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Caesar Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 bag fresh baby potatoes (24–28 oz), halved
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup fresh presliced green onions
- ½ cup shredded Italian blend cheese
- ½ cup french-fried onions
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve potatoes, then place in microwave-safe dish and cover; microwave on HIGH for 8–10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Transfer potatoes to 13- x 9-inch baking dish; bake 15 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from oven; toss with dressing and green onions. Top with cheese and french-fried onions; bake 2–3 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 (8 oz) package fresh French green beans
- 2 shallots
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with spray. Microwave green beans following package instructions.
- Chop shallots (2 tablespoons) and combine with soy sauce, brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in medium saucepan on medium-low; simmer and stir 2–3 minutes until mixture is the consistency of syrup. Remove from heat; whisk in butter until blended.
- Gather 10–12 beans into a bundle; wrap 1 bacon slice around center and place seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining beans and bacon. Coat tops of bundles with spray, then season with salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bake 4–5 minutes until bacon is lightly crisped.
- Glaze beans with one-half soy mixture; bake 2 more minutes. Remove beans from oven; brush with remaining half soy mixture and serve.
Cheesy Cauliflower Puff
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12-oz fresh cauliflower florets
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup biscuit mix
- ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs, beaten (or ¾ cup egg substitute)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup fresh pre-sliced green onions
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut cream cheese into cubes; place in medium bowl to soften.
- Microwave cauliflower following package instructions. Let cauliflower stand 3–4 minutes to cool, then chop coarsely.
- Shred cheddar cheese and combine with cream cheese. Stir in biscuit mix and ricotta cheese until blended and smooth.
- Stir in cauliflower, eggs, milk, onions, and salt until well blended. Coat 2-quart baking dish with spray; transfer mixture into dish. Bake 25–30 minutes or until center is set. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- These sides are designed to accompany a nice main course such as a roasted turkey, rib roast, or baked ham.
- The Cauliflower Puff recipe can easily be made in individual dishes for a special presentation.
Caesar Roasted Potatoes
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 290mg, Total Carb 26g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 6g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 15%
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 140, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 670mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g, Protein 4g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%
Cheesy Cauliflower Puff
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 14g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 175mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g, Protein 18g, Calc 40%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 6%