Mini Cheddar Meatloaf

I never liked meatloaf until I had this. Another recipe from my wonderful sis-in-law Jill! Thanks again Jill!!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup oatmeal

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

Sauce:

2/3 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp mustard

Directions:

on a greased pan (i cover the pan in foil then spray it, makes for less clean up) combine all ingredients and then form individual loafs/balls (usually makes about 5)

spoon sauce on

Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes

enjoy!

Ginger Ale Meatballs

Yummy as Meatball subs/sandwiches

I got this from my wonderful sis-in-law Jill, Thanks Jill!!

Ingredients:

1 2lb bag of meatballs (i use the home style from Walmart)

3 cups ginger ale (or two cans)

3 cups ketchup

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

Directions:

1. Put frozen meatballs in a slow cooker sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

2. in a separate bowl combine ginger ale, ketchup and garlic

3. Pour sauce over meatballs.

4. cook on low for 6-8 hrs or on high for about 3 hrs

Brunswick Stew

YUM!

combine in a large pot or large crockpot

1 can BBQ pork

1 can BBQ beef

1 can chicken

1 can lima beans (do not drain water)

1 can white potatoes (whole or diced, your choice, DRAIN WATER)

1 can corn (do not drain water)

1 can creamed corn

1 can sweet peas (do not drain water)

1 can stewed tomatoes (fire roasted gives it a better flavor)

minced onion (to your liking)

worshshire sauce (to taste)

ground pepper to taste

cook in crock pot or on stove for several hours)

enjoy with corn bread, crackers or anything you want, yum yum and easy!

Low calorie Choc. Chip cookies.

I found this recipe and it has been a great snack when craving cookies.

The way I make it they turn out to be about 25 calories per cookie.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons margarine (I use I can’t Believe it’s not butter, fat free)

5 tablespoons plain non-fat yogurt

1/2 cup sugar (I use Splenda)

1/4 cup light brown sugar (i just use regular brown sugar)

2 table spoons cornstarch

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 table spoons skim milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Beat margarine, yogurt, sugars, cornstarch, applesauce, milk, and vanilla until well mixed

2. Then add flour and baking soda/powder, and salt, beat until smooth- then add choc. chips.

3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 350 for 6-10 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Pineapple Sidedish

Trust me it's GOOD! Doesn't sound like these ingredients should go together but they do!


2 (20-oz) cans chunk pineapple
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick butter
1 sleeve Ritz crackers

Drain pineapple and save 6 tablespoons of juice; combine with sugar and flour. Add cheese, pineapple and 1/2 stick melted butter. Top with crackers; drizzle remainder of melted butter over crackers. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 deprees. this is especially good with pork.