Quick Cheesy Meal of Beer-Cheese Soup and Onion and Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By Linda Carol Wilson

Cheese lovers who need a quick meal; here is one for you. This Beer-Cheese Soup is table ready in less than a half hour. The grilled sandwiches only take a matter of minutes to prepare.

BEER-CHEESE SOUP

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup beer
• 3/4 cup small shell macaroni, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp minced dried onion
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 3 to 4 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cubed pasteurized process cheese spread

In a large, heavy-duty saucepan, combine the 2 1/2 cups water, beer, macaroni, bouillon granules, onion, basil, and hot pepper sauce. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Shake the 1/4 cold water and flour together in a jar with a seal-tight lid. Shake until well blended. Stir flour mixture into hot mixture in the saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook, stirring for another minute. Stir in the cheese. Heat, stirring, until cheese is melted.

Serves 4.

ONIONS & MUSHROOMS GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

• 1 medium to large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• dash of salt
• 1 tsp berry-balsamic vinegar
• 4 slices medium thick sliced cheese
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tsp melted butter

In a skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter and add onion. Saute the onion for about 10 minutes until onion is soft and golden brown. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes more. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and add vinegar. Place cheese on 4 slices of the sourdough bread. Top the cheese with the onion and mushroom mixture. Top with remaining sourdough bread slices. Brush bread with the melted butter and cook over medium heat in a skillet or griddle 2 to 3 minutes per side to melt cheese.

Makes 4 sandwiches.
Enjoy!

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