Cheesy Crostini Weight Watchers Food

THREE CHEESE CROSTINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element. Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl gently toss the tomatoes, shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar together. Spread out the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Set the baking sheet on a rack under the broiler element. Broil until the tomatoes begin to show a few black spots, about 4 minutes with oven door closed. Turn the mixture, using a spatula, and broil 3 minutes longer with the oven door closed. Remove from the oven and transfer the mixture with a slotted spoon to a small bowl; set the bowl aside until needed. Retain the broiler heat on high.
• While the tomatoes are broiling, combine the ricotta, blue cheese, pesto, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lemon juice and lemon peel in a medium bowl.
• Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Put the baking sheet on the rack under the broiler element and broil until golden, about 1 minute or so per side, watching carefully. Remove from oven.
• To assemble, season the tomato mixture with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and peppercorns, then stir in the basil. Spread some of the ricotta mixture over each crostini. Top with the tomato/onion mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, dividing all the ingredients equally among the slices. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large casserole, combine all ingredients, mixing well.
• Bake,covered, 35-45 minutes.
• Remove cover; bake 10-15 minutes longer.
• Serve immediately.

FIG AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Place bread on prepared cookie sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray; bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 10 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put vinegar in a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly and reduces to about 2 1/4 Tbsp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey.
• To assemble crostini, spread each piece toast with 1 tsp blue cheese; top with 2 arugula leaves and a fig quarter. Drizzle with balsamic-honey mixture; sprinkle each with 1/2 tsp walnuts.
• Serving size: 1 crostini per serving.

BREAKFAST CROSTINI

Steps:

• Halve the cheese bites and add to a serving bowl. Finely dice the ham, then halve the tomatoes and add to bowl with the cheese. Thinly slice the scallions and herbs, add to the bowl and dress salad with a liberal dose of olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Char the bread in a hot oven or under the broiler and serve with the salad for topping.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHEESY CHILI MAC - POINTS = 5

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
• Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.

CHEESY CROSTINI

Steps:

• Stir together swiss cheese and next 3 ingredients.
• Spread 1 side of each bread slice with cheese mixture; sprinkle with diced bell peppers.
• Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
• Top with olive slices, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

WW CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a bowl, whisk together milk, 3/4 cup of the cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and pepper. Set aside.
• Layer half of the potato and onion slices in the bottom of the dish.
• Pour over half of the milk-mixture. Top with remaining potatoes and onions, then pour over remaining milk mixture.
• Scatter over the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
• Cover with foil (sprayed with cooking spray, so that the cheese doesn't stick to it later)and bake 45 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 30 more minutes more, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.

CHEEZY ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Soak the cashews overnight in just enough water to completely cover them. The next day, drain and rinse the cashews, then set aside.
• In a medium sauté pan, sauté the onions in the 1 tablespoon of oil until translucent and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Place the soaked cashews, sautéed onions, miso, lemon juice, minced garlic and water into a blender and process until smooth.
• Mix in the chopped artichokes, and nutritional yeast, salt and pepper, to taste.
• In the meantime, preheat broilier to high.
• Brush the baguette slices with a light layer of olive oil and broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely to not burn.
• Top each toasted slice with 1 tbsp of the cheezy artichoke spread then sprinkle with chives.