Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp. chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. artificial liquid sweetener
• 2 tbsp. minced green pepper
• 1 1/2 c. tomato juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Method:

Mix ingredients and mold into a loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) for 30 to 45 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings.
Exchange: 1 serving for 3 meat exchanges and 1 vegetable exchange.

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. skim milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp. all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp. reduce calorie margarine
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. grated low-fat American cheese
• 2 c. macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/4 c. bread crumbs

Method:

Combine milk, flour, margarine, and salt to make a white sauce. Return sauce to low heat. Add grated cheese, stirring constantly. Cook until cheese has melted and sauce boils.
Remove from heat. Alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce in non-stick baking dish; cover with bread crumbs.
Bake at 375 degrees until mixture bubble and crumbs brown. 6 servings. Amount 1/2 cup.
Exchange: 1 bread, 1 medium-fat meat