Breakfast Casserole

This was delicious!!

Breakfast Casserole
Cooking spray
1/2 cup stuffing cubes
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1 egg white
3/4 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup cooked lean ham, cubed

Spray 8x8 inch glass baking dish or small casserole dish with cooking spray. Add stuffing cubes. Sprinkle cheese on top of stuffing. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and dry mustard. Pour egg mixture over croutons and cheese. Sprinkle on cubed ham. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Let casserole stand at room temperature while oven heats. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, until eggs are set. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting. Can also be frozen and microwaved later.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving: 271 Calories; 9g Fat (31.2% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 167mg Cholesterol; 1115mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat.

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

This cake is tart, but good!

Strawberry Lemonade Cake
18.25 oz strawberry cake mix
4 oz unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 container sugar free lemonade mix
1 c. water

Preheat oven to 350^. Combine lemonade mix and water; set aside. Combine cake mix, apple sauce and egg whites; add 3/4 cup of the lemonade and mix well. Pour cake batter into bundt pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Let sit 5 minutes. Invert onto plate and poke with holes. Pour remaining lemonade over cake.
yield: 12 servings. Per serving= 191 Calories; 5g Fat (22.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 296mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

Slow Spanish Rice & Beans

This is good and spicy!

Slow Spanish Rice & Beans
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ c. yellow onion, chopped
½ c. chopped bell pepper
dash garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed & drained
15 oz can blacke beans, rinsed & drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 c water
1 tbsp soy sauce
¼ tsp pepper
10 oz enchilada sauce
1 c. uncooked instant brown rice

Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the onion,bell pepper and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and stir to coat. Transfer the onion mix to crockpot. Add beans, tomatoes, water and soy sauce season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. In the last ½ hour add rice and enchilada sauce.
Yield: 6 servings. Per serving (about 1 cup each)= 291 Calories; 8g Fat (24.0% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 858mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

Scottish Eggs

I found this recipe on the internet and was so intrigued I gave it a try. They are good and definitely a low-carb meal. A little odd but good.

Scottish Eggs
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
1 lb reduced fat sausage, thawed

Separate sausage into six amounts and flatten into a patty. Mold patty around hardboiled egg. Bake at 375^ about 30-40 minutes.
Yield: 6 eggs. Per egg= 249 Calories; 18g Fat (67.4% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 241mg Cholesterol; 542mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat.

Brown Sugar Spice Cookies

These had good flavor but recipe didn't make very many. I think I got 24 out of the batch. I skipped the topping.


Brown Sugar Spice Cookies
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg white
1 1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg -- freshly grated

Topping - optional (I skipped)
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg -- freshly grated

Preheat oven to 350. To prepare cookies, combine 1/3 cup sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed til light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg beaters; beat well. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level flours with a knife. Combine flours, baking powder, and next 4 ingredients (through 1/4 t nutmeg) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed til well blended. Shape the dough into balls. Place 2" apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten cookies with bottom of a glass. To prepare topping, combine sugar, cinnamon and dash of nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over cookies. Bake at 350 for 9 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on pans. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
Source: WW Boards / Posted by KimmDarlinn
30 @ 53 Calories; 1g Fat; 1g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium.
24 @ 67 Calories; 1g Fat; 1g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 50mg Sodium.
16 @ 100 Calories; 2g Fat; 2g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium.

Malibu Bay Breeze

This was delicious!


Malibu Bay Breeze
2 fluid ounces coconut flavored rum
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
4 fluid ounces diet cranberry juice

In a tall glass filled with ice, combine coconut rum, pineapple juice and cranberry juice.
Yield: 1 serving= 153 Calories; trace Fat (1.0% calories from fat); trace Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 33mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit.

Blackeyed Pea Salad

I didn't really like this but I do think black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder and the lime vinaigrette dressing would be good...i'll let you know!


2 cups blackeyed peas, canned
2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup light lime Vinaigrette, Paul Newman's

Combine all and chill. Could also add onions and bell pepper.

Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 174 Calories; 5g Fat (23.4% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 514mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch).