Ultimate Creamed Corn (Crockpot) & Weekend Potluck #69

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK! 

We're always happy to have you stop by and share at our virtual table! 

AND...

This corn dish is an 'ultimate' favorite! Use fresh (partially cooked) or frozen corn

for an amazing and creamy side dish. 

Ultimate Creamed Corn (Crockpot)

Now, let's take a quick peek back at last week...

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

Chicken Parmesan Casserole by Makin' It Mo' Betta

Recipes that caught our attention ~

BBQ Chicken Pizza by The Unsophisticated Kitchen

3-Layer Chocolate Decadence by Heaven Scent Creations

And, a personal favorite ~

Strawberry & Caramelized Onion Salad by Recipes from a Pantry 
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Your hostesses ~

• 4 Little Fergusons~ Tonya
• The Country Cook~ Brandie
• Mommy Time Party ~ Tabitha
• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie

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Skinny Mozzarella Stix

OH YUM!!!  

These tasty bites were just perfect and I can't wait to make them again soon. 

As I have often told you....I LOVE Nancy's recipes at Skinny Kitchen. She has such a knack for making you think you're not eating a 'healthier choice'...and these cheese stix were no exception. 

Nancy shares shopping tips, nutritional values and even Weight Watchers points.

When you stop over there, please tell her I sent you. 

You can choose to use 'regular' or light string cheese.  I do love the WW smoked string cheese. So flavorful. 

Just 2 pieces (the string cheese is cut in half for this recipe) = only TWO

Weight Watchers points. 

There are no 'fancy' ingredients in this dish either...just things like panko crumbs, flour and garlic powder. And of course, they're baked not fried.

Here's my photo...head on over to Nancy's...for the full recipe click here 

You're welcome!  =D 

SKINNY MOZZARELLA STIX 

Linked to GBP Roundup - Lightened Up

3 Magnificent Muffin Recipes {Blast from the Past}

A lovely and perfect pumpkin muffin with a nutella 'frosting' baked right in.
YOU.WANT.SOME! 

Self-Frosting Pumpkin Nutella Muffins

These moist muffins truly are loaded....
with carrots, applesauce, pineapple, flax seed and more...
Healthy & Scrumptious!

Loaded Morning Glory Muffins

Only four simple ingredients - so moist, lowfat and tasty!
You won't be able to stop at one...or maybe not even at two! 
A *Healthier Choice* 

Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Muffins

Glazed Coconut Bread (Lighter Choices)

I LOVE quick breads and was very excited when I came across this one at 

Caramel Potatoes.  It's a fairly new blog to me and I am anxious to try a number of their recipes.  Caramel Potatoes are this mother/daughter team's 'signature dish'....be sure to check out their blog. 

I made a few simple revisions to this lovely recipe.  It was a real hit! I love making quick breads for gift giving or for showers or potlucks.  It's a great dish any time of the year! And I ALWAYS love a glaze that soaks into the bread and keeps it moist.  

GLAZED COCONUT BREAD 

4 eggs

(could use 3 eggs + 2 egg whites)

2 c. sugar

(I used 1 c. xylitol &  2/3 c. sugar)

1 c. oil

(I used 1/2 c. oil & 1/2 c. applesauce)

2  tsp. coconut extract

2 c. white whole wheat flour

1 c. all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. flaked coconut

1 c. buttermilk**(see note below)

Coconut Glaze

1 c. sugar

(I used 3/4 c. xylitol)

1/2 c. water

(I used 1/3 c.)

2 Tb.  butter

1 tsp. coconut extract

Preheat oven to 325*.  Grease 2 large loaf pans.

In large mixing bowl beat eggs until fluffy.  Add the sugar, oil, applesauce and coconut extract and beat 3 more minutes.

Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder,  and salt and add to mixing bowl.  Mix until combined.  Add coconut and buttermilk.  Pour batter into loaf pans and bake for about 45 minutes. (Be sure to check after 40 minutes). (If using Splenda, check at 30 minutes)

Remove pans from oven and set on wire rack.

Just a few minutes before the breads are finished baking, begin making the glaze by combining sugar, water and butter in small saucepan.  Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute and then add in coconut extract.  Slowly pour the glaze over the hot bread (while it's still in the pan).  The glaze will soak into the bread and down the sides of the pan. 

When cool enough to handle, remove the bread from the pan and allow to finish cooling on the wire rack.  Slice & serve or place in airtight container until ready to serve. 

** TIP: You can make your own buttermilk by adding 1 Tb. vinegar to a

1 cup measuring cup; fill with milk; let stand 5 minutes before adding. 

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Meal Plan Monday

Cheesey Chicken Bacon Rollups

Oh what a fabulous recipe.  My 2nd favorite ingredient - cream cheese - wrapped up in my first favorite ingredient - crescent roll dough!

These make great appetizers or entrees.   

Choose your cheese mixture of choice. Use reduced fat crescent rolls if desired. 

There are many 'versions' of this recipe on the net and I combined my favorite flavors to make these awesome bites. 

CHEESEY CHICKEN BACON ROLLUPS 

1 - 13 ozs. can chicken breast, drained

(or 2 sm. chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)

6 ozs. cream cheese, softened

(or use 3 ozs. lite cream cheese plus 3 wedges Laughing Cow 

vegetable cheese)

1 c. (reduced-fat) cheddar-jack cheese, shredded

1/4 c. diced onion, lightly sauteed, optional

3 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 - 1 ozs. pkg. dry ranch dressing mix

(more or less to taste)

1 pkg. seamless sheet of crescent roll dough

(or 1 - 8 count (reduced fat) crescent rolls)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a cookie sheet. 

In large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, bacon and ranch dressing. Stir in chicken and blend until well combined. 

Unroll crescent rolls into one large sheet, pressing seams together to seal. 

Spread chicken mixture evenly over the rolls. Begin rolling up from the long side, rolling tightly and being sure to seal edges along the end. 

Cut into 12 slices. (Begin by cutting roll in half, then into quarters, then each piece into 3 slices).  Place each piece on baking sheet, cut side down.

Bake 22 - 25 minutes or until golden brown on edges. 

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