So I'm starting to think Ma is on a mission to use every single Morningstar product in some form. Ha. Oh come now your blog mistress was just kidding. So when Ma was looking around for this week's recipe she came across this recipe from Hungry Girl which incorporates Morningstar Crumbles and grilled cheese. Yes, you know what that means another sammy. Gotta say I was quite shocked when she suggested making this one for a blog recipe. Considering Ma has been known to loathe cheese since she was a tiny tot. I'm guessing she's stepping out of her comfort zone for this one. Join her shall we?
Here's what you'll need:
Taco-rific Grilled Cheese
Ingredients:
*1/4 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the kind by Boca or MorningStar Farms)
*1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
*1/4 tsp. chili powder
*1/8 tsp. cumin
*1/8 tsp. garlic powder
*2 slices light bread
*1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
*2 tbsp. shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
*1 tbsp. finely chopped tomato
*1 tsp. finely chopped cilantro
*2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
Directions:
1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix soy crumbles, onion, and dry spices. Microwave for 45 seconds, or until warm. Stir well.
2. Lay bread slices flat, and spread both with the cheese wedge. Top one slice with 1 tbsp. shredded cheese, followed by the soy crumble mixture, tomato, cilantro, and remaining 1 tbsp. shredded cheese. Top with the other bread slice, cheesy side down. Spread the top of the sandwich with 1 tsp. butter.
3. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Carefully place sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Spread the top with remaining 1 tsp. butter.
4. Cook until bread is lightly browned and cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side, flipping carefully. Eat up!
MAKES 1 SERVING
WW Points: *6 per Sammy
These were super yummy. I honestly didn't get the taco flavor per say but they were very tasty. The mix of tomato, crumbles, and laughing cow cheese gave it a creamy texture and the bread added a nice crunch. I'd definitely make them again.
Tid Bits:
*Can't find Morningstar? Use any meatless soy substitute
Ma's Spot: Oh how I enjoyed this sandwich. It got me to eat swiss cheese. I have always hated swiss cheese but some reason this time was different. It was very quick and easy to make. Everything in this dish was good for you. So if you're a busy mom or dad this is really a great go-to meal. Also If you're watching what you eat this is perfect.
SNACK CORNER:* It's time for snack corner! Where we take new snacks in the grocery store and break it down for you. We tell you which are hot and which are not.
WW Points: *6 per 1/2 cup
Dinah: So those nifty hippie fellas over at Ben & Jerry's have come out with a limited edition Cotton Candy ice cream. While this one is a tab better on points than the last ice cream we reviewed I gotta say it wasn't one of my top 5 favorites from the guys at B&J's. I couldn't really taste the cotton candy flavor (geez first the meal now this. I need my taste buds tested lol). It seemed like a lot of vanilla and sugar with colorful flecks of what looked like cotton candy but yet not actual cotton candy KAPOW flavor there. Oh how I was disppointed in this one since I'm a huge fan from way back. Sadly I'll be skipping this one on my next shopping trip and jumping for the Chunky Monkey.
Ma: Unlike Dinah I thought this ice cream tasted exactly like cotton candy. Actually, I was wondering how you get cotton candy taste into ice cream? I'm ashamed to say (and I'll admit this in writing) I did finish off the rest of the pint. :X
So if you like the flavor of cotton candy with out the grainy candy taste then this is the ice cream for you!
That's it folks. We'll see you here next Tuesday with another recipe. Have a great week guys!
Spoons & Spatula's
~ Dinah & Ma
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