Mexican Sausage Strata

I wanted to make something really good for breakfast on Christmas Day but I didnt want greasy or extremely fattening. This seemed like a good choice & it took more effort than my usual quick breakfasts.

Yields 6 servings.
288 calories per serving.
Recipe from BHG via Recipe dot com emails.

INGREDIENTS
5 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
6 oz turkey sausage, ground
3 eggs
1 c skim milk
1/2 c light sour cream
1/2 c monteray jack cheese, shredded
1/3 c reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 c salsa

DIRECTIONS
Coat a 10 in quiche dish with cooking spray.
Spread bread evenly on the bottom of the dish.

Crumble turkey sausage into a medium skillet.
Cook until brown over medium high heat.
Drain & sprinkle over bread.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, & sour cream.
Stir in monteray jack and cheddar cheeses.
Pour egg mixture over sausage.
Cover & refrigerate for 2 hours, at least.

Preheat oven to 325.
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.
Remove from oven & let stand for 5 - 10 minutes before cutting.

Spoon salsa on top and enjoy!



The other really great thing about this dish is that it yields pretty large portions for such a low calorie count. I always find that to be a plus!

Chipotle Potato Skins

Recipe from LaaLoosh.com.

Also, Im a total dunce & forgot to photograph the finish product so, you'll have to use your imagination.

Yields 8 servings.
200.5 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS


4 large potatoes
olive oil cooking spray
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp bacon bits
3/4 c low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, diced
3 medium scallions, finely chopped
3/4 c low-fat sour cream

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425.
Scoop out flesh of potatoes leaving a thin layer of potato remaining.
(Basically, you're hollowing out the halves.)

In a small bowl, mix chili powder, tomatoes, & scallions.
Spray insides pot potatoes with olive oil.
Place potatoes on baking sheet.
Sprinkle with bacon & cheese.
Bake for about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with tomato/scallion mixture & top with sour cream.

Beef Enchiladas

Im unsure of where this recipe came from as I didnt mark it down when I printed it.

Yields 12 servings.
552 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS


2 c chili sauce
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 c low-sodium tomato puree
1 1/2 tsp mild chili powder
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1/4 dried onion flakes
12 6-in tortillas, quartered
6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS


ENCHILADA SAUCE:
In a medium saucepan, stir the flour & 1/4 c of chili sauce together until flour is dissolved.
Gradually stir in the remaining chili sauce, tomato puree, & chili powder.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Cook for about 2 more minutes, until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat & let cool.


Meanwhile, place beef in a large skillet & cook on medium-high.
Cook for about 4-5 minutes & then stir in onion flakes.
Remove from heat & set aside.


Preheat oven to 375.
Spray a 13 x 9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Spread 4 oz of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of the dish.
Dip 12 tortilla quarters in the remaining sauce & arrange evenly in dish.
Spring evenly with 1/3 of beef mixture & 1/4 of cheese.
Top evenly with 1/2 c of sauce.
Repeat two more times.
Dip the remaining tortillas in the sauce & arrange on top.
Top evenly with remaining sauce & cheese.
Bake covered for 35 minutes.

Uncover & bake for 25 - 30 more minutes.