Chile Cheese Roll

chili cheese roll

Ingredients:

1 c shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1/2 c skim ricotta cheese
1 T finely chopped parsley
1 T chopped green chile
4 drops of Tabasco
1-1/2 t minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
20 reduced fat Triscuit or Wheat Thin crackers

Directions:

Blend cheddar and ricotta cheese until just combined.
Stir in parsley, chiles, onion, garlic and hot pepper seasoning.
Shape into ball or log; wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
To serve, roll in pecans; cut log into 1/4-inch slices.
Place slices on wafers.

Chuckwagon Cheese Burgers

Ingredients:
cooking spray, non-fat
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 tbsp dry onion soup mix
1/8 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup grated cheese, fat-free
2 tbsp egg substitute or, 1 small egg
2 tbsp cream of mushroom soup, fat-free
black pepper

Directions:

Spray skillet with cooking spray.
Combine beef, onion soup mix, liquid smoke, cheese, egg, mushroom soup, and black pepper (as desired), in medium bowl and mix thoroughly.
Form meat mixture into six patties.
In skillet on low heat, brown patties on one side.
Turn gently and brown on the other side.