Raw Veggie Bars

RAW VEGGIE BARS

1 pkg Pillsbury’s Poppin Fresh Hot White Loaf *
4 oz light cream cheese**
1 C finely chopped broccoli
1/2 C finely chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded, or finely chopped red
pepper
1/2 pkg ranch salad dressing mix
1 C plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 C sliced green onions
1/2 C grated carrots

Spread Poppin’ Fresh Hot White Loaf on a 9 x 16 inch baking pan.
(Unroll loaf, like you would the biscuits that come in a can. Bake
according to directions and cool. (About 10 - 12 minutes, until
lightly browned.)

Blend thoroughly dressing mix, light cream cheese and yogurt. Spread
on Cooled bread. Press the vegetables into dressing mixture. Chill
and cut into squares.

*I can only find "French Bread" in the Pillsbury products, now - so
that's what I use.

**The original recipe called for light cream cheese that comes in a
tub. I don’t think it’s available that way anymore. Fat-free cream
cheese works very well, just DO NOT use a mixer with it (it will
liquefy). Just cream it in a bowl with a spoon.

24 2-inch bars
Per bar: 54 calories, 1.8 g. fat (30%), 1 g. fiber.

From REACH for Health Cookbook.

Light Hearty Poppers

Hearty Poppers - Lighter Appetizer
From Light & Tasty
SERVINGS 24 CATEGORY

INGREDIENTS
12 jalapeno peppers
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. Set
aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion
until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream
cheese, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder,
cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey mixture. Spoon generously into pepper
halves. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
spray; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350째
for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for
mild. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition per serving: 1 appetizer Calories: 38 Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg Sodium: 78 mg Carbohydrate: 1 g Fiber: 0 g Protein: 4 g

Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball Recipe
submitted by Proudmama

4 packages cream cheese - softened

2 or more packages of Buddig thin sliced meat (your choice of flavor) cut into small squares

1 C grated cheese (optional)

a couple dashes worshershire sauce

a couple shakes of Accent salt

Combine softened cream cheese and meat. Add in shredded cheese, if desired. Add Worshershire and Accent salt. Form into a ball. Chill til set and eat with you favorite cracker.

You can also roll the ball in shredded cheese and/or chopped nuts.