Cauliflower All Gratin

Cauliflower Au Gratin...
Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Gluten Free, High Protein, High Vit C, Zero Trans Fat, South Beach Diet Approved. Potato Au Gratin alternative.

*CAULIFLOWER:
6 c Cauliflower Flourettes  (1.5 sm/1 lg head)
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 c Frozen Green Peas (opt'l)

Boil until tender. Drain thoughly. Set aside.

*CREAM MIXTURE:
4 oz Cream Cheese, fat free, softened (1/2 reg size block)
3/4 c Plain Greek Yogurt, fat free (or light sour cream)
2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (opt'l)
1 tsp Parsley, dried (opt'l)
1/2 tsp Paprika  (opt'l)

1/4 c Green Onion, chopped (4 stalks)
8 oz pkg Diced Ham, lean, 96% fat free

*COMBINE:
Cauliflower into cream mixture.

*FILL DISH:
2 tsp XV Olive Oil

Pour contents into greased baking dish (med size deep sided casserole dish)

*TOP WITH:
3/4 c Grated Cheddar Cheese, low fat

*BAKE:
Uncovered in preheated 350 deg oven for 30 minutes. Stand 10 min.

Servings: 8, about 1 cup ea

Nutritional Info:
Calories 125
Fat 2.8g
Protein 15.2g
Total Carbs 9.5g
(Sugar 6.1g/ Fiber 3.2)
Vit C 57%, Vit A 6.9%, Calcium 20%, Iron 3.6%,  Potassium 388.8 mg, Sodium 695.9 mg

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchilada's

Seasoned sour cream chicken 

stuffed with corn and black olives, 

topped with a creamy salsa sauce and cheese

Submitted by: ChiChi
Recipe Source: Created by Karen Grady
Keywords: no cream of chicken soup rotisserie chicken shredded sour cream Mexican baked casserole burrito flavorful 

Comment:  
After making many batches of bland, boring, no flavor chicken enchiladas...I decided to create my own.  My version is flavorful and delicious :) Finally!!

Ingredients & Directions:

*If not using broth, dissolve 1 boullion cube + 1c water, microwave 2 min.
*Grease a 9x13 casserole dish
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees

The Filling: 

3c Shredded Chicken (1.8lb Rotisserie)

1 pkg Taco Seasoning or Mexican Blend

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1/4c of 1c Chicken Broth-Bouillon

1c (8oz Tub) Sour Cream

1c Frozen Corn Kernels

1/2 can Whole Black Olives, sliced

Substitutions: 

Mexican Spice Blend: Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Oregano, Cumin, Paprika, Sugar, Garlic

Directions:

*In a bowl, mix chicken with seasonings. 

*Stir in sour cream and broth. 

*Toss in vegetables. 

*Makes 3.5 cups filling. 

The Salsa Cream Sauce: 

1/4c Butter (1/2 stick)
1/4c+2T Flour
1c Milk 2%
3/4c of 1c Chicken Broth-Bouillon
7 oz can Herdez Salsa Casera-Hot (sm can)

Substitutions:
1/2 can Rotel-Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies in the filling and use the other half as garnish. 1/2 can Chicken Broth or just use water. 

Directions:

*In a saucepan, make a roux with 1/4c butter and 1/4c flour. The additional 2 Tbsp of flour may be needed according to how much liquid is in the salsa or Rotel. 

*Whisk in liquids, then salsa. 

*Heat until thickened, stirring constantly. 

*This sauce will be a creamy reddish color. 

The Enchilada Wrap:

7-8 (8") Fajita Flour Tortillas

3/4c Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded

1c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Substitutions: 

corn tortillas, cheddar cheese inside.

Directions: 

*Using a 1/2 cup scoop, place filling on each tortilla.  

*Sprinkle 1.5T Mexican cheese in each one. 

*Roll and line up in a greased 9x13 dish. 

*Pour the sauce over the tops. 

*Sprinkle top with mozzarella. 

Bake it: 

Bake 30-35 min @ 350 degrees, until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. 

Serve it:

Shredded Lettuce (3/4c on the side of each enchilada=5c)

Black Beans

Tortilla Chips

Garnish it:

Sliced Jalapenos, chopped green onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, or fresh parsley

Preheat Oven to: 350 degrees

Special Tips or Information:


Quantity: 7 servings

Prep Time:
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Jumbo Stuffed Shells - 3 Cheese

Jumbo Stuffed Shells 

3 Cheese Shells baked in Marinara

Submitted by: ChiChi
Recipe Source: Karen's Own Recipe
Keywords: Italian, casserole, pasta, red, spaghetti, marinara, baked, sausage,

Ingredients:

1 box (12 oz) Jumbo Pasta Shells

Chopped Fresh Basil, for garnish

1/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (reserved) 

Cheese Stuffing:

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 lg tub (2 lb) Ricotta Cheese
     - or sm 15 oz tub Ricotta
      + sm 16 oz tub Cottage Cheese
     -or 1 lg 24 oz tub Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 Egg, beaten
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Dried Parsley

*1 lg (24 oz) jar Spaghetti Sauce

or make your own...

Karen's Marinara Sauce:
The Base:
1 lg jar (24 oz) Spaghetti Sauce, original flavor
1 can crushed or diced Tomatoes
2 tsp. Dried Garden Oregano
2 tsp. Dried Garden Basil
2 tsp. Dried Garden Parsley
1 Bay Leaf (optional)
Few springs of Dried Garden Thyme
Several Twists of Cracked Black Pepper
Few Twists of Cracked Sea Salt

The Saute:
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 cup Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
 2 cloves Garlic, minced
 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for saute
1 pat of Real Butter, for saute (optional)
1/4 cup Water or Chianti Dry Red Wine

*Add cooked crumbled sausage, Italian sausage or hamburger if meat sauce is desired.

Omelet Casserole

Omelet Casserole

Egg, Ham, Cheese & Hashbrowns

Submitted by: ChiChi
Recipe Source: Blender Bottle
Keywords: eggs oven baked breakfast casserole dinner

Ingredients:
8 Eggs

1 c Milk

1 c Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

2 c diced cooked ham

2 c Shredded Hash Browns

Salt & Pepper

Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole

Myrna's Recipe

Submitted by: ChiChi

Recipe Source: Myrna Kulow
Keywords: casserole beef hamburger mexican baked karen myrna

Casseroles