Nacho Spuds

These were a good "change of pace". If I make them again I would add some seasoning to the potatoes in addition to the salt and pepper. Maybe garlic salt, seasoing salt or creole seasoning.

2 large baking potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds I used 1 large

Olive oil

salt and pepper

1/2 lb. ground beef I used 1 lb. Extra lean ground beef

1 can black beans, rinsed

2 tablespoons taco seasoning I used the whole packet since I browned 1lb of meat

2 cups cheddar cheese shredded I used 2% cheddar cheese pre-shredded

1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered I really like tomatoes so I used the whole container

Sour cream and lettuce for serving

1) Place potatoes on baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast rounded potatoes in oven at 450 degrees for twenty minutes.

2) Brown ground beef. After beef is brown add taco seasoning, add 2 tablespoons water and black beans. Reduce heat to a simmer for ten minutes.

3) When potatoes are golden arrange them on an oven proof platter. Pour half of the cheese over the top of potatoes, add meat, tomatoes, then remaining cheese. Place back in the oven. Turn the oven off and just let the cheese melt.

4) Serve with sour cream and lettuce.

Adapted from Rachel Ray Everyday Magazine

Chicken Parmesan Bundles

Adapted from Kraft Foods

My changes to the recipe are in red
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened I used Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
6 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 egg
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup) I used whole wheat Ritz
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan cheese until well blended; spread evenly onto chicken breasts. Roll up chicken and fold toegther with a wooden toothpick.
Beat an egg in a bowl. Mix remaining 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the cracker crumbs in separate bowl. Brush egg mixture on the top of the chicken bundles. Then sprinkle the cracker and cheese mixture over the top of the chicken.
Bake for 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with the spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.