Name: Mac N Cheese
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups 2% milk; 1 cup plain greek yogurt (nonfat); 8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mac N Cheese

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This time of year calls for all of your favorite comfort foods. This recipe is a guilt-free way to enjoy homestyle Mac n Cheese without the added fat content of most recipes.

Mac N Cheese

CourseSide Dishes

Servings

8 servings

Servings

8 servings

Mac N Cheese

CourseSide Dishes

Servings

8 servings

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup plain greek yogurt nonfat
8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: servings

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Instructions

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot add the olive oil on medium-low heat.
Add the flour and whisk constantly until well combined.
Stir in the milk and whisk until well combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
Add the greek yogurt and whisk to combine, then add the cheese and let melt stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce appears to be well combined, melted, and thickened, stir in the cooked pasta and mix to combine.
Add salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
3/4 cup 1% Milk
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Servings: (3 steak bites per serving)

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Instructions

Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.

Recipe Notes

Skillet Noodle Pie

November 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This Skillet Noodle Pie will quickly become a new family favorite. It has all the traditional flavors of a pot pie but comes together in a fraction of the time.

Skillet Noodle Pie

CourseMain Dish

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Skillet Noodle Pie

CourseMain Dish

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Servings

8 1 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon low sodium
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup skim milk
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound chicken breast diced and cooked (about 2 cups)

Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings

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Instructions

Start a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling add pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
Add flour until combined and then add 1 cup of water, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and black pepper
Once combined add milk and cream cheese. Stir to combine
Add mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, and stir to combine
Last add pasta to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Once everything is combined and hot it is ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Meatloaf

November 4, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Our Classic Meat Loaf is a delicious homestyle comfort food that will warm your soul. The ingredients for this recipe are usually available in your kitchen and can be made in the traditional oven, or try to make in half the time in the air fryer.

Meatloaf

CourseMain Dish

Servings

10 servings

Servings

10 servings

Meatloaf

CourseMain Dish

Servings

10 servings

Servings

10 servings

Ingredients

2 eggs beaten
3/4 cup 1% Milk
16 ounces frozen spinach leaves thawed and drained
1 cup onion diced
1 teaspoon oregano dry, ground
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups whole wheat soft breadcrumbs about 4 slices of bread
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/3 cup tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 Tablespoon mustard
cooking spray

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Instructions

Oven Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, spinach, onion, and seasonings together.
Add dry breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and lean ground meat into the wet mixture. Using clean hands, mix all ingredients together until well combined.
Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Transfer the meat mixture to the pan, and pat well until evenly distributed.
Bake in the oven set at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
In a small saucepan, stir together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard over medium heat.
Spoon off any excess fat from the top of the meatloaf. Pour the cooked tomato sauce over the meatloaf.
Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has a sticky consistency.
Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Air Fryer Cooking Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
Combine all wet and dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts.
Form and shape each half into small meatloaves.
Place in the air fryer for 25 minutes.
Spoon over the tomato sauce and cook an additional 7-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Remove loaves from air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Notes

To make soft breadcrumbs: Place fresh bread slices into a food processor. Blend until broken into crumbs. (4 slices of bread will make about 2 cups of breadcrumbs)