Weight Watchers Recipes

Here’s a lower fat version of the family favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe. I think it’s actually better than many of the full-fat versions, because the lower fat content of the cheese keeps it from separating and getting greasy. You can experiment with different types of cheese if you want, just be patient while making the roux, as it’s a little hard to make a good cream sauce when you have so little fat.

Weight Watchers Mac & Cheese recipe

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Here’s a pasta casserole recipe that’s not as cheesy as the usual ones, thus making it lighter and more diet-friendly. You can re-interpret this recipe based on the seasons: try replacing the butternut squash with roasted tomatoes and zucchini in the summer, or some asparagus and dill in the spring. Don’t forget to add the toasted almonds (or some other nuts) for some crunch!

Weight Watchers Pasta Casserole recipe

Ingredients
8 oz dried whole wheat penne (or other pasta)
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and sliced into small pieces
3 handfuls spinach, chard or kale, chopped
2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt
2 large egg yolks
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
8 large Kalamata olives, pitted and torn into pieces
1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
zest of one large lemon
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

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Weight Watchers Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Dip recipe

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon basil pesto
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon milk

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This is a very simple and very tasty recipe. It looks great on your salad plate or on any appetizer tray.

Weight Watchers Cheddar-Stuffed Celery recipe

Ingredients
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
2 stalks celery, cleaned
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

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Weight Watchers Blue Cheese Crescent Spirals recipe
Makes 20 servings

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls
4 tablespoons blue cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
20 pecan halves
1 tablespoon milk, as needed

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