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Ham and Cheddar Loaf

July 9, 2010 admin Leave a comment

This is a great lunch, or when cut into smaller portions, appetizer or lunch. It is very similar to a Stromboli that you would find in most of your local pizzerias. You can easily change this up and use turkey pepperoni or smoked turkey for the meat, shredded mozzarella or some ricotta for the cheese – it’s very versatile and a definite family favorite.

6 servings
346 calories per serving

1 lb. prepared pizza dough, thawed
9 oz. deli shaved smoked ham or Canadian bacon
1 c low fat shredded cheddar cheese
¼ c Miracle Whip
¼ c Egg Beaters
1 T grated parmesan cheese
Pam

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Flatten dough on a floured surface and roll out into a 12×8 rectangle then put ham on it leaving a ½ inch border then mix cheese with Miracle Whip and spread that over the ham. Fold lengthwise into thirds (fold over twice) and pinch the seams to seal it then place on a baking sheet sprayed with Pam. Cut a few slits in the top to let out steam, brush with the Egg Beaters and sprinkle with parmesan then bake 35 minutes or until golden. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Breakfast

Breakfast Bake

July 8, 2010 admin Leave a comment

This goes together in no time and you can grab a shower while it bakes. This is a great weekend breakfast and is a perfect dish to serve breakfast to lots of people with ease.

6 servings
219 calories per serving

1 ½ c Egg Beaters
½ c skim milk
3 ½ c frozen O’Brien hash brown potatoes
1 1/3 c shredded low fat cheddar cheese, divided
4 T crumbled cooked bacon
½ t salt
¼ t pepper
¼ t garlic powder
½ t onion powder
¼ t chili powder
4 green onions, chopped
Pam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whish egg and milk and stir in potatoes, 1 c cheese, 2 T bacon and spices. Pour into a 8 inch square baking dish sprayed with Pam. Bake 45-50 minute or until a knife comes out clean then sprinkle with the rest of the bacon and cheese and cook 3-5 minutes longer to melted the cheese. Garnish with green onions.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Sides

Pepper Muffins

June 14, 2010 admin Leave a comment

These make a great side to just about any dish. They are simple to put together, they cook up on no time and they disappear fast ! If you want to zest them up more, try adding some sauteed onions or garlic along with the peppers.

12 servings
118 calories per serving

¼ c chopped green bell pepper
¼ c chopped red bell pepper
¼ c chopped yellow bell pepper
2 T butter
2 c flour
2 T sugar
2 ½ t baking powder
½ t salt
½ t basil flakes
¼ t cayenne pepper
¼ t garlic powder
¼ c egg beaters
1 c skim milk
Pam

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Saute pepper in butter until tender and set aside. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, basil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and salt. Mix egg and milk and stir into the dry ingredients until moist then fold in peppers. Spray muffin cups with Pam and fill 2/3 full then cook 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly

Cheesy Eggs and Sausage Breakfast

May 25, 2010 admin Leave a comment

When you are on a 400 calorie a meal plan, you don’t have to shy away from breakfast. In fact, you can have quite a plate of food for only 265 calories !!! That even leaves room for more toast or eggs or sausage – but, believe me, this plateful is quite filling just like it is 🙂

1 serving
265 calories per serving

Plate includes:
2 turkey sausage patties cooked according to package instructions (100 calories)

1 slice wheat toast (45 calorie per slice bread) with 1 T buttery spread (45 calorie pet T)

1/2 c egg beaters scrambled (spray pan with Pam) and during the last minute of cooking, add 1 Laughing Cow light cheese wedge that has been cut into little cubes (it will melt pretty fast)

Dinner, Sides

Cheesy Spinach and Rice

May 15, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Serving a combo veggie and starch side always cuts down on the work of a meal. This one is packed with wholesome spinach and cheesy enough to make it a welcome addition to any meal.

6 servings
140 calories per serving

2 c cooked instant white rice
9oz. package frozen spinach
¼ c Egg Beaters
¼ c slim milk
1 T minced onion flakes
½ t onion garlic powder
¼ t salt
½ t basil flakes
1 c (4 oz.) low fat shredded swiss cheese
Pam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook rice according to package instructions using no margarine or oil. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with Pam. Microwave spinach until warm, 3 minutes or so and then place in a colander and press out all the liquid then combine with rice and all the rest of the ingredients except the cheese. Place in prepared dish and sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and cook 15 minutes. Then uncover and cook an additional 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Alternately, replace swiss cheese with parmesan cheese and you’ll get a whole different flavor here.

Breakfast, Lunch

Zucchini Frittata

May 6, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Frittatas make great breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. If you’ve never had one, they are basically crustless quiches. This one is has a great flavor and by using Egg Beaters, you end you with quite a low cal, low fat meal that still packs a very rich flavor.

6 servings
71 calories per serving

1 ½ c Egg Beaters
½ c shredded low fat swiss cheese
¼ c skim milk
½ t garlic powder
¼ t pepper
Pam
1 c shredded zucchini
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained

Combine eggs, cheese, milk, garlic powder and pepper. Spray an oven safe skillet with Pam and on medium high heat cook the zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms until tender. Then put in egg mix and stir well. Cover and cook on low heat 15 minutes or until almost set. Remove the lid and place under a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes or until done. Cut into wedges like a pie and serve immediately.

Crock pot, Dinner, Pasta, Sides

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

May 4, 2010 admin Leave a comment

It’s great to have a crock pot mac and cheese recipe – it’s a side dish that can be paired with just about anything and sometimes a crock pot recipe with a long cook time is just so convenient !

7 servings
170 calories per serving

2 ½ c skim milk
¼ c Egg Beaters
1 t salt
½ t pepper
3 c shredded low fat cheddar cheese
8 oz. macaroni, cooked al dente

Combine all except macaroni and cook on high 1 hour. Add macaroni and cook on low 4 hours.

Breakfast, Kid Friendly

Apple Raisin Pancakes

April 18, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Just a few additions and you have guest worthy pancakes instead of the regular old fare. Apples, raisins and cinnamon just mix so well and these pancakes were just great on a Sunday morning !

8 servings (2 pancakes each)
268 calories per serving

2 c flour
2 T sugar
1 T baking powder
2 t cinnamon
1 ¾ c skim milk
2/3 c Egg Beaters
5 T margarine, melted and divided
¾ c chopped apple
¾ c raisins

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl mix milk, eggs and 4 T margarine and then stir into the dry ingredients just until mixed. Stir in the apples and raisins. Brush a griddle with margarine and heat to medium high. Spoon ¼ c batter per pancake and cook in batches.

Breakfast, Turkey

Sausage and Cheddar Casserole

April 6, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Easy to throw together and a very satisfying ‘bready’ dish. So if you’re in the mood for carbs – this is the one ! This makes a nice big try and really could easily be split into 8 servings so it’s a great breakfast for when you have overnight guests.

6 servings
368 calories per serving

12 oz. turkey breakfast sausage, crumbled
2 c 1 % low fat milk
2 C Egg Beaters
1 t dry mustard
¼ t salt
½ t pepper
¼ t cayenne pepper
3 large eggs
16 slices lite wheat bread
1 c shredded low fat sharp cheddar cheese
¼ t paprika
Pam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large skillet to medium high and spray the pan with Pam the add sausage and cook 5 minutes to brown it. Remove from skillet. Combine milk, egg beaters, mustard, salt, peppers and eggs and whisk until combined well. Take the crusts of the slices of bread and tear the bread into cubes and then mix with the sausage and cheese. Add to the milk mixture and then pour it all into a 9×13 baking dish sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle with paprika and bake 45 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Beef, Dinner

Porcupine Meatloaf (Crock Pot)

March 25, 2010 admin Leave a comment

What makes a meatloaf ‘porcupine’ ? The addition of rice ! And it also gives the meat a really nice texture and moistness. Try it !

6 servings
306 calories per serving

1 can condensed tomato soup
½ c thick salsa
¼ c water
1 ½ lb. lean ground beef
½ c raw instant white rice
¼ c dried onion pieces
1 T Worcestershire sauce
¼ t salt
¼ t pepper
¼ t garlic powder
¼ t onion powder
¼ c Egg Beaters

Combine soup, salsa and water. Combine beef and all the rest of the ingredients plus 1/2 cup of the tomato mix. Shape into an oblong meat loaf and place in the bottom of a crock pot and pour the rest of the tomato mix over the loaf. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours. Remove from crock and let stand 5 minutes. Slice into 6 slices and spoon the sauce over the slices.