Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Sandwiches

Zesty cheese, yummy bacon and grilled flavor why not try it?  I think it will be a great meal on a summer day! It looks pretty basic but packed with flavor.  The sprinkle of poultry seasoning should make a interesting twist to the average grilled chicken sandwich.

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tsp poultry seasoning
2 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and halved
2 slices (1/2 ounce each ) pepper jack cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
2 lettuce leaves
1 slice onion, separated into rings
2 slices tomato
Dill pickle slices, optional

• Sprinkle chicken with poultry seasoning. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in from the heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170 degrees.

Tupps Tidbits:  recommend grilling the chicken & toasting the buns


Where did we find this one? Taste of Home Best of Comfort Food Diet Cookbook


Simple, quick and not to mention delicious!  The chicken. grilled up tender and juicy.
KEEPER IN OUR HOUSE!

Red Pepper & Parmesan Tilapia

We are always looking for light fish recipes because of the health benefits. Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish from shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes.  It helps that this white fish is inexpensive and doesn't have a strong fishy taste or smell.   We have prepared tilapia in many ways. This looks to be an easy weeknight meal and definitely done under 30 minutes.  Who knows it might even become a staple our our house?

1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp pepper
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

• Place egg substitute in shallow bowl.  In another shallow bowl, combine the cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and pepper.  Dip fillets in egg substitute, then cheese mixture.
• Place in a 15 in. x 10 in. X 1 in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Tupps Tidbits:   A pie plate works well for the cheese mixture.  Make sure to spray the baking pan with cooking spray

Where did we find this one?  Taste of Home

Well this was fantastic, easy recipe.  Low calorie and would not change it. We usually bread and then bake our tilapia, but this was pretty easy and tastier than what we were used to.  It was full of flavor and came our baked just right.  KEEPER in our HOUSE!

Breakfast Bake

Breakfast is the most fun meal of the day!  I love breakfast food whether it is morning, noon or night. And I love these all in one dishes.  They are great when you have guests overnight or you are having a summer weekend getaway at the cabin.  You could also pop it in the oven before church and it's ready when you get back.  It looks easy to prepare & filling enough to last you until lunch.

Pretty dishes from Heritage Hideway Cabin - Pilot Mound (near Lanesboro), MN

1 1/2 cups egg substitute
1/2 cup fat free milk
3 1/2 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed
1 1/3 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
4 Tbs. crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 tsp chili powder
4 green onions, chopped




1.  In a large bowl, whisk egg substitute and milk.  Stir in the potatoes, 1 cup cheese, onion, 2 tbs. bacon, salt, seasoning blend and chili powder.  Pour into an 8-in square baking dish coated with cooking spray.

2.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.  Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Sprinkle with green onions.  Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting

Tupps Tidbits:   if you creative enough, use this recipe as a guide, you can use up a whole bunch of random leftover ingredients that might be in your fridge

Where did we find this one?  Taste of Home


There are plenty of good breakfast bakes/casseroles  recipes out there.  This one had way too much onion  and not enough seasoning.   We also prefer one with shredded potatoes and ham a bit better. Although this bake was not bad, it is definitely NOT A KEEPER in our house.