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Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Mashed Pumpkin Potatoes recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 slices Canadian bacon, small diced
1/2 medium onion, small diced
2-4 tablespoons evaporated skim milk
cooking spray
1-2 tablespoon butter (optional)

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Weight Watchers Bacon, Beans and Blue Cheese Dip recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Bacon, Beans and Blue Cheese Dip recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Bacon, Beans and Blue Cheese Dip recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
3 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained
1/2 cup crumbled Blue cheese (2 ounces)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Weight Watchers Sausage Swirls recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Sausage Swirls recipe - 2 points

A very simple and delicious recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or as an appetizer or snack! Only two ingredients, but such a tasty result!

Weight Watchers Sausage Swirls recipe
Makes 28 swirls

Ingredients
1 lb bulk sausage
2 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough

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Weight Watchers Baked Lumpia Rolls recipe - 5 points

weight watchers baked lumpia rolls (filipino appetizer) recipe

Weight Watchers Baked Lumpia Rolls (Filipino appetizer) recipe
Makes 15 servings

Ingredients
1 lb ground lean pork
1 package wonton wrappers
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and chopped fine
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped fine
8 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 large egg
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the dipping sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2-3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with the water

Preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrot, garlic, onion, soy sauce, ginger and pepper.
2. Stir the mixture until thoroughly combined (you can cover it and stick it in the refrigerator overnight).
3. Lay out about 10 wonton wrappers at a time and roll the meat mixture into cigar shapes about finger thickness and the length of the wrapper.
4. Roll, brush the ends with beaten egg and finish the roll to seal.
5. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.
6. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 20 minutes (until the wrappers turn golden brown), turning once.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
8. To make the dipping sauce: in a 3 quart saucepan mix together the vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce.
9. Stir over high heat until the sugar dissolves.
14. Mix the cornstarch/water and add to the sugar mixture, stirring until the mixture boils.
15. Remove from the heat and stir in the ginger.

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 221 calories, 7.3g fat, 1.7g fiber

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Weight Watchers Potatoes Stuffed with Ham and Gruyere Cheese recipe - 5 points

weight watchers stuffed potatoes recipe

Weight Watchers Potatoes Stuffed with Ham and Gruyere Cheese recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
4 baking potatoes
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 500° F.
2. Pierce the potatoes with a fork and arrange them in a circle in the microwave oven.
3. Cover with damp paper towels.
4. Microwave the potatoes at high for about 6 minutes, then rearrange them and microwave for another 6 minutes (or until done).
5. Let stand for 2 minutes.
6. Split the potatoes open lengthwise in half; scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
7. Reserve the shells, set aside the pulp.
8. In a small frying pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
9. Add the garlic; saute for about 30 seconds.
10. Add the milk; bring to a simmer.
11. Pour the milk mixture over the potato pulp.
12. Add the ham, 1/4 cup cheese and the remaining ingredients; mix well.
13. Stuff the potato shells with the mixture.
14. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup cheese.
15. Bake at 500° for about 8 minutes (or until the cheese begins to brown).

WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 254 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g fiber

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