KitchenAid 5 SPEED ULTRA POWER BLENDER manual Mexican Casserole Topping, Cinnamon-Oat Crunch

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Mexican Casserole Topping

2flour tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter)

No-stick cooking spray

12 cup shredded nonfat Cheddar cheese

1teaspoon chili powder

14 teaspoon cumin

2tablespoons shredded 50%-less- fat Monterey Jack cheese

Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray both sides of tortillas with no-stick cooking spray to coat lightly. Place tortillas in skillet. Cook until light golden, turning once, about 5 to

7 minutes. Cool completely. Break each tortilla into

8 pieces.

Place tortilla pieces, 14 cup Cheddar cheese, chili powder, and cumin in blender jar. Cover and blend at CHOP, pulsing 4 to 6 times, about 5 seconds each time, until tortilla pieces are crushed. Add remaining 14 cup Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and blend at CHOP until mixed, about 5 to 10 seconds.

Use to top favorite ground beef, pasta, or rice casserole cooked in 13x9-inch baking dish.

Yield: 12 servings (about 1 cup).

Per serving: About 23 cal, 2 g pro, 3 g car, 0 g fat, 1 mg chol, 78 mg sod.

Cinnamon-Oat Crunch

12 cup whole wheat flour

12 cup packed brown sugar

14 cup rolled oats

12 teaspoon cinnamon

14 teaspoon salt Dash nutmeg

14 cup light pasteurized process cream cheese product (from an 8-oz. tub)

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover and blend at STIR, pulsing 3 or 4 times, about 5 seconds each time, until thoroughly mixed; stir mixture down between pulses, if necessary.

Spread in thin layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375°F until browned, about 10 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely.

With spatula, loosen mixture from baking sheet and crumble to desired size. Serve over yogurt, frozen yogurt, fruit, or pudding. Place any unused crunch in tightly covered container and store in refrigerator.

Yield: 2 cups; 16 (2 tablespoons) servings.

Per serving: About 51 cal, 1 g pro, 11 g car, 1 g fat, 1 mg chol, 57 mg sod.

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