20 lightened cheddar Recipes

butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks, vegetable broth (or chicken), light sour cream, light cheddar cheese, grated, butter, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, brown sugar (optional), stalks chives , cut into 1-inch pieces

broccoli florets , small florette pieces, light mayonnaise, splenda sugar substitute, rice wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, dried craisins, almonds, sliced, cheddar cheese, shredded

lean ground beef, salt, diced minced onion, paprika, chili powder (spanish is best), water, flour tortillas (6-inchinch ), low fat refried beans, diced tomato, mild picante sauce, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese, chopped green onion, sliced black olives

fat-free cottage cheese, skim milk, macaroni, light butter, flour, skim milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, cheddar cheese, shredded, breadcrumbs

chicken stock, polenta, cheddar cheese, dried herbs, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper

neufatel cheese, softened (light cream cheese), light sour cream or 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, taco seasoning mix, shredded iceberg lettuce, salsa, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, chopped cucumber (optional), diced green chilis (optional), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup low-fat mexican style taco cheese

butter, melted, garlic cloves, minced, parsley, fresh, chopped, reduced-fat baking mix, cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, nonfat milk

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, butter, flour, buttermilk , warmed in microwave, whole milk , warmed in microwave, good cheddar cheese, shredded, whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded, garlic powder, salt to taste, pepper to taste, parmesan cheese

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips, oil, water, dry sherry, deluxe broccoli florets, thawed, fat-free cream of chicken soup, instant brown rice, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

butter, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, nonfat milk, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni, cooked (or other small pasta), breadcrumbs, ham steaks, cubed

whole chicken, celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each, carrots, cut into 3 pieces each, salt, butter, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic clove, pressed, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, dried oregano, ground cumin, mexican-style chili powder, grated 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, fajita-size corn tortillas , cut into 1/2-inch strips

red potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, evaporated milk, salt and pepper

ground turkey, onion, chopped, crisp cooked bacon, chopped in bits, eggs, light sour cream, fat-free half-and-half, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, garlic clove, minced

ground sirloin, red onion, chopped, diced green chiles, corn tortillas , cut into 1-inch pieces, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, sliced ripe black olives, mild enchilada sauce, light sour cream, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided, toppings: shredded lettuce , diced tomato, finely chopped red onion

potato , scrubbed clean, olive oil, chili, your favorite cheddar cheese sauce (i like ragu), broccoli floret, steamed, bacon , cooked till crispy (optional)

spaghetti, butter, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup (plus 1 can of milk), chicken broth, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked turkey, cubed (or chicken), frozen peas, thawed, dried breadcrumbs

fat free chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, quick-cooking grits, velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed, skim milk, egg beaters egg substitute, light butter, reduced-fat cheddar cheese

whole green chilies, reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, longhorn cheese , can substitute medium cheddar, scallions, white and green parts sliced, low-fat milk, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mexican tomato sauce , with chiles