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Beef and Bean Cowboy Wraps

June 15, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can barbecue flavored baked beans
2 C frozen whole kernel corn
4 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 C reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
12 (8 in.) flour tortillas
3 C lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 C tomatoes, chopped
3/4 C reduced fat sour cream

How to Make It:

Break the beef up in a large skillet.
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the beef, stirring often for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
Drain the beef and return it to the skillet.
Stir in the beans, corn and Worcestershire sauce well.
Bring the mixture to a bowl then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top of the meat mixture and cook 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Spread the 1/2 C of the mixture down the middle of each tortilla.
Place lettuce, tomatoes and a little sour cream over the meat.
Roll each of the tortillas around the filling and serve.

Makes 12 wraps

These wraps are a great way to get the men in your life to start eating healthier. Try adding chopped onion or chopped bell peppers for a little extra flavor and add nutrition.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amount per wrap)
Calories 373; Fat 11gt; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 50g; Protein 20g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 27mg; Sodium 605mg

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Slow Cooked Ham & Cheese Bake

June 6, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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What You Need:

6 eggs, well beaten
1 C of cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 C of cooked ham, diced
1/2 C of milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Place the eggs into the bottom of the slow cooker
Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs.
Spread the ham over the cheese.
Pour in the milk and add the salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the eggs are cooked through.

Makes 6 servings

This tasty breakfast casserole is so easy to throw together. Add your favorite extras like chopped onions or bell peppers. Use whatever type of shredded cheese you have on hand and if you have leftover cooked sausage or bacon throw it in instead of the ham.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

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Swiss Tuna Melt Sandwiches

May 5, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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What You Need:

1 1/2 C coleslaw mix, shredded
1 (9.25 oz.) can of white tuna in water, drained and broken up
2 Tbsp of salad dressing
2 Tbsp creamy cucumber dressing
2 hoagie buns, split and toasted
2 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to broil.
Stir together the coleslaw ad tuna until well combined.
Whisk together the salad dressings and pour over the tuna mixture stirring to blend.
Spoon the mixture over the open side of each bun.
Broil 5 inches from the heat for 2 minutes.
Place slice of cheese over each sandwich and return to the broiler.
Broil 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 4 servings

Tuna is not only good for us but also a cheap addition to our meals. If you don’t have cucumber dressing on hand ranch dressing works just as well. Cheddar cheese can also be substituted for the Swiss and mayonnaise can be used in place of the salad dressing. Using what’s on hand makes this a great budget friendly sandwich.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes 30 seconds

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 406; Fat 19g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 38g; Fiber 2g; Protein 20g; Cholesterol 39 mg; Sodium 704 mg

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Swiss Mac and Veggies

April 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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umacaroniWhat You Need:

1 (10 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
2 C frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrots
1 C of milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 t of pepper
3/4 C Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make It:

Cook the macaroni as directed on the page.
During the last 5 minutes the macaroni is cooking add the frozen vegetables.
Drain the macaroni and vegetables well.
Mix together the milk and cream cheese in a sauce pan.
Sprinkle in the pepper and stir to combine.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly until the cheese melts.
Add the macaroni and vegetables to the sauce and stir to coat.
Stir in the Swiss and Parmesan cheese until well blended and creamy.

Makes 4 servings

This is a new twist on an old favorite. Kids love macaroni and cheese and this may be just the dish you need to get them to eat their vegetables. You can use cheddar cheese in place of the Swiss if you prefer.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes (not including the pasta)
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes (not including the pasta)

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 598; Fat 25g; Saturated Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 66g; Fiber 3g; Protein 28g; Cholesterol 86 mg; Sodium 596 mg

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Broccoli and Creamy Celery Dish

March 24, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

1/4 C vegetable broth
2 C of fresh broccoli florets
1/2 C milk
1 (10.75 oz.) can of cream of celery soup
1/2 t dried basil
1/4 t pepper
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Place a saucepan over high heat and pour the broth into the pan.
Bring the broth to a rolling boil then add the broccoli.
Bring back to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to medium low.
Cover the pan and simmer the broccoli for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in the milk and soup until blended in well.
Add the basil and pepper and stir to combine.
Heat for 5 minutes or until very hot.
Sprinkle with the cheese and heat 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted

Makes 4 servings

Substitute cream of broccoli soup for the celery soup to give this dish more broccoli flavor. Be sure not to drain the broccoli before adding the soup and milk. The broth will give the sauce a nice flavor.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 18 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 331; Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 40g; Fiber 6g;
Protein 16g; Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 1,005 mg

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Macaroni and Vegetables with Double Cheese

January 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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mccheeseWhat You Need:

4 C of macaroni
1 1/3 C of water
1 T olive oil
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
5 garlic cloves, chopped and divided
1 t dried oregano, divided
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 C of broccoli florets
3 C of loosely packed fresh spinach, shredded
3 plum tomatoes, chopped

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Use a non stick cooking spray to spray the bottom, sides and lid of a Dutch oven pan.
Spread the macaroni over the bottom of the pan.
Whisk together the olive oil and water in a measuring cup.
Pour into the macaroni, stir to coat well and spread the macaroni evenly over the bottom.
Add both types of cheese to the pan.
Spread half of the garlic over the top of the cheese.
Sprinkle half of the oregano over the garlic.
Sprinkle in all the salt and pepper.
Layer the bell peppers and the broccoli into the pan.
Cover with the remaining cheese.
Sprinkle the cheese with the remaining garlic and oregano.
Stuff as much spinach into the pan as you can but still allowing the lid to fit tightly on the pan.
Sprinkle the tomatoes over the spinach.
Cover and bake 30 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and the cheese has melted.

Makes 4 servings

Use your favorite shredded cheese in this dish. Overcooking will cause the macaroni and cheese to form a crusty layer on the lower side and bottom of the pan. Check the dish after 20 minutes to be sure it is no overcooking.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 535; Fat 23g; Carbohydrates 60g; Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 438 mg; Protein 24g; Fiber 6g

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Salsa Dipped Grilled Cheese

December 21, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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grilled-cheeseWhat You Need:

8 t of margarine, softened
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 slices of American cheese
4 slices of Muenster cheese
2 C of mild salsa

How to Make It:

On one side of each slice of bread spread the margarine.
In a large skillet put half of the slices, margarine side down.
On each slice of bread put one slice of American cheese.
Over the American cheese put one slice of the Muenster cheese.
On each sandwich put the remaining bread, margarine side up.
The skillet is placed over medium heat.
Brown for 4 minutes or until the sandwiches is nicely toasted.
Flip and continue browning 3 minutes or until toasted.
Allow the sandwiches to cool on a platter at least 5 minutes.
Each sandwich is cut into 4 sections.
The 4 sections are cut in half.
Salsa is served on the side for dipping.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any type of cheese like cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Cooling Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 32 minutes

Nutritional Information per 8 dippers: (approximately values)
Calories 380; fat 23 g; sodium 1070 mg; carbohydrates 31 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 16 g

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Yuletide Layered Salad

December 4, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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layeredsaladWhat You Need:

1 C of mayonnaise
1/4 C of milk
2 t dill weed
1/2 t seasoning blend
1 bunch of romaine lettuce, torn
2 carrots, grated
1 C red onion, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced thin
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded
8 strips of bacon cook and crumbled

How to Make It:

In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, dill weed and seasoning blend.
Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator until ready to serve the salad.
Spread the torn lettuce into the bottom of clear bowl.
Scatter the carrots over the lettuce.
Scatter the onions over the carrots then lay the cucumbers over the onions.
Pour the chilled dressing over the vegetables resisting the urge to stir.
Scatter the peas over the cucumbers.
Spread the cheese over the peas and sprinkle the bacon over the top.

Makes 16 servings

This salad layered salad will look perfect on your Christmas buffet and it’s so simple to prepare. The dressing can be made the day before to give the flavors time to blend together.

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Creamy Cheese Cubed Potatoes

November 20, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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potatoesIf you prefer you may also use southern hash browns with peppers and onions.
What You Need:

2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of celery soup
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. chive and onion cream cheese
1 (2 lb.) pkg. frozen cubed potatoes
1 (4 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

The oven temperature is set to preheat to 350 degrees.
With a non stick cooking spray generously spray a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large microwavable bowl put the soup and cream cheese.
Microwave on high, covered 3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, stirring occasionally
Take from microwave and fold in the potatoes until well coated.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven 35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the potatoes evenly.
Put back in oven and bake 2 minutes longer until the cheese is starting to melt.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 40 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

You may use hash browns or potato slices to make these cheesy potatoes.

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