Monthly Archives: September 2015

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Muffins
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 muffin pizzas
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pizza sauce; 8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 (13.75 ounce) package Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust; 2 ounces Hormel Mini Pepperoni

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

September 21, 201511 Smart Points, 8 Points Plus, Italian, School LunchMintymomma

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12 muffin pizzas

Serving Size: 2 muffin pizzas

Calories per serving: 8

Sodium per serving: 11

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Ingredients

1/4 cup pizza sauce
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 (13.75 ounce) package Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust
2 ounces Hormel Mini Pepperoni

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (or as package directed) and grease the cupcake pan.
Take pizza dough and unroll. Take biscuit cutter and cut 12 circles.
Place a circle in each of the cupcake molds. Try to push the dough in the molds so that it goes up the sides as well. I then reknead the dough and roll it out again and cut 12 more mini circles from a smaller biscuit cutter. Make sure to use all the dough evenly.
Bake 8 minutes to set dough.
Add pizza sauce, evenly divided among the 12 cupcake molds.
Add mozzarella cheese, evenly divided among the 12 cupcake molds.
Add mini pepperonis, evenly divided among the 12 cupcake molds. I usually get 11 mini pepperonis per cupcake mold in 2 ounces of mini pepperonis.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Green Bean Casserole

September 20, 20154 Points Plus, 4 Smart Points, Side Dish, VegetableMintymomma

Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole

Calories per serving: 4

Sodium per serving: 4

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup
3/4 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French's French Fried Onions, divided

Instructions

Mix soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot.
Stir. Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. bake 5 minutes or until onions are golden.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: French's French Fried Onions container

It has been adapted to be lower in Points Plus/Smart Points.

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Easy Chili Mac

September 20, 2015Beef, Main DishMintymomma

Easy Chili Mac

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 9 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups chili mac and 2 tablespoons cheese

Easy Chili Mac

Weight Watchers 7 Points Plus Weight Watchers 8 SmartPoints

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (or 2 ounces)
1 pound ground sirloin
1/4 cup refrigerated chopped onion (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili with beans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ground sirloin and onion (or onion powder); cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring to crumble beef.
Add chili, salt, and pepper to beef mixture. Bring to a simmer. cook 2 minutes or until beef is done. Stir in pasta. Spoon beef mixture into 4 bowls; top with cheese, and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2013 p.44

This recipe was originally Easy Turkey Chili Mac, but I substituted ground sirloin for the ground turkey breast. If you use, 3/4 pound ground turkey breast in place of the 1 pound ground sirloin, then it would be 6 Points Plus for a serving.

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Baked Spaghetti

September 20, 20158 Smart Points, Beef, Main Dish, PastaMintymomma

8 SmartPoints per serving

Baked Spaghetti

Prep Time: 13 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole

Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

7.25 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 pound ground sirloin
1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
24 ounce jar lower-sodium marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces pre-shredded reduced-fat Italian-blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Basil leaves (optional)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt; drain.
While pasta cooks, cook beef and mushrooms in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain beef mixture, and return to pan. Stir in whole jar of marinara sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
Place pasta in a 13x9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture over pasta mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2015 p.29

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Pork Chops with Almond Sauce

September 20, 2015Main Dish, PorkMintymomma

Pork Chops with Almond Sauce

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2 pork chops and 2 tablespoons sauce

Pork Chops with Almond Sauce

Weight Watchers 8 Points Plus Weight Watchers 9 SmartPoints

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
8 (2 ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/4-inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup fat-free lower-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon butter
Cooking spray

Instructions

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds to pan; coat almonds with cooking spray. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Remove almonds from pan; set aside.
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of pork to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove pork from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and pork.
Add broth to pan, scraping pan to loosed browned bits. Add orange marmalade; cook 1 minute or until marmalade melts and mixture is slightly thick, stirring constantly. Add toasted almonds and butter, stirring until butter melts. Spoon sauce over pork.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2015 p.32

This recipe calls for low-sugar orange marmalade, but I was never able to find any so I used the regular version. If you can find the low-sugar version, then it is 7 Points Plus (or 8 Smart Points) for a serving. You can also add 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme. Add the thyme when you add the marmalade.

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Sweet Potato Patties

September 20, 2015Side Dish, VegetableMintymomma

Sweet Potato Patties

Total Time: 26 minutes

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 patty

Calories per serving: 3

Sodium per serving: 5

Ingredients

3 (9 ounce) individually wrapped microwaveable sweet potatoes
1 1/3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Chopped fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions

Microwave potatoes according to package directions for multiple potatoes; cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp. Place potato pulp in a medium bowl, and mash with a fork. Add panko and next 4 ingredients, stirring until combined. Place flour n a shallow dish. Using floured hands, shape potato mixture into 12 (3 inch) patties; dredge each patty in flour, shaking off excess flour. Discard any remaining flour.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 6 patties to pan; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove patties from pan; place on a serving platter, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 2 tablespoons oil and 6 patties. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2014 p.74

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Beefy Skillet Penne

September 20, 20159 Points Plus, 9 Smart Points, Beef, Italian, Main Dish, PastaMintymomma

Beefy Skillet Penne

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups

Calories per serving: 9

Sodium per serving: 9

Beefy Skillet Penne

Ingredients

1 pound ground sirloin
1 cup refrigerated prechopped onion (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 cups roasted garlic pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces preshredded 6-cheese Italian-blend cheese (about 1 cup), divided
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add first 3 ingredients; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; return beef mixture to pan.
While beef mixture cooks, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; add pasta to beef mixture in pan. Stir in pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt. reduce heat to medium.
Combine 2 ounces Italian-blend cheese and ricotta cheese in a bowl. drop by heaping tablespoonfuls over meat mixture, and sprinkle with 2 ounces Italian-blend cheese. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley and black pepper, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2014 p.25

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Schnitzel Chicken

September 20, 20156 Smart Points, 7 Points Plus, Chicken, Main DishMintymomma

Schnitzel Chicken

Total Time: 17 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet

Schnitzel Chicken

6 SmartPoints

Ingredients

1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 (4 ounce) chicken cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour, egg, and panko each in a shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge chicken in flour. Dip in egg; dredge in panko. Discard any remaining flour, egg, and panko.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Add half of chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until golden. Turn chicken over. Cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining chicken. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2015 p.33

In place of the garlic powder I used Pampered Chef's Garlic and Herb Rub for a different taste. It was amazing!!

If you can't find whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular without changing the SmartPoints per serving.

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Pork Paprikash with Egg Noodles

September 20, 20156 Points Plus, 6 Smart Points, Main Dish, PorkMintymomma

Pork Paprikash with Egg Noodles

Total Time: 14 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup noodles and 1/2 cup pork mixture

Pork Paprikash with Egg Noodles

6 SmartPoints

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked egg noodles (about 4 cups)
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onion (or 2 teaspoons onion powder)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and keep warm.
While noodles cook, combine pork and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and shake to coat.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and cook 5 minutes or until pork is done, stirring frequently. Remove pork from pan, and keep warm.
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add onion (or onion powder), and sauté 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, and cook 30 seconds stirring constantly. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer, and cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat, and stir in sour cream. Return pork to pan, and toss gently to coat. Serve pork mixture over hot cooked noodles.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes Winter 2015 p.31

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Bacon-Ranch Chicken Pasta

September 20, 20157 Points Plus, 7 Smart Points, Chicken, Main Dish, PastaMintymomma

Bacon-Ranch Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 16 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories per serving: 7

Sodium per serving: 7

Bacon-Ranch Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked medium yolk-free egg noodles
1 tablespoon light butter
1 (12 ounce) package fresh broccoli florets
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
8 tablespoons real bacon pieces
1 ounce shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Add butter, and stir to combine; keep warm.
While noodles cook, microwave broccoli according to package directions. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine buttermilk, sour cream, and dressing mix in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add noodles, broccoli, and chicken. Toss until noodles are coated. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper.

Notes

This recipe was taken from: Weight Watchers Five-Star Top-Rated Recipes Summer 2013 p.42

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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

Green Bean Casserole

Easy Chili Mac

Baked Spaghetti

Pork Chops with Almond Sauce

Sweet Potato Patties

Beefy Skillet Penne

Schnitzel Chicken

Pork Paprikash with Egg Noodles

Bacon-Ranch Chicken Pasta