Cheesy Hamburger Pizza

Ingredients

1 pkg. (1/4oz.) active dry yeast

3/4 C. warm water (105 degrees-110 degrees)

1/2 tsp. sugar

2 C. flour

1 tbsp. oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2lb. ground beef

1 C. spaghetti sauce

2 C. shredded mozzarella, divided

1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1) Sprinkle yeast over combined warm water and sugar in large bowl ; stir until yeast is dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes. Mix flour, oil and salt. Add to yeast mixture ; stir until mixture forms soft dough.

2) Place on lightly floured surface; knead 5 minutes. or until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into ball ; flatten slightly. Place on large baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray ; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 20 minutes.

3) Meanwhile, microwave meat in microwavable bowl on high 2 minutes or until done; drain. Break up meat with spoon. Add sauce ;mix well.

4) Heat oven to 425 degrees. Divide dough into 4 pieces ; stretch  and pat each piece into 7 inch round pies. Place on baking sheet ; top with meat mixture and mozzarella.

5) Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Top with parmesan.

Prep:

20 minutes

total:

1 hour (including standing)

Makes:

8 servings

Parmesan Chicken Breast Tenders

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. all-purpose flour (about 1/3 C)

3 tbsp. fine ground cornmeal

1 oz. parmesan , finely grated (about 1/4 C)

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 C nonfat buttermilk

1 large egg, lightly beaten

8 chicken breast tenders (about 1 1/4 lbs)

1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil

cooking spray

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium shallow dish.

2) Combine buttermilk and egg in another shallow dish.

3) Dip chicken tender in buttermilk mixture.

4) Dredge chicken tender in flour mixture. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for each piece.

5) Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.

6) Transfer chicken to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425for 5 minutes or until chicken is done.

Hands On:

15 minutes

Total:

20 minutes

Serves:

4

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Ingredients

12oz (about 4 C.) uncooked radiator pasta (or your favorite shape)

8 slices bacon, cooked

2 C. milk

1 can (12oz) evaporated milk

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 oz. thinly sliced deli American cheese, cut into think strips

1 C. (4oz) Grated Gouda Cheese

Directions

1) Coat a 4 to 5 qt. slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.

2) Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain. Crumble 6 slices of the bacon and add to slow cooker with milk, evaporated milk, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended, then stir in pasta. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.

3) Stir in cheeses and cook an additional 30 minutes. Crumble remaining 2 slices bacon and sprinkle on top.

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Slow Cook: low for 3 hours

You can replace the Gouda with mozzarella or monetary jack cheese if you can't find the Gouda or if you prefer not to use it.