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
Gougeres are traditional French savory choux pastries made with cheese. In English they are sometimes called cheese puffs. They are traditionally made with Gruyere cheese, but other types of cheese may be also be used.
Weight Watchers Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) recipe
Makes 48 servings
Ingredients
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Eating cooked cauliflower can get very boring, very fast. But using this sauce and topping will change everything, turning the plain old boring cauliflower into a real treat!
Weight Watchers Cauliflower Casserole recipe
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
1. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water for about 6 minutes (until crisp tender).
2. Drain and transfer the cauliflower to a lightly buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour and salt.
4. Stir until bubbly, then gradually add the milk, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes (until thick and smooth).
5. Stir in the mustard and pour the sauce over the cauliflower in the baking dish.
6. Melt the remaining butter, add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the casserole, then top with the buttered bread crumbs.
8. Bake at 375° F for about 20 minutes (or until bubbly and brown).
WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 239 calories, 16.2g fat, 3.9g fiber
Weight Watchers Cauliflower with Marigold Sauce recipe
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
6 heads calendula flowers
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup white flour
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. Break up the cauliflower into large florets.
2. Steam the cauliflower for about 10-15 minutes (until cooked, but not too soft).
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter.
4. Add the flour until a soft paste is formed.
5. Slowly add the milk, whisking to keep smooth.
6. Turn down the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 5-10 minutes (until it thickens).
7. Stir in the grated cheese (not allowing to boil).
8. Remove the sauce from the heat and add in the marigold petals, stirring carefully.
9. Place the cauliflower on a serving dish and pour the sauce over the top.
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 281 calories, 17.7g fat, 4g fiber
Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fromage recipe
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Butter a shallow baking dish.
3. Break the cauliflower into bite-size pieces and cook for about 10 minutes (until still slightly firm).
4. Drain and rinse the cauliflower under cold water.
5. Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan.
6. Add the garlic and cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
7. Stir in the breadcrumbs, nutmeg and pepper.
8. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes (until the mixture thickens).
9. Spoon over the cauliflower.
10. Sprinkle with cheese.
11. Bake for about 15 minutes (or until the cheese is melted and bubbly).
WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 216 calories, 15.8g fat, 3.9g fiber
