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Cheesy Low-Carb Cauliflower Bake

Loaded Cauliflower Bake Ingredients 1 (1 3/4-pound) cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 4 sliced reduced-sodium bacon, cooked, chopped and divided 2 green onions, chopped and divided Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook cauliflower florets in boiling water to cover for 8–10  minutes until tender. Drain well. Return cauliflower to pot. Add butter, and mash to desired texture. Stir in sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, half of the bacon and 1 green onion. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bacon. Bake another 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining green onion. Nutrition In...

Quinoa Chicken Salad

Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup cooked chicken, diced 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette dressing Directions Place the quinoa in a large bowl, and add the black beans, corn, onion, pepper, chicken and parsley. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, and stir to combine well. Garnish with more parsley before serving, if desired. Nutrition Information Serves: 4  |   Serving Size: 1/4 recipe Per serving:  Calories: 388; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 391mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 27g

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad

Ingredients 4 slices center cut bacon, cooked and chopped 1 pound grilled chicken breast, diced (about 2 cups) 1/2 avocado, diced 1 cup grapes, halved 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste Directions In a large bowl, combine bacon, chicken, avocado, grapes, cranberries and red onion. In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper until mixed. Pour dressing over chicken salad mixture and toss to coat. Serve with crackers or on toasted sprouted grain bread with Bibb lettuce. Nutrition Information Serves: 4  |   Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe Per serving: Calories: 250; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Sodium: 209mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 28g

Easy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients 1 bag (20 oz) frozen lightly breaded chicken chunks or frozen popcorn chicken 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 bottle (14 oz) stir-fry sauce ...

Cherry Cheesecake Cake Pops

Ingredients 1 (18 ounce) boxes cherry chip cake mix 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk ...

Birthday Cake Babka

Ingredients For the dough 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110 degrees F 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar ...

Deviled Chicken Thighs

Ingredients 1/4 cup creamy mustard ( Dijon or Dijonaisse) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ...

No Bake Thumbprint Cookies

2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut ⅓ cup raw honey, melted ¼ cup coconut oil, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon sea salt Toppings: dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, fresh strawberries, almond butter, large coconut flakes, chopped nuts In a medium sized bowl, combine the shredded coconut, raw honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract and sea salt. Place in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes. This step is important to help get the cookies to stick together well. Coconut oil hardens as it chills and helps to bind the cookie together. Shape the dough into 1 Tablespoon-sized balls. Press into a cookie shape, with an indention in the middle. If you have trouble keeping your dough together, or if you simply want a very sturdy cookie, then melt another ¼ cup of coconut oil, then drizzle the oil in the center of your cookie. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Now you’ve got a sturdy cookie! Choose your cookie toppings. Fill the thumbprints with your favorite to...

Turkey veggie sloppy joes

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey breast meat (or 12 ounces soy-based crumbles) 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 cups zucchini, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 can low-sodium tomato paste (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 10 whole-wheat hamburger buns Instructions In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground turkey until browned, about 7 minutes. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add carrot and green pepper and sauté 2 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic and sauté 2 minutes more. Add tomato paste and water, stirring until the paste has dissolved. Add chili powder, paprika, oregano and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until the mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes. ...

Oreo Crumble Banana Pudding Pies

Ingredients 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 3/4 cups milk 1 box  Refrigerated Pie Crust, softened as directed on box 3/4 cup coarsely crushed Golden Oreo sandwich cookies (about 6 cookies) ...

Crock-Pot Chicken With Black Beans & Cream Cheese

Ingredients 4 -5 boneless chicken breasts, frozen 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans 1 (15 ounce) cans corn ...

No-Bake Lucky Charms Treats

Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal 8 oz almond-flavored candy coating (almond bark) 2 to 3 drops green food color Directions Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart or larger saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows. Cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are almost melted. Remove from heat; immediately stir in 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal. Pour mixture into pan. With rubber spatula, press mixture down to fit evenly in pan. Cool about 30 minutes. Microwave 8 oz almond-flavored candy coating (almond bark) as directed on bag. Stir in 2 to 3 drops green food color. Cut cooled cereal mixture into 4 rows by 4 rows to make 16 bars. Dip bottom of each bar into melted candy coating. Place coating side up on sheet of waxed paper; let stand until coating is set before serving.

Hot Savannah Chicken Salad Casserole

Ingredients 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise ( I use low fat) 1 tablespoon prepared mustard ...

Corned Beef in Beer (Crock Pot)

Ingredients 3 -4 lbs corned beef brisket 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered ...

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Crescent Casserole

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup  chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3/4 cup jalapeño cream cheese spread (from 7.5-oz container) ...

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ...

Family Favorite Sesame Chicken

Ingredients Sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth ...

Mexican Taco Pinwheels

Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 (4 ounce) cans chopped black olives, dra...

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

Ingredients FOR THE CAKE 2 1/4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened ...

Blackberry Wine Cake

Ingredients 1/2 cup nuts, chopped ( I used walnuts) 18 ounces white cake mix 3 ounces blackberry Jell-O ( can use raspberry o...

Pizza fried Chicken Casserole

1/4th of casserole: 294 calories, 12.5g total fat (6g sat fat), 613mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 5g sugars, 35g protein SmartPoints ® value 7* Ingredients: 1 lb. raw boneless skinless chicken breast 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper 1/2 cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 3/4 cup low-fat marinara sauce 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3/4 oz. (about 12 slices) turkey pepperoni, roughly chopped Optional topping: sliced black olives Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring an extra-large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese with 1/4 tsp....