18 low cheese side Recipes

chicken stock (or vegetable), leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion), garlic cloves, crushed, kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice), arborio rice, cooked prawns (shrimp), frozen peas, black pepper, sea salt, parsley, to garnish, parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side )

chicken broth, low-fat, low sodium , no msg, uncooked long grain, sweet onion, finely chopped, butter, fresh mushrooms, sliced, zucchini , julienned, carrot , julienned, fresh asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, dried basil, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh ground pepper

sweet potatoes, low-fat cream cheese, skim milk, sugar substitute (or brown sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, marshmallows

low-fat ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, rum or cognac, superfine sugar, very strong espresso or good quality coffee, cooled, ladyfingers, unsweetened cocoa , for dusting, beat the cheeses , rum and sugar with electric beaters until light and creamy, set aside. pour the coffee into a large shallow dish. quickly dip 1 side of half the ladyfingers into the coffee and lay closely together with the dipped side down over the base of a large flat-based serving dish or large cafe au lait cups. spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. dust with half the cocoa then repeat layers with coffee-dipped biscuits and cheese. cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. dust with remaining cocoa just before serving.

cake dough, low fat cottage cheese, mashed, milk, veg oil, salt, sall-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla, blanched almonds, finely chopped, streusel topping, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, sugar, butter, almonds, honey to serve on the side .

sliced low-fat ham , cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup), chopped vidalia onion, chopped plum tomato, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, prepared dijon-style mustard, italian bread, 3/4 inch thick,lightly toasted on each side, shredded swiss cheese

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

corn kernels, drained, low-fat ricotta cheese, baby spinach leaves, rye bread, toasted on 1 side only

tri-color spiral pasta (i use barilla), kraft fat free zesty italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes (or 1 package cherry ), red onion, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste), this recipe has served 4 as a main lunch dish and 8-10 as a side).

diced onion, diced celery, diced carrot, diced turkey ham, minced garlic, olive oil, low-fat chicken broth, ground turkey, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, fresh pepper, salt, egg, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, fresh whole spinach leaves, eggs, parmesan cheese, grated

light multi-grain english muffins, egg substitute, low-fat milk, salt, pepper, shredded 2% mexican cheese blend , 4 oz (kraft), light sour cream, chili lime salsa

rye bread, tuna in water, drained, tomato, washed and sliced horizontally, low-fat cheddar cheese, red onion, thinly sliced, salad greens, washed, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste

low-fat cream cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, drained, chopped spinach, drained, sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped, bacon bits, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, melted margarine or 1/2 cup butter, heavy cream, half-and-half cream, low-fat sour cream, chopped green onion, diced green pepper, diced sweet onion, minced roasted garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, seasoned bread crumbs or 1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker, toasted pita chips or corn tortilla, on the side

crust: 1 cup water1 stick margarine1 cup flour4 eggs boil water and margarine. turn heat low, add flour , then turn off heat. stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of pan. transfer mixture to a large bowl and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each egg. spread mixture on bottom and up sides of a 9x13-inch pan. bake at 400 degrees f for 35 minutes. do not break bubbles in crust. allow to cool., filling: 3 small package instant vanilla pudding4 cups milk1 8-oz package cream cheese cool whip hershey s chocolate syrup maraschino cherries combine the instant vanilla pudding, milk and cream cheese, and mix well. fill the cooled crust. add cool whip to top. drizzle with hershey s syrup in a horizontal and vertical grid pattern of serving sizes. top with cherries at centers of servings. refrigerate until ready to serve. enjoy

bread, thick slices, buttered on 1 side..if using crusts , butter the crust side, mushrooms, sliced, shortcut bacon, chopped, leek, trimmed washed and sliced, low-fat cheese, grated, skim milk, eggs, salt, pepper, tomatoes, sliced, mixed herbs , i use masterfoods pizza topper herbs

water, low-fat milk, i can tsp believe it s not butter, knorr italian sides four cheese pasta, roasted red pepper , cut into strips, uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh baby spinach, garlic clove, finely chopped