Tag: cream cheese

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts 17

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 8 oz chopped frozen spinach cooked according to package directions and squeezed dry. 3 oz feta crumbled ( about 1/2 cup ) 4 oz cream cheese 1 clove garlic diced 1/4 teaspoon salt divided 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit. Mix the chopped […]

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Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower Pizza 15

Sure, everyone loves a good cauliflower pizza crust, but have you tried roasted cauliflower as the pizza topper? This sheet pan pizza is a game changer and sure to become a new household favorite. Cauliflower is roasted with a bounty of garlic to develop aromatic flavor and buttery texture before being piled high on whole-wheat […]

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Mushroom and Sausage Ragù with Polenta 7

This hearty entrée features a mushroom and sausage ragù (Italian meat-and-tomato pasta sauce) served over creamy polenta.  Cook the polenta while the ragù simmers so everything will be ready and hot at the same time. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pound cremini […]

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Mushroom and Sausage Ragù with Polenta 17

This hearty entrée features a mushroom and sausage ragù (Italian meat-and-tomato pasta sauce) served over creamy polenta.  Cook the polenta while the ragù simmers so everything will be ready and hot at the same time. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 pound cremini […]

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Bacon Pierogi Bake 12

Similar to Italy’s ravioli, “pierogis” are Polish dumplings made from unleavened bread dough and stuffed with a filling, typically made from potatoes.  In this dish, potato-and-onion pierogis are covered with a creamy sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly and topped with bacon, green onions, and tomatoes.  Bake in individual gratin dishes for fun individual […]

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Turkey Tetrazzini 8

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 pound turkey cutlets 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose […]

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach 12

Ingredients Cooking spray 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese […]

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Creamy Asparagus, Herb, and Pea Pasta 18

You can use bacon in place of pancetta for a smoky hit. Ingredients 2 thin pancetta slices (about 5/8 ounce) 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup) 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese 8 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta) 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) asparagus […]

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Turkey Sliders

Light the grill for crowd-pleasing, mini turkey burgers — because size doesn’t always have to matter. Patty on water rolls and top with pepperoncini peppers, if desired. Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened […]

Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

Ingredients 2 center-cut bacon slices 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup) 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup) 1 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup minced green onions 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 small garlic clove, minced 14 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise […]