix together 1/4 cup flour, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink inside. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and milk. Bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat with sauce. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
BAKED PENNE WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Penne
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray pan with cooking spray, add sausage, cook until brown, drain fat, set aside.
- In same pan add onion,garlic, zucchini, red pepper, saute until softened.
- Puree roasted red pepper in blender, add to veggies.
- Add tomato sauce, sausage, spices, simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cook and drain penne.
- In a large casserole add sauce to cover bottom.
- Add remaining sauce to penne, stir.
- Add half of penne to casserole.
- Mix ricotta and egg, spread over penne.
- Top with 1 c mozzarella and some parmesan.
- Add remaining penne, top with remaining cheeses.
- Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 15 minutes until cheese is slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 1728.8, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 32.5
ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND CHEESE
Make and share this Roasted Bell Peppers and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by strawberrybird
Categories Peppers
Time 20m
Yield 8 pieces, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the oven on broil.
- Clean and slice the bell pepper into four quarters. Remove the seeds and white part.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Top each slice with 1/2 ounce of mozzarella cheese.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.
BAKED CHEESES WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Tasty cheese slices crumbed and baked, served with a piquant red pepper sauce. Lovely for a light lunch or brunch. From "Creative Family Favourites", Frances Cleary
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven, 450F/230C/Gas Mark 8.
- SAUCE:.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, red peppers and thyme, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour the pepper mixture into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the tomato paste, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- CHEESE:.
- Place each slice of cheese between two pieces of greaseproof paper. With the flat side of a large knife, flatten slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley and parmesan cheese. Pour the mixture onto a plate.
- Dip the cheese rounds in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture, coating well on all sides. Place on an ungreased baking tray.
- Bake the cheese until golden, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, gently reheat the sauce.
- To serve, spoon some sauce on four heated plates. Place the baked cheese slices on top (three per serving), and garnish with parsley. Pass the remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.3, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 184.8, Sodium 891.8, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.1