Crockpot Mexican Chicken PointsPlus+ = 6

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/4 lbs total)
2 (14-1/2 oz) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and sliced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 recipe Parsley Topping (See Below)

Directions:

1. Place onions in a 3-1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker. Top with the potatoes and chicken thighs.
Drain juices from one can of tomatoes and discard the juice; do NOT drain the second can.
In a bowl stir together the drained and undrained tomatoes, the jalapeno pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cinnamon and cloves. Pour over all in cooker.

2.Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours. Sprinkle Parsley Topping over individual servings.

Parsley Topping

1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
In a small bowl stir together the snipped parsley and chopped olives.
Makes about 3/4 cup.

Yield: 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh, 3/4 cup vegetable mixture and about 2 tbsp topping per serving.


Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ = 6

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 228, Fat 5g, Cholesterol 78mg, Sodium 287mg, Sugars 9g, Carbohydrates 25g, Fiber 5g,
Protein 22g

Tilapia Fish Tacos PointsPlus 6

This fresh and savory fish taco is swimming in flavor. The cabbage shreds provide a necessary crunch while our chewy Reduced Fat Mexican Shredded Cheese mingles well with the Southwest seasoning and the salsa to deliver a delicious kick.

Ingredients

16 oz uncooked tilapia fillet(s), (Four 4 oz. fillets)  
1 spray(s) cooking spray  
1/4 tsp table salt  
1 tsp spiced seasoning mix, (Southwest seasoning)  
4 item(s) corn tortilla(s), (6 inch, whole wheat)  
2 cup(s) shredded red cabbage  
4 oz Weight Watchers reduced fat Mexican style blend shredded cheese, (half package)  
4 Tbsp fat-free plain Greek yogurt  
1/2 cup(s) fat free salsa  

Instructions

Preheat oven broiler. Coat tilapia fillets with cooking spray. Season with salt and Southwest seasoning. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until fish easily flakes.

Lay tortillas out on your work surface. Place 1 fillet, ½ cup cabbage and 1 oz. Reduced Fat Mexican Blend Shreds in each tortilla. Fold up and serve each with 1 Tbsp. yogurt and 2 Tbsp. salsa on the side.

Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich PointsPlus = 9

This Greek specialty is sure to become a new dinner staple. The chicken is crusted with a lemony, soy-herb sauce and served in a pita with a yogurt-cucumber sauce.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice  
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce  
1 Tbsp honey  
2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced  
2 tsp olive oil, garlic-flavored or extra-virgin  
1 tsp dried oregano  
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s), four 4 oz pieces  
1/2 cup(s) plain fat free yogurt  
1/2 cup(s) cucumber(s), shredded  
1 Tbsp dill, fresh, chopped  
1/2 tsp garlic powder  
4 large whole wheat pita(s), halved  


Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

In a shallow baking pan, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, oil and oregano; add chicken and turn to coat.

Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken once or twice during cooking.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, dill and garlic powder.

When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice each piece crosswise into thin strips and place inside pita pocket halves. Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce into each pita half. Yields 2 halves per serving. 

Tortilla Roll-Ups Plus+ 2 Per Serving

Ingredients:

1/2 of (8 oz) pkg. Neufachel cream cheese, softened
4 oz soft Chevre (goat cheese)
1 tbsp skim milk
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup roasted red sweet peppers,
drained and finely chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
8 (8 inch) whole wheat or plain flour tortillas
2 cups, packed, fresh spinach leaves

Directions:

1. For Filling:

In a medium size bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add goat cheese, milk, garlic and black pepper; beat until smooth. Stir in red peppers and basil.

2. To Assemble:

Divide filling among tortillas, spreading to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
Arrange spinach leaves over filling to cover. Carefully roll tortillas up tightly. Cover and chill roll ups for 2 to 24 hours. Tote in an insulated container with ice packs.

3. Using a sharp knife, cut roll ups crosswise into 48 pieces.

Yield: 24 servings ( 2 Roll Ups Per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 74, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 165 mg,
Carbs 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

Biggest-Loser Strawberry Waffles WW PointsPlus+ = 3

Biggest-Loser Strawberry Waffles is a delicious, quick and easy recipe for a healthy, low calories, low fat, NO cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates, and WeightWatchers (3) PointsPlus breakfast. Makes 4 Servings. Biggest-Loser Strawberry Waffles will be loved by everyone.

ingredients: biggest-loser-strawberry-waffles

4 Frozen low fat, whole grain or whole wheat waffles
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

directions:

1. Toast the waffles according to package directions.

2. Place one waffle on each of 4 plates and mound 1/2 cup strawberries on top of each waffle.

3. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped topping over strawberries on each waffle and serve.




Yield: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1

WW PointsPlus+ = 3
Carb Choices: 1-1/2

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 113, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 221mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Fiber 3g, Protein 3g

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Pecan Cake Bars Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 cups chopped pecans
1 cup raisins, preferably golden
1 cup finely chopped pitted dates

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Coat the bottom and sides of a large (17-by-12-inch) baking sheet with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Add eggs one at a time and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
4. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until well combined. Add cinnamon and nutmeg; stir until blended into the mixture completely. Add pecans, raisins and dates to the rest of the flour mixture. (Coating the dried fruit and nuts helps distribute them in the mix.) Stir the flour-coated fruit and nuts into the batter. Do not overstir. Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan with a spatula. (Coat the spatula with cooking spray, if necessary, to make spreading easier.)
5. Bake for 45 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the sides. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 45 minutes. Invert onto a large cutting board and remove the parchment. Cut into 48 squares.



1 Per Serving

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 132 calories; 7 g fat; 18 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbs;
9 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 43 mg sodium

Banana-Berry Freezer Pops WW PointsPlus+ = 2

Banana-Berry Freezer Pops is an easy recipe for a delicious snack or treat made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas and yogurt. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sodium, low carbohydrates, low sugars, low cholesterol, heart-healthy, diabetic and WeightWatchers (2) PointsPlus+ recipe. Makes 6 servings. This could be used in many situations. Great for a hot weather snack. Banana-Berry Freezer Pops will be loved by your family and friends.

INGREDIENTS:banana-berry-freezer-pops

1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup thawed light whipped topping
1 (5.3 oz) container honey nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup fresh strawberry halves
1/2 small banana, cut into chunks
1/4 cup blueberries
6 wooden popsicle sticks
6 (3 oz) paper cups

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingrdients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.

2. Pour into 6 (3 oz) paper cups; cover with foil. Insert popsicle stick into center of each cup.

3.  Freeze several hours or until firm. Peel off paper cups just before serving.

Yield: 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 per serving.



WW PointsPlus+ = 2
Carb Choices: 1

Diet Exchange:
1 Starch

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories 50, Total Fat 1.5g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 15mg, Sugars 9g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fiber 1g, Protein 2g

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IMPORTANT: This site is not qualified in nutrition or medicine. Diabetes is a serious disease that requires medical attention by a professional. The recipes on this site should not be taken as medical advice. Always use caution when reading a recipe, and always pay attention to exchange sizes. Blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individual dietary guidelines that are set in place by a medical physician. Some of the recipes do use small amounts of sugar. Please check with your physician first. Recipes with sugar are not suitable for all diabetics.

Orange-Dream Cheesecake WW PointsPlus+ = 2

Orange-Dream Cheesecake is a delicious and easy recipe for a dessert that will bring back the taste of the “Orange Dreambar” from the ice cream truck in our childhood years. The difference is this is even better in that it is a cheesecake. It is also a low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates, low sugars, heart-healthy, diabetic, WeightWatchers (2) PointsPlus recipe. Makes (8) Servings. Orange-Dream Cheesecake will be loved by everyone in your family and all your friends and guests.orange-dream-cheesecake

INGREDIENTS:

1 graham cracker, crushed
2/3 cup boiling water
1 (.3 oz) box sugar-free orange gelatin
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) tub fat-free cream cheese
2 cups thawed fat-free whipped topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs onto the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray. (Note: If you don’t have a springform pan a 9 inch pie plate may be used instead.).

2. Add the boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Cool 5 minutes; pour into blender. Add cottage cheese and cream cheese; blend well. Pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan; smooth out the top.

3. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. When ready to serve, run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; remove rim. If desired, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and thin orange slices just before serving.





Yield: 8 Servings.

WW PointsPlus+ = 2
Carb Choices: 1

Diet Exchange:
1 Carbohydrate + 1 Meat(L)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 90, Total Fat 1.5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 300mg, Sugars 4g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 0g, Protein 8g

DISCLAIMER: Weight Watchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International Inc. Points and PointsPlus are trademarks of Weight Watchers International Inc. Authentic information about the program is only available at your local Weight Watchers meeting. This site is not affiliated with Weight Watchers International in any way and Weight Watchers has not reviewed this site for accuracy or suitability for WW members. Information on this site is based on recollections and assumptions of its author and is not warranted for any purpose by its author. All readers are encouraged to go to a Weight Watcher’s meeting for actual WW info. This site is presented under the rights of the First Amendment; rights worth fighting for. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.

IMPORTANT: This site is not qualified in nutrition or medicine. Diabetes is a serious disease that requires medical attention by a professional. The recipes on this site should not be taken as medical advice. Always use caution when reading a recipe, and always pay attention to exchange sizes. Blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individual dietary guidelines that are set in place by a medical physician. Some of the recipes do use small amounts of sugar. Please check with your physician first. Recipes with sugar are not suitable for all diabetics.

Iced Fruit Tea 1 Points+, makes 7 servings

Iced Fruit Tea is an easy and quick 10 minute recipe for a refreshing fruity tea that is perfect for the spring and summner. Peaches, raspberries and blueberries are combined together for this great beverage which is ALSO a heart-healthy, NO-FAT, NO CHOLESTEROL, low carbohydrates, low sodium and a WeightWatchers (1) PointsPlus and diabetic friendly recipe. Makes (7) Servings. Iced Fruit Tea will be loved by everyone in your family and all your guests.

INGREDIENTS:iced-fruit-tea

5  cups cold water
1 cup orange juice
1 pkt (makes 2 qt. drink) or 2 pkts (makes 1 qt. drink each)
Crystal Light Peach Flavor Iced Tea Mix*

2 fresh peaches, sliced
1 cup fresh red raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
*Note: Crystal Light packets come in two sizes. Please note packet size before preparing recipe.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add water and juice to drink mix in a large plastic or glass pitcher; stir until mix is dissolved.

2. Stir in fruit. Serve in glasses over ice.

YIELD: 7 Servings.
Serving Size: 1 cup per serving.







WW PointsPlus+ = 1

Carb Choices: 1

Diet Exchange:
1 Fruit

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 50, Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 10mg, Sugars 8g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g

DISCLAIMER: Weight Watchers is a registered trademark of Weight Watchers International Inc. Points and PointsPlus are trademarks of Weight Watchers International Inc. Authentic information about the program is only available at your local Weight Watchers meeting. This site is not affiliated with Weight Watchers International in any way and Weight Watchers has not reviewed this site for accuracy or suitability for WW members. Information on this site is based on recollections and assumptions of its author and is not warranted for any purpose by its author. All readers are encouraged to go to a Weight Watcher’s meeting for actual WW info. This site is presented under the rights of the First Amendment; rights worth fighting for. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.

IMPORTANT: This site is not qualified in nutrition or medicine. Diabetes is a serious disease that requires medical attention by a professional. The recipes on this site should not be taken as medical advice. Always use caution when reading a recipe, and always pay attention to exchange sizes. Blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individual dietary guidelines that are set in place by a medical physician. Some of the recipes do use small amounts of sugar. Please check with your physician first. Recipes with sugar are not suitable for all diabetics

Cheesy Cauliflower Tots 2 Points+ Per Serving

Ingredients:

Cooking spray
1 head cauliflower, trimmed (about 1 ½ pounds)
1 egg
1 egg white
½ cup reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 scallions, white and green parts, minced
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper



Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat one large or two small baking sheets with cooking spray. Set aside.
Steam the cauliflower for 10-12 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool. Once cool, mince the cauliflower.
Stir the remaining ingredients into the minced cauliflower, and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
After resting, stir the mixture again. Scoop cauliflower with a tablespoon measure onto the sprayed baking sheet. Form the ball into the shape of a tater-tot. Repeat to make 35 tots.
Spray the top of each tot with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the tots and bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.




Makes 7 Servings (2 Tots Per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 80 calories; 3 g fat; 30 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbs;
6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 150 mg sodium

Crock Pot Ham & Potato Soup Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

7 c. diced potatoes (about 4 medium)
1 c. diced onion (about 1 medium)
1 large carrot, chopped
2 c. ham, diced
5. c. hot water
1 Knorr Chicken Bullion cube (extra large size that
makes 1 quart broth or 4 small cubes that make 1 cup each)
1 c. 2% milk
1/2 c. sour cream
Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions:

Add diced potatoes, onion, carrot, and ham to a crock pot. Dissolve chicken bullion in 5 cups hot water, then add this to the crock pot also. Cook on low 7 hours, or high 3 hours. Then add milk and sour cream. Stir and cook an additional 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes twelve 1-cup servings.

If you'd like a thicker soup, just before adding milk and sour cream, remove 2-3 cups of the potatoes and slightly mash, then return the mashed mixture to the crock pot.

Makes 12 Servings (About 1 Cup Per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories: 151.7; Fat: 5.3 g; Cholesterol: 18.7 mg;
Sodium: 534.2 mg; Carbs: 19.5 g; Fiber: 2.5 g; Protein: 6.9 g 

Cheddar, Ham and Egg Casserole Plus+ 6 Per Serving

Ingredients:

Cooking spray
6 ounces thinly-sliced deli ham,
torn into quarters
4 whole-wheat English muffins,
split, toasted and halved
4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2/3 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar, divided
4 large eggs
3 large egg whites
3 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Lightly mist a round 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Alternately place the ham and muffins in the dish to make a shingled pattern. Sprinkle the scallions and 1/3 cup cheddar over the casserole.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Pour the custard filling over the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 5 hours and up to overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the casserole on a large rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden around edges and just set, about 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.


Makes 8 Equal Servings

Nutritional Info: Calories 227; Total Fat 8g; Protein 17g; Carb 22.5g

Boston Cream Pie Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (1.0 oz.) Jell-O vanilla fat free,
sugar free instant pudding
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 cup thawed cool whip lite whipped topping, divided
1 prepared round angel food cake (10 oz.),
cut horizontally into 3 layers
1 square Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

Directions:

Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP.

Stack cake layers on serving plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers.

Microwave chocolate and remaining cool whipin microwaveable bowl on high 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spoon over cake. Refrigerate 1 hour, or up until 4 hours, removing from refrigerator 30 min. before serving.
Makes 10 Servings


Nutritional Info: Calories 130; Carbs 24g; Protein 3g; Fat 3g; Fiber 1g

Egg Salad 3 Points+ Per Serving

Ingredients:

4 large eggs
2 large egg whites, boil these as whole eggs and discard the yolks
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon table salt
dill
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

1. Place eggs in a medium saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them; set pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Boil 10 minutes; drain and place eggs in an ice-water bath.
3. When eggs are cool enough to handle, remove shells.
4. Discard yolks from two of the eggs. Cut remaining whole eggs and whites into 1/2-inch pieces (or use an egg slicer).
5. Transfer eggs to a medium bowl. Add chives, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and pepper; mix until blended.


Makes 4 (1/2 Cup Servings)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 106, Total Fat 7 g, Protein 8 g, Carbs 1.3 g, Sodium 456 mg, Fiber 0.1 g
(Bread Not Included In Points Total!)

Chicken Fiesta Dip Plus+ 5 Per Serving

Ingredients:

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Philadelphia Cheese, softened
1 cup Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1 pkt. (1-1/4 oz.) Taco Seasoning Mix
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup Kraft Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely,
Shredded Four Cheese, divided
4 green onions, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Wheat Thins Big Snacks

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F.

Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheese and onions.

Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with Wheat Thins

Makes 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 11 Wheat Thins Per Serving


Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 190; Fat 8g; Carbs 24g; Fiber 2g; Protein 6g

Crab Cake Burgers Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 pound crabmeat
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 dashes hot sauce, such as
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
favorite toppings (optional)
whole wheat buns

Directions:

Mix crab, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, onion powder, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl. Form into 6 patties.

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the butter stops foaming. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on whole wheat buns with favorite toppings. Points not included for buns.




Makes 6 Servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 163, Carbs 6 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g

Taco Casserole Plus+ 4 Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 lb ground skinless chicken breast
1/2 c onions, chopped
1/2 c bell peppers, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 ozs taco sauce
1 c fat-free sour cream
1 c fat-free cottage cheese
1 c low-fat tortilla chips, whole or broken up
1 c low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 c salsa

Directions:

Heat oven to 400. Spray cooking spray on bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, peppers, and garlic clove until tender. Add seasoning mix and taco sauce; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese; set aside. Place half the broken chips in the bottom of casserole dish. Add meat mixture to cover the chips, then cover the meat with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining crushed chips. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cheese has melted. Top with 3/4 cup salsa if desired.




Makes 8 (1 Cup Servings)

Nutritional Info Per Serving:
287 Calories; 4g Fat; 25g Protein; 34g Carbs; 43mg Cholesterol; 2g Fiber

WW Recipes - Strawberry Pretzel Salad Squares 2 Points+ Per Serving

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, melted
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel Cheese (12 oz.), softened
2 Tbsp. fat-free milk
1 cup thawed Cool Whip Free Whipped Topping
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (0.6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced


Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F.

Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool.

Beat Neufchatel, remaining sugar and milk until blended. Stir in Cool Whip; spread onto crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over Neufchatel layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Makes 24 Squares (1 Square Per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 110 calories; 7 g fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbs;
2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 160 mg sodium