Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Buffalo Burger w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Buffalo Burger w/ Baked Fries





For Breakfast here in West Chester on my Birthday, I prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, heated up 2 Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausages, and my favorite morning beverage a cup of

Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Turning 58 today and still Cancer Free! So while some days may be a bit rough from time to time, It's still a very good day! Lot of rain overnight and it finally ended early this morning. We started out at 41 degrees and it dropped throughout the day. These past few days of above normal temperatures has spoiled everyone. Mom took my Dad to a Doctor's appointment this morning and then stopped and had Breakfast. While they were out I cleaned the house. After that just kicked back and got caught up on some shows I recorded. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Buffalo Burger w/ Baked Fries.

It's my weekly Buffalo Burger craving night! Tonight I'm having a Wild Idea Buffalo 1/3-Lb Buffalo Burger patty. And tonight's Burger is going to be a Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Buffalo Burger. Along with the Buffalo Burger I'm using Jennie - O Turkey Bacon, Murray's Muenster Cheese, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Hamburger Bun.









I started by frying the Jennie - O Turkey Bacon. I need 2 slices so I fried 4 slices, Bacon math you know! It's a household rule when preparing Bacon always double the amount because you know when you fry Bacon you're going to eat half of it before its ever ready to use. Thus, Bacon Math comes into play! Next I preheated up a small skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray, seasoned my Burger with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. I then pan fried it, in Extra Light Olive Oil, about 3 1/2 minutes per side, after flipping the Burger I added my slice of Cheese, I’m using Murray's Aged Muenster Cheese. i served the Burger on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun, topped the Burger with the Turkey Bacon I had made earlier and done! Love a good Burger and love these Wild Idea Buffalo Burgers, and topped with the Jennie – O Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese just adds to the goodness!





To go with my Burger I baked some Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries leftover so I prepared them to go with my Burger.Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Shoestring Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. I had a Diet Peach Snapple to drink. For Dessert later a 100 Calorie Breyer’s Chocolate Ice Cream Cup.

Wild Idea Buffalo 1/3-Lb Buffalo Burgers

Prepare for a whole new level of burger. Conveniently pre-made into one-third pound patties that are ever so grillable. Dinner ready. Each pack is 1 pound with 3 – 1/3 Lb patties.
http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/a-la-carte/products/3-1-3-lb-ready-made-buffalo-burgers-1-lb-pack











Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries

Lightly seasoned with sea salt, these Julienne Fries make your everyday French fry wonder where it went wrong.

Ingredients: Organic Potatoes, Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Sunflower Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 oz (84 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 36
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 310mg 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g

https://www.alexiafoods.com/products/fries/yukon-gold-julienne-fries

Ground Pork Burger w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Ground Pork Burger w/ Baked Fries

A break from the snow today and not real cold today. But it looks as though we are in for a week of cold weather, below zero a few mornings and below freezing all week. Did a few chores indoor and then outside clearing the driveway, again! Got most of slush and snow off and salted it . I wanted to get all I could off before the big freeze tomorrow. After that settled in for a day of NASCAR and College Basketball. For dinner tonight it's a Ground Pork Burger w/ Baked Fries.






I bought a 1 lb. package of Kroger Ground Pork at Kroger the other day and made 5 Pork Burgers out of it, freezing 4 of them and having one for my dinner tonight. I seasoned it McCormick Grinder Sea salt and Black Peppercorn. Then pan fried it in a small skillet in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 1/2 minutes per side. Served it on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun and topped it with a slice of Simple Truth Muenster Cheese. The Ground Pork is always so moist and flavorful, again Kroger has some of the best Pork Products around. I also baked some Ore Ida Steak Fries, served with a side of Hunt's Ketchup. For dessert later a Del Monte No Sugar Added Peach Chunk Cup.





Ore Ida Steak Fries

Big meals, meet your match.
Thick and flavorful, but still crispy and fluffy. With their home-style russet potato

SERVING SIZE 84 g
CALORIES 110
FAT 3 g
SODIUM 290 mg
CARBS 19 g


https://www.oreida.com/Products/S/Steak-Fries#.VMlqcWjF8Xs

Grilled Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami Sandwich w/ Baked Fingerling Potato Wedges

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Jennie – O Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami Sandwich w/ Baked Fingerling Potato Wedges

Not a bad morning, when I went out to get the morning papers there was no wind and about 32 degrees. But about an hour or so later the wind picked up and the temperatures started dropping. Then by around 2:00 this afternoon we had wind gusts up over 50 mph with snow, at one point you couldn't see past the house next to you because of the blowing snow. By tomorrow morning a wind chill below 0. Winter is proving it's not near over yet. Helped out with some laundry and ran the vacuum, and that was about it for the day. Chair, remote, and College Basketball for the remainder of the afternoon! For dinner tonight I prepared a Grilled Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami Sandwich w/ Baked Fingerling Potato Wedges.



I had made the Grilled Jennie – O Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami last week and enjoyed it so much I wanted to prepare it again. To make my Sandwich I’ll need; Jennie – O Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami, Klosterman Wheat Bread, Simple Life Muenster Cheese, and Litehouse Lite Thousand Island Dressing. I’ll be using my Flat Griddle Pan to prepare it. To prepare it; on one bread slice I layered the Cheese, Turkey Pastrami,and Dressing. Cover with remaining bread slice. Place Sandwich on the Griddle. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until the bread was toasted and golden brown, turning once. Wow, Jennie – O has another winning product with this Jennie – O Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami! One delicious and healthy Deli Meat to have on hand. The Muenster Cheese and Litehouse Lite Thousand Island Dressing worked perfect with the Pastrami.


For a side to go with the Sandwich I prepared some fresh-cut Fingerling Wedges. I sliced the Potatoes into wedges and seasoned them with a light coat of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Dried Thyme, and McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. Spread them out on a small Cookie Sheet and baked at 400 degrees until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Put a light sprinkle of fresh shredded Sargento Asiago Cheese over top and served. I wonder why Fingerling Potatoes are so hard to find? Jungle Jim's International Market is the only one to carry them around here, at least the only one that I have found. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Chocolate Frozen Greek Yogurt.




Jennie – O

Cracked Pepper Dark Turkey Pastrami

The ideal blend of seasonings in our Turkey Pastrami creates a flavorful alternative to beef pastrami, and it’s 95% fat-free.

Product Features:
* 95% fat-free
* Gluten Free

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 3 g
Calories 70 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 25 Sugars 1 g
Total Fat 2.5 g Protein 9 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 2%
Cholesterol 40 mg Iron 6%
Sodium 700 mg Calcium 4%

Ingredients
TURKEY THIGH MEAT, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, GARLIC OIL), WATER, ISOLATED OAT PRODUCT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS CRACKED PEPPER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL FLAVORING.


http://www.jennieo.com/products/58-Cracked-Pepper-Dark-Turkey-Pastrami

Smoked Turkey Sausage and Muenster Cheese Dogs w/ Baked Ruffles Chips

Dinner Tonight: Smoked Turkey Sausage and Muenster Cheese Dogs w/ Baked Ruffles Chips

Woke up to about 2" of snow, not much at all but the temperature dropped to the low teens with a wind chill of around 8 degrees. So after it snowed the wind froze everything, which is making some slick roads out there today.Plenty of sunshine but not doing a lot of good. Warmer temperatures on the way for the weekend though! Shoveled what snow and ice I could and cleaned off the cars of the blowing snow and inside for the day. Basically did a whole lot of nothing today. For dinner tonight it's Smoked Turkey Sausage and Muenster Cheese Dogs w/ Baked Ruffles Chips.




I had some leftover Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage from when I made the Jambalaya so I used that for my dinner tonight. Cut the remaining Sausage into to 2 pieces to give me a couple of Sausage Dogs. I absolutely love the Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. It's got such a fantastic flavor and always cooks up just right. To prepare them I used a large skillet, added about a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and preheated it on medium heat. Put the Sausage in the skillet when it was heated up and covered with a lid. I turned the Sausage every few minutes to get an even char on them, cooked about 11 minutes total. As always they came out bursting with flavor and just flat-out delicious! For the Buns I used Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Buns. Before putting them on the Buns I had added a Half a Slice of Simple Truth Muenster Cheese. I then topped the Sausage with French's Spicy Brown Mustard, love these things!




To go with the Sausage Dogs I had some Ruffles Oven Baked Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips. It had been a while since I had any of these, a very good Chip! Their 120 calories, 20 net carbs, and 3.5 g fat per serving (13 chips). For dessert later tonight a Healthy Choice Frozen Greek Yogurt.










Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage

Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage
14 oz. | Servings: 7

Try Butterball’s fully cooked Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage. Now you and your family can enjoy the great taste of hardwood-smoked lean turkey sausage with less fat than pork or beef smoked sausage. Serve with your favorite side dish for a quick and easy meal solution that always tastes great.

Microwave:
Wrap individual sausages in paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on High 3-1/4 minutes (1-1/2 minutes for one).
Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
**Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.Always heat thoroughly.Grilling:
Grill at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Skillet:
Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 10 – 12 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.

Serving Size 2 oz. (51 g)
Servings Per Container 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 610mg25%
Total Carbohydrates 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 2%
Iron 2%
Calcium 2%

Ingredients: Poultry Ingredients (Mechanically Separated Chicken, Mechanically Separated Turkey), Water, Corn Syrup, Salt. Contains 2% or less of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Autolyzed yeast, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Phosphate, Flavorings, Potassium and Sodium Lactate.

http://www.butterball.com/product/smoked-turkey-dinner-sausage

Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Steak Fries

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Fries


It's been a cold but Sunny Winter's Day here in West Chester today! After a light Breakfast and my Morning Workout it was off the Store, Kroger today. Didn't need a whole lot, but picked up some nice looking Atlantic Salmon and Catfish Nuggets. I've always liked Catfish but I'm enjoying these Catfish Nuggets more and more. For dinner tonight it’s a Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Fries.

I’m using the Jennie – O Turkey Burger Patties. Their already pre-made Patties and come fresh or frozen so all I did was season it with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper and fry! I fried them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 7 minutes per side. I served the Burgers on an Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Bun. Topped the Burger with Jennie – O Turkey Bacon   and Kroger Private Selection Muenster Cheese. Love these Burgers, love all Burgers!


For one side I prepared Ore Ida Steak Fries, been a while since I’ve had these and bought a bag just last week (Only 110 calories per serving). I seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn along with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup for dipping. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.

Jennie - O Extra Lean Seasoned White Turkey Patties
Grill, broil or fry these juicy 1/3 pounders as a better choice for your family.Extra Lean Seasoned White Turkey Patties

Product Features:
* 95% Fat Free
* All Natural
* Gluten Free

Cooking Instructions:
STOVETOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray or add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place burger patties in hot skillet.
* Cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes turning occasionally (2 – 3 times).
Always cook to well done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

GRILL METHOD:
* Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
* Place burger patties on grill rack 4 inches from heat source.
* Grill approximately 15 to 17 minutes turning occasionally (2 – 3 times).
Always cook to well done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.



Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 140 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 40 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 5.0 g Protein 24 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 65 mg Iron 2%
Sodium 270 mg Calcium 0%
Ingredients
WHITE TURKEY, NATURAL FLAVORING, SALT. NO GLUTEN.



http://www.jennieo.com/products/68-Extra-Lean-Seasoned-White-Turkey-Patties






Ore Ida Steak Fries

Big meals, meet your match.
Thick and flavorful, but still crispy and fluffy. With their home-style russet potato

SERVING SIZE 84g
CALORIES 110
FAT 3g
SODIUM 290mg
CARBS 19g


https://www.oreida.com/Products/S/Steak-Fries#.VMlqcWjF8Xs

Toasted Ham, Turkey, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich w/ Tomato Soup

Dinner Tonight: Toasted Ham, Turkey, and Muenster Cheese Sandwich w/ Tomato Soup

While at Kroger the other day I was at the Deli buying some Kahn's Bologna. When I seen the Boar's Head Meats, and it was looking real good. So I purchased some Boar's Head Black Forest Ham and Honey Roasted Turkey, sliced nice and thin! I love Boar's Head Meats, always tastes fresh and lower in calories and sodium than most other cold cuts.





To make my Sandwich I'll be using the Boar's Head Black Forest Ham and Honey Roasted Turkey, Private Selection Sliced Muenster Cheese, Private Selection Sweet Hot Stone Ground Mustard, Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, and Klosterman Wheat Bread. I preheated the oven on 400 degrees. I toasted the Bread, spread the Mustard on the bottom slice of the Bread, layered the Ham, then the Turkey, Spread the Mayo on top of the Turkey, a slice of Muenster Cheese, and topped it with the other slice of Bread. Then I put my Sandwich on a small baking pan, and heated it for about 5 minutes, and served. Just describing this makes me want another Sandwich! The Ham and Turkey combo works great together, along with Muenster Cheese, and the Mustard and Mayo are perfect toppings.

To go with my Sandwich I heated up some Campbell’s Creamy Tomato Soup. It comes in a microwavable container, just heat for 1 minute and 30 seconds and serve. For dessert later a So Delicious Vanilla Mini Ice Cream sandwich (Made with Coconut Milk).










Boar's Head

BLACK FOREST BRAND BONELESS SMOKED HAM - 31% LOWER SODIUM
Water added.

A delicately smoked ham fashioned after the world famous hams of the Black Forest. Combine with Hickory Smoked Black Forest Turkey Breast for a unique chef salad.



HONEY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST
An all white turkey breast, lightly smoked and dipped in golden honey for a smoky, sweet flavor that is sure to be a favorite. Wonderful on Sourdough bread with lettuce, tomato, and our Vermont Cheddar Cheese for a lunchtime treat.


http://boarshead.com/

Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Fries

Today's Menu: Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Fries

A beautiful Autumn Day outside today! Sunny and a high of about 61 degrees. Started off with a couple of Jennie - O Turkey Sausage Links, a Golden All Natural Potato Cake, a slice of Toast, and hot cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. A very good start to the day! Did some laundry and got the cart out and spent most of the afternoon riding around and enjoying the day. For dinner tonight it's a Turkey Bacon and Muenster Cheese Turkey Burger w/ Baked Fries.






I’m using the Jennie – O Turkey Burger Patties. Their already pre-made Patties and come fresh or frozen so all I did was season it with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper and fry! I fried them in Canola Oil about 8 minutes per side. I served the Burgers on Healthy life Whole Grain Bun and topped the Burger with Jennie - O Turkey Bacon and Kroger Private Selection Muenster Cheese. Love these Burgers!



Then for a side I baked up some Ore Ida Simply Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style Fries, served these with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup for dipping. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.






Jennie – O Lean Turkey Burger Patties

An all-natural burger choice.
Product Features:
* Gluten Free
* All Natural
* The Biggest Loser® product



Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP METHOD:
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray or add 1-2 teaspoons of oil.
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Place burgers patties in hot skillet.
Cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes, turning occasionally (2-3 times).
Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.



Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 180 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 80 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 9.0 g Protein 21 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g Vitamin A 2%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 80 mg Iron 6%
Sodium 100 mg Calcium 2%



- See more at: http://www.jennieo.com/products/70-Lean-Turkey-Burger-Patties#sthash.BexBV2hD.dpuf






Ore Ida Simply Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style Fries

You can take the potatoes out of the country.
But you can’t take the country out of our delicious Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style French Fries. Simple ingredients like potatoes, olive oil and sea salt – simply prepared. That’s Ore-Ida style.

Ore-Ida Simply Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style French Fries:
* French fried potatoes seasoned with cracked black pepper, olive oil and sea salt
* All natural
* Made with Grade A potatoes
* 0 grams trans fat per serving
* Gluten free
* Kosher
SERVING SIZE: 84g
CALS 130
FAT 4 1/2g
SODIUM 290mg
CARBS 22g


http://www.oreida.com/en/Products/S/Simply-Olive-Oil-and-Sea-Salt-Country-Style-Fries#.UhecmRvOk20

Ham and Turkey Breast Baked Mini Sub w/ Creamy Tomato Soup

Dinner Tonight: Ham and Turkey Breast Baked Mini Sub w/ Creamy Tomato Soup

A beautiful and sunny day out but, A cold breeze and a high of 18 degrees. Tomorrow it's supposed to hit 40 degrees, another one day heat wave! Then again they're saying more snow Friday morning and then again Saturday night and Sunday morning, be glad when this pattern of snow and cold stops. Then there are signs of Spring is on its way, some of the Major League Pitchers and Catchers have reported to Spring Training! Ran an errand for my Mom and that was about it. For dinner tonight, Ham and Turkey Breast Baked Mini Sub w/ Creamy Tomato Soup.

I used Kroger Private Selection Smoked Off the Bone Sliced Ham and Boar's Head Honey Smoked Turkey Breast for my Baked Mini Sub. I had picked the Turkey up while at Jungle Jim's Market yesterday with this Sandwich in mind. Then I used a Meijer Wheat Mini Sub Bun. Layered the Meats on the Bun and topped it with some Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil and a thin slice of Murray's Muenster Cheese. I brushed some Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the top bun, which makes it brown up better. I baked it in a shallow baking pan at 400 degrees until the Cheese started to melt and the Meats were heated. I love using these Meijer Wheat Mini Sub Buns, their just the right size and they toast up fantastic!  I heated a can of Amy's Low Fat Cream of Tomato Soup. Amy's Organic Soups used to be hard to find, at least in this area, and now Kroger, Meijer, and Walmart all sell it. A Baked Sub with Tomato Soup for a cold Winter's Day! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Vanilla Swirl Frozen Yogurt.






Boar's Head HONEY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

An all white turkey breast, lightly smoked and dipped in golden honey for a smoky, sweet flavor that is sure to be a favorite. Wonderful on Sourdough bread with lettuce, tomato, and our Vermont Cheddar Cheese for a lunchtime treat.


Nutrition Facts
Serv Size 2 oz (56g)
Serving Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories fom Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 480mg 20%
Potassium 190mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 25%

http://boarshead.com/products/turkey/958-honey-smoked-turkey-breast-skinless

Baked Ham and Muenster Cheese sandwich w/ Chunky Soup – Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits

Dinner Tonight: Baked Ham and Muenster Cheese sandwich w/ Chunky Soup – Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits

Break out the shorts and sunscreen it was in the 40's today! Went and got the car washed which was covered with dirt and salt. From there I went to the post office and Walmart to pick up a few things. It was one of those days, trying to figure out what to have for dinner. Nothing really sounded good so when it's one of those days you always go with Chili or Soup. I went with Soup, I prepared a Baked Ham and Muenster Cheese sandwich w/ Chunky Soup – Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits.








To make the Sandwich I used Kroger Private Selection Off the Bone Smokehouse Sliced Ham, Murray's Muenster Cheese (Sliced thin), and Meijer Bakery Wheat Mini Sub Buns. To prepare, started by spreading some Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil on the inside bottoms of the Sub  Buns, then layered my Ham, and then the Cheese. Heated up the oven on 375 degrees and put the Sub in a small baking pan and heated until warmed throughout the Sandwich and Cheese started to melt. Makes one delicious Ham and Cheese Sub!

For my Soup I used Campbell’s Chunky Soup Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits. I love a thick Soup, the thicker the better! And this one hits the mark, thick and loaded with Chunky Potatoes. For dessert later tonight a Healthy Choice Chocolate Swirl Frozen Yogurt.










Campbell’s Chunky Soup – Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits

Campbell’s Cheddar & Bacon Bits Chunky soup satisfies hunger with big chunks of real baked potatoes and crisp bacon bits in a creamy soup base with cheddar cheese. Campbell s Chunky soup is the soup that eats like a meal. Eat it for lunch and this thick and hearty Campbell’s baked potato soup will fill you up and stick with you through the day. When hunger calls, answer with chunky Campbell s canned soup. You can heat it on the stove or in a microwave. Either way, satisfaction is just minutes away.

Campbell’s Cheddar & Bacon Bits Chunky:
* Soup that eats like a meal

Ingredients

Water, Chicken Stock, Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Cream, Vegetable Oil, Modified Food Starch, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese.

Directions

Do not add water. Stove: Pour soup into medium saucepan. Heat slowly until hot, stirring occasionally. Microwave: Pour soup into medium microwave-safe bowl or 2 individual microwave-safe bowls. Cover; microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes or until hot, stirring once during heating. Careful, keep covered 1 minute. Stir before serving. Promptly refrigerate any unused portion in separate container. Recommend use by date on can end. Store unopened can at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts*
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 cup
Calories 190
Fat Calories 80
Total Fat 9g
Sat. Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 790mg
Total Carb. 23g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g

% Daily Values**
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4%
Iron 6%


http://www.campbellsoup.com/Products/Chunky/All/244

Muenster and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Dogs w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Muenster and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Dogs w/ Baked Fries








Woke up to a another snow. Ended up with 4" or more of new snow, with more on the way. From what I hear maybe another 1" Sunday, 1" to 2" on Monday and then our coldest days of the year coming in for the next 3-4 days. A minus 10 predicted for Wednesday morning, not including the wind chill if any.Oh well thank goodness for the classic TV channels, AMC and TCM. For dinner Mom and Dad wanted Baked Chicken with all the sides, which I prepared for them, and for myself it was a Muenster and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Dogs w/ Baked Fries.

I prepared them the Perdue Whole Chicken Breast along with sides of; Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sliced Carrots, and baked Pillsbury Rustic French Bread. For myself I just wanted something a bit lighter so I prepared a Muenster and Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Dogs w/ Baked Fries.








I used Jennie -O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausages, is there anything else! I prepared a couple of them, I'll have the other one for lunch tomorrow. To prepare them is very easy, I pan fried them in a medium size skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Added the Sausages and cooked covered, turning occasionally, about 17 – 19 minutes. Always make sure you cook them to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Their just a delicious Sausage, excellent flavor and moist and juicy inside! I served them on an Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Hot Dog Bun topped with French's Spicy Brown Mustard with a slice of Murray's Muenster Cheese wrapped around it! I love Muenster Cheese, especially Murray's. It's the perfect cheese for sandwiches, it melts just perfect and still has texture to it. Then for a side I baked up some Ore Ida Simply Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style Fries. For dessert later a Weight Watchers Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream Cone, while watching a full night of TV with TCM; Bonnie and Clyde, Jaws, and then Alien!





Jennie O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage

Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
Lovers of sweet Italian sausage have found a perfect option.
Product Features:
Gluten Free
65% less fat than regular pork sausage

Cooking Instructions:
GRILL METHOD:
Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
Place dinner sausages on grill rack 4 inches from heat source.
Grill approximately 16 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally.
Always cook to well done, 165 °F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

STOVETOP METHOD:
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Place dinner sausage in hot skillet.
Cook covered, turning occasionally, 17 – 19 minutes.
Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Learn how to safely handle turkey

Nutrition Facts
Jennie O – Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Lean
Servings: 1
Calories 160 Sodium 670 mg
Total Fat 10 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 3 g Total Carbs 0 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g Protein 17 g
Cholesterol 60 mg



- See more at: http://www.jennieo.com/products/76-Lean-Sweet-Italian-Turkey-Sausage#sthash.TThC1prC.dpuf

Cheese of the Week - Muenster

Muenster is a cheese from the United States, not to be confused with the French variety, Munster. The name Muenster is derived from an English transliteration of Münster, a city in Germany. The original name of the French cheese comes from Alsatian abbey of Munster in the Vosgian mountains. Munster translates as "monastery", altered from Latin monasterium.

Its taste is comparable to that of both typical white American cheese and a sharp jack cheese.

Muenster is a smooth textured cheese with an orange rind and a white interior. This washed-rind cheese is made from cows’ milk. The orange color is derived from vegetable coloring. It usually has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. In some cases, when properly aged, it can develop a strong flavor with a pungent aroma. This cheese is commonly served as an appetizer. Because it melts well, it is also often used in dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna melts, quesadillas, cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese, and pizza.
American versions are sold younger, and with a weaker taste, than European versions.

Country of origin    United States
Source of milk    Cows
Texture    Soft
Fat content    8.5 g / oz
Protein content    6.6 g / oz


Muenster Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
6 slices Muenster cheese
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Dip chicken in milk, then in breadcrumbs. Lightly brown coated chicken in a large skillet, then arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Top each chicken with a slice of cheese. Top with mushrooms, then pour broth over and around chicken. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes; remove cover, baste with any remaining broth, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.