Healthier Chicken Fried Steak (For Dad)

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I posted it for Dad, because I told him I'd find a healthier version of one of his all time favorites. Mether, if you make it for him, give me the review, and perhaps I'll make it for Larry. I saw a comment from one woman that said she eliminated the salt because the crackers were already salted.

This is from the March 08 issue of Southern Living. I was intrigued by the method of this recipe and can't wait to try it....Nutitional info from Southern Living...CALORIES 315; FAT 11.9g (sat 3.9g,mono 5g,poly 1.1g); PROTEIN 29.3g; CHOLESTEROL 65mg; CALCIUM 43mg; SODIUM 369mg; FIBER 0.9g; IRON 4.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 20.3g

10 min 5 min prep
SERVES 6
6 (4 ounce) cube steaks(1 1/2 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup egg substitute
45 saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve plus 7 crackers)
vegetable oil cooking spray

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
Dredge steaks in flour; dip in egg substitute, and dredge in crushed crackers.
Lightly coat steaks on each side with cooking spray.
Cook steaks, in batches, in a hot nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden, turning twice.
Can trasfer steaks to a jelly roll pan at 225 if need be to keep warm.

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Country Chili Con Queso for the Crock Pot Recipe

Chili Con Queso for the Crock Pot Recipe #67165
This is an easy and yummy appetizer.
by Katrina and adapted by Mether

2¼ hours 15 min prep
1 appetizer

2 lbs Velveeta cheese (I used the 2% type)
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (again I used the lowfat type)
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies, drained (choose your desired heat; other brands work well also)
1-2 tsp. chili powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. garlic powder or equivalent amount of fresh/minced garlic
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (I think this is the secret ingredient!)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 lb ground beef
tortilla chips
Cube cheese, put cheese into crock-pot w/2 cans of soup and 2 cans of tomatoes and spices.
Heat on low to melt cheese.
Brown meat, add meat to cheese mixture.
Cover and cook on low to keep warm.
Serve w/tortilla chips.

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Goop – Taco pie

Ingredient:
1.5 lbs of ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 can diced green chilies
4 cloves of chopped garlic
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of celery
1 can cream of mushroom
1 small can of enchilada sauce

Garnish:
Chopped onions
Shredded cheese
Chopped Tomatoes
Chopped Lettuce
Fritos chips
Your Favorite hot sauce

Directions: Brown ground beef in a sauce pan (4qt) with the onions, green chilies and garlic. Drain grease. Then, add the cans of cream of mushroom, cream of celery, cream of chicken and enchilada sauce to the sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil on medium to low heat. Remember to stir, so that the bottom will not burn.
Serving instructions: In a bowl add Fritos to the bottom, then top with the goop mixture and then add any of your favorite garnish toppings! Enjoy

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients:
2- Cans of black beans – drained and rinsed
2 – Ripe Avocados-peeled and diced into cubes
2+ limes – squeezed for the juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 package of frozen corn
3 –diced Tomatoes
½ of a purple onion – chopped
2 Tablespoons of Cilantro chopped
Seasoning – Garlic powder, salt and pepper

Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly in a large bowl. Taste and add more lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Great with grilled chicken breast as a meal too.

Cottage Cheese Guacamole

Ingredients:
16 oz container of Cottage Cheese
4 avocados – peeled and diced
2 limes- squeezed for their juice
1 can diced green chilies
1 can diced jalapenos
Salt, pepper and garlic to taste

Directions: Add avocados in a mixing bowl, with lime juice and mash with a potato masher, until avocados are creamy. Then add cottage cheese, canned green chilies and canned jalapenos. Mix all together add more lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Cheesy Bean Dip

Ingredients:
2 cans of refried beans
2 packages of softened cream cheese
1 large jar of your favorite salsa
2 – cups of your favorite shredded cheese

Directions: In a 9’x13’ pan spread the refried beans on the bottom, and then spread the next layer of cream cheese on top of the beans. Then pour and spread your favorite salsa and finally sprinkle the 2 cups of the cheese on the top of the salsa. Then bake the layered dip at 350 until cheese melts and bubbles about 15-20 minutes. Enjoy with your favorite chips tortilla chips or Fritos!

Our Family's Favorite Chicken

Ingredients:
4- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 ½ Cups Bread Crumbs
6 cloves of Garlic Pressed
1 Stick of Butter melted
4 Tablespoons of Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Then in a bowl combine melted butter and 6 cloves of pressed garlic. On a plate combine the bread crumbs and the parmesan cheese. Then dip each chicken breast in the butter mixture and then cover it completely in the bread crumb mixture. Place the chicken in baking dish and bake for one hour. Chicken is always moist and juicy.