Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach

1 pound elbow macaroni 15 oz. low fat ricotta cheese 1 3/4 cups skim milk 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 teaspoons brown mustard 1 −2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese 2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fine bread crumbs 1 teaspoon paprika Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9 X 13 or 3 quart baking dish with nonstick spray oil. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese, milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Drain macaroni, return to pot and add shredded cheddar and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach wilts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes. Serve hot. About The Author : I hope this recipe and all the recipes on my blog site http://top-shelf-recipes.blogspot.com bring you and your families lots of enjoyment. Enjoy Them All, W.D.Smith

Spinach Mushroom Quiche

2 tablespoons butter2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms2 cups torn spinach leaves 6 green onions, chopped 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 1 (1 ounce) package herb and lemon soup mix 1/2 cup half-and-half 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms, spinach and onions for 5 minutes or until tender, stir continuously. Remove the skillet from heat. In a 9 inch round pan or pie plate coated with non-stick cooking spray arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle, with narrow tips hung over the rim of the pie plate about 2 inches. Press dough onto the bottom and side of the pie plate to fill in any gaps. In a medium bowl stir together the soup mix, half and half cream and eggs. Stir the cheese and cooked vegetables into the egg mixture until blended. Pour into the prepared crust. Fold the points of dough that are hanging over the edge back in over the filling. Bake the quiche for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 343 | Total Fat: 21.5g | Cholesterol: 194mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 343

Total Fat: 21.5gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 705mgTotal Carbs: 22.8g    Dietary Fiber: 2.6gProtein: 15g

Quiche and Savory Pies: Spinach and Cheese Pie

2 pounds spinach, washed and chopped1 onion, chopped1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups ricotta cheese2 tablespoons dried basil2 eggs1 cup feta cheese3/4 cup butter, melted1 (16 ounce) package phyllo doughSteam the spinach until just wilted. In a medium skillet heat the oil until hot and saute the onions and mushrooms. Stir together with the spinach. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs well. Stir in the ricotta, feta, and basil. Butter a deep dish pie pan. Place a sheet of phyllo on the bottom of the pan, and brush melted butter over the sheet. Repeat until there are 5 or 6 sheets in the pan. Spread the ricotta mixture over the phyllo. Layer 5 or 6 more sheets of filo brushed with butter on top of the cheese. Spread spinach mixture over the phyllo. Top the pie with 5 or 6 more sheets of phyllo brushed with butter. Trim dough to the edge of the pie dish. Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until pie is golden brown. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 474 | Total Fat: 31.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 474

Total Fat: 31.3gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 745mgTotal Carbs: 32.8g    Dietary Fiber: 3.6gProtein: 17.3g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Low-Carb Recipes: Spinach and Artichoke Dip

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 cup mayonnaise1 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheesePreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 559 | Total Fat: 48.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 559

Total Fat: 48.4gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1147mgTotal Carbs: 11.1g    Dietary Fiber: 3.7gProtein: 22.3g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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