Taco Salad Bowls 
Prep Time: 20 min | Makes: 4 servings
What You Need!
4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1 Tbsp. chili powder, divided
3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup matchlike carrot sticks
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
4 cups torn salad greens
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Make It!
HEAT oven to 425°F.
CRUMPLE 4 large sheets of foil to make 4 (3-inch) balls; place on baking sheet. Place 1 tortilla over each ball; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. chili powder. Bake 6 to 8 min. or until tortillas are golden brown. (Tortillas will drape over balls as they bake.)
MEANWHILE, brown meat with carrots and remaining chili powder in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup salsa; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
MIX mayo and remaining salsa in large bowl. Add salad greens and tomatoes; toss to coat. Fill shells with greens mixture, meat mixture, cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 370 calories, 14g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 26g protein, 150%DV vitamin A, 30%DV vitamin C, 30%DV calcium, 25%DV iron.
TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
Chocolate-Raspberry "Flan"
Prep Time: 10 min plus refrigerating | Makes: 4 servings
What You Need!
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1/2 square BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate
1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
Make It!
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix. Stir 2 min. or until completely dissolved; set aside. Place chocolate, marshmallows and COOL WHIP in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred. Gradually add gelatin, beating with whisk after each addition until well blended.
POUR into 4 dessert dishes. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
TOP with berries just before serving.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 80 calories, 3g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Better-than-Ever
Cheesy Meat Lasagna
Prep Time: 30 min | Makes: 9 servings
What You Need!
3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 egg
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, drained
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Make It!
HEAT oven to 375°F.
BROWN meat with garlic and oregano in large saucepan. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes.
MIX egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with layers of 3 noodles, 1 cup cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup remaining sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce; cover.
BAKE 30 min. or until heated through. Uncover; top with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (Extra lean ground beef-3/4 lb.): 320 calories, 10g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 26g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 45%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.
Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole
Prep Time: 15 min | Makes: 5 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.
What You Need!
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower (3 cups)
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, cooked, drained
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Make It!
HEAT oven to 375°F.
PLACE frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables.
RETURN macaroni and vegetables to same saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add cooked meat and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. round casserole dish; cover.
BAKE 35 min. or until heated through. Uncover; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (ground beef, 2% version): 460 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 1170mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 9g sugars, 36g protein, 45%DV vitamin A, 60%DV vitamin C, 60%DV calcium, 25%DV iron.
Cheesy Chili Soup
Prep Time: 5 min | Makes: 4 servings, 1-3/4 cups each.
What You Need!
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
Make It!
BRING all ingredients except cheese to boil in medium saucepan.
SIMMER on low heat 25 min. or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese.
LADLE into bowls. Top with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (2% Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Cheese): 260 calories, 7g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate, 10g dietary fiber, 12g sugars, 18g protein, 130%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 50%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.
Easy Layered Tomato Dip
Prep Time: 10 min plus refrigerating
Makes: 3 cups dip or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each.
What You Need!
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
WHEAT THINS Reduced Fat Baked Snack Crackers
Make It!
MIX Neufchatel and garlic until well blended.
SPREAD onto bottom of shallow serving bowl or 9-inch pie plate; top with tomatoes, onions and Cheddar. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
SERVE as a dip with the crackers.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (dip with Reduced Fat Wheat Thins, 2% cheddar): 160 calories, 6g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 4g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 4%DV vitamin C, 6%DV calcium, 8%DV iron.
Spicy Bean "Quesadillas"
Prep Time: 5 min | Makes: 12 servings
What You Need!
2 oz. KRAFT 2% Milk Cheddar Cheese
24 TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers
1/4 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Refried Beans
1/4 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Medium Salsa
Make It!
CUT cheese into 6 thin slices, then cut in half.
TOP 12 crackers with beans, cheese and salsa. Cover with remaining crackers.
MICROWAVE, 6 at a time, on microwaveable plate on HIGH 10 to 15 sec. or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining crackers.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 50 calories, 2g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 2%DV iron.
TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
Passion Punch
Prep Time: 5 min. plus refrigerating | Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each.
What You Need!
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-calorie cranberry juice cocktail
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Raspberry Ice Flavor Drink Mix
2 cups cold sparkling water
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
Make It!
ADD water and juice cocktail to drink mix in large glass or plastic pitcher; stir until mix is dissolved.
REFRIGERATE until ready to serve. Stir in sparkling water.
POUR over berries in 6 tall glasses.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 30 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 0g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 45%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Low-Fat Chocolate-Banana
Parfaits
Prep Time: 10 min. | Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each
What You Need!
1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
2 cups cold fat-free milk
2 bananas, sliced
3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping or COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, divided
Make It!
BEAT pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min.
SPOON half the pudding evenly into 4 dessert glasses. Cover with layers of banana slices and half the COOL WHIP; top with remaining pudding and remaining COOL WHIP.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour before serving.
Substitute
Looking to make just one? Try using a JELL-O Sugar Free Pudding Snack layered with 1/2 a banana, sliced and 2 Tbsp. COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 160 calories, 2g total fat, 2g saturated fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 18g sugars, 5g protein, 6%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 6%DV iron. Exchange: 2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat Dietary Exchanges (or Exchange Calculations) based on Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes (c) 2008 by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Chicken Salad Dip
Prep Time: 10 min. plus refrigerating
Makes: 8 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 crackers each.
What You Need!
1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
2 Tbsp. fat-free milk
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
WHEAT THINS Reduced Fat Baked Snack Crackers
Make It!
MIX all ingredients except crackers in medium bowl until blended. Cover.
REFRIGERATE. Serve as a dip with crackers.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 170 calories, 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 10mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 6g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 8%DV iron.
Salsa Cottage Snacks
Prep Time: 5 min. | Makes: 5 servings, 2 topped crackers each
What You Need!
10 TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Medium Salsa
Make It!
TOP each cracker with cottage cheese and salsa. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (Reduced Fat Triscuit): 45 calories, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, less than 1g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.
Almond Chicken Dijon
Prep Time: 10 min | Makes: 4 servings.
What You Need!
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, coarsely chopped
Make It!
HEAT oven to 375°F.
PLACE chicken in lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
MIX mayo and mustard; spread on top of chicken. Sprinkle with nuts.
BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 200 calories, 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 26g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4%DV calcium, 6%DV iron.
Iced Apple Tea
Prep Time: 5 min. | Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each.
What You Need!
6 cups cold water
2 cups cold apple juice
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Natural Lemon Flavor Iced Tea Mix
Make It!
ADD water and juice to drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher; stir until mix is dissolved.
SERVE over ice.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 30 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 0g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Carb-Counter Orange
Dream Cheesecake
Prep Time: 15 min. | Makes: 8 servings
What You Need!
1 HONEY MAID Honey Graham, crushed
2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping
Make It!
SPRINKLE crumbs onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Cool 5 min.; pour into blender. Add cheeses; blend well. Return to bowl. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; pour into springform pan. Smooth top.
REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set. Loosen cheesecake from side of pan before removing rim.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (Sugar Free Cool Whip): 100 calories, 3.5g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 8g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 15%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Hot Spiced Tea
Prep Time: 5 min. | Makes: 16 servings
What You Need!
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Natural Lemon Flavor Iced Tea Mix
1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Make It!
MIX all ingredients. Store in tightly covered jar at room temperature.
For 1 Quart:
STIR 1 qt. boiling water into 1 Tbsp. tea mix in heatproof pitcher or bowl.
For Single Serving:
STIR 3/4 cup boiling water into 1/2 tsp. tea mix in mug. Serve with lemon slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 5 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 0g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 0%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
Strawberry-Yogurt Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 min. | Makes: 4 servings, 1 cup each.
What You Need!
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 tsp. CRYSTAL LIGHT Calcium Tangerine Strawberry Flavor Drink Mix
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup frozen strawberr
Make It!
BLEND all ingredients in blender until smooth.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 100 calories, 1g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, less than 5mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 14g sugars, 6g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 25%DV vitamin C, 30%DV calcium, 0%DV iron.
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