254 low cheese cooking light Recipes

frozen chopped spinach, cooked chicken , boned, and shredded, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, fat-free mayonnaise, light sour cream, low-fat cheddar cheese (grated ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, low sodium chicken broth (approximately ), penne pasta, french fried onion rings

chopped green onion, garlic clove, finely chopped, cooked chopped broccoli, low fat cottage cheese, eggs, milk, bisquick, salt and pepper, to taste, crumbled goat cheese or 1 tbsp light cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

deep dish pie shell , or 2 - (8 inch) regular pie shells, eggs - lightly beaten, plain yogurt (i use low-fat !!), swiss cheese, shredded (i use jack!! ), bacon - cooked and crumbled, onion, sliced thin (i use green onion and questimate the quantity!!), butter or oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheddar cheese, finely shredded, add anything your sweet heart desires

onion, finely chopped, butter, skinless and boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, finely chopped, white button mushrooms, sliced, sliced pancetta, chopped (optional), white wine, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, lasagna noodles , cooked al dente, grated light cheddar cheese or 2 cups mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper, butter, unbleached all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, ground nutmeg

boiling water, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper, salt, reduced-fat firm tofu, egg, lightly beaten, cooked jumbo pasta shells, olive oil, chopped onion (about 1 large), chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium), chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium), garlic cloves, minced, low-fat turkey breakfast sausage, casings removed, red wine, no-salt-added tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, freshly ground black pepper, salt, organic crushed tomatoes, grated fresh parmesan cheese

frozen hash brown potatoes, fat-free cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, onion, chopped, low-fat evaporated milk, light butter or margarine, melted, dried rosemary (optional), salt, pepper, vegetable cooking spray, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

white bread, light butter, sliced leeks (about 2), all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, shredded reduced-fat swiss cheese, divided, dried basil, salt, pepper, cooked long-grain brown rice, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, eggs, lightly beaten

all-purpose flour, low-salt chicken broth, reduced-fat milk, black pepper, margarine or butter, sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, hot cooked wide egg noodles (about 5 oz uncooked pasta), cubed cooked ham (such as light and lean), grated parmesan cheese, dry sherry, dry breadcrumbs

shrimp, cooked and peeled, less-fat cream cheese, light mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, thai fish sauce or low-sodium soy sauce, reduced-fat firm tofu, drained, dark sesame oil, minced peeled fresh ginger, garlic clove, minced, minced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, cooked and peeled shrimp (optional), cilantro sprig (optional)

eggs, cooked broccoli, chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, crumbled goat cheese and grated parmesan cheese or 1 tbsp light cream cheese and grated parmesan cheese, low fat cottage cheese, green onion, chopped, milk, bisquick baking mix, salt and pepper

water, salt, quick-cooking grits, uncooked, eggs, lightly beaten, minced reduced-fat, low-salt ham, sliced green onions, no-salt-added pinto beans, drained, no-salt-added salsa, divided, vegetable cooking spray, minced fresh cilantro, pepper, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, tomato slices (optional), fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

flour, light butter, low-fat milk, garlic cloves, pressed, parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, salt, basil, cayenne pepper, cooking sherry, cooked chicken, lemon juice

triscuit crackers, lettuce, chopped, turkey breast, chopped, shredded low-fat swiss cheese, divided, dijon mustard, light mayonnaise, tomato, chopped with juices drained, cooked bacon, crumbles...i like to use hormel cooked bacon pieces sold next to the standard bacon bits (optional)

margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, low-fat (1 percent ) milk, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, dry sherry, salt, ground red pepper, onion powder, texas toast, lightly toasted, sliced cooked turkey breast, thick) slices tomato (about 2 tomatoes), freshly ground black pepper, bacon slices, cooked and crumbled, paprika

shiitake mushrooms, quartered, presliced portabella mushrooms, halved, button mushrooms, quartered, chopped cooked dark turkey meat (about 12 oz), dry red wine, dried thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground red pepper, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, sliced green onion, chopped fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, cooked long grain and wild rice blend (such as uncle ben s), tub-style light cream cheese, parsley sprigs (optional)

manicotti shells, uncooked, part-skim ricotta cheese, pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, egg, lightly beaten, egg white, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, low-fat roasted garlic pasta sauce

boiling water, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, fresh ground black pepper, salt, reduced-fat firm tofu, egg, lightly beaten, cooked jumbo pasta shells, olive oil, chopped onions, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat turkey breakfast sausage, casings removed, red wine, no-added-salt tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, fresh ground black pepper, salt, organic crushed tomatoes, grated fresh parmesan cheese