Tag: Cheddar Cheese

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Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup water 2 cups CHICKEN-VEGETABLE TOSS 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 6 tablespoons salsa 6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Combine black beans and water in a […]

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Breakfast Pizza

Make a light version of breakfast pizza with turkey sausage, reduced-fat cheese and shredded potatoes. It’s a great choice for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) can reduced-fat refrigerated crescent dinner roll dough Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar […]

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Southwestern Omelet

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead. Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped green […]

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Low-Carb Chicken and Cheddar Lettuce Wraps

This fresh, crunchy wrap sandwich is brimming with vegetables, yet still delivers a satisfying amount of protein thanks to the chicken and cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce is what keeps this wrap sandwich ultra low in carbs (just 4 grams per serving). The hardest part of this 10-minute recipe is rolling the sandwich, but our parchment […]

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Artichoke Quiche

This quiche has a cheesy rice crust instead of a pastry crust, so not only is it a hearty meatless main dish, it’s also gluten free.   Ingredients 2 cups cooked long-grain rice 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 3/4 cup egg substitute, divided 1 teaspoon dried dillweed 1/2 teaspoon salt […]

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Sunny Frittata

A combination of eggs, cheddar cheese, and orange bell pepper lends the frittata a cheerful hue. Substitute red or green bell pepper, if you prefer. Stir the egg mixture while it cooks for the first two minutes to keep it from browning too much. Total time: 45 minutes. Ingredients 2 cups egg substitute 1/2 cup […]

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Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag brown rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 8 ounces presliced button mushrooms 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (12-ounce) bag microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups […]

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Southwestern Omelet

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead. Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped green […]

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Low-Carb Chicken and Cheddar Lettuce Wraps

This fresh, crunchy wrap sandwich is brimming with vegetables, yet still delivers a satisfying amount of protein thanks to the chicken and cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce is what keeps this wrap sandwich ultra low in carbs (just 4 grams per serving). The hardest part of this 10-minute recipe is rolling the sandwich, but our parchment […]

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken

nstead of using pimiento cheese as a sandwich filling, try using it as a filling for skillet-cooked chicken breasts. The traditional pimiento cheese recipes call for the classic Southern spread served on toast or in a simple sandwich. By stuffing the tangy pimento cheese spread into chicken breasts, you dress up a classic recipe without adding […]