Bleu Cheese Chicken Burgers

It seems the older I get the more my tastes are changing.  I've never liked french onion dip before and now it seems I love the unheathly goodness!  Same goes for Bleu Cheese !  Granted, I still can't do the dressing but the crumbles are oh so yummy!  And let's not mention or think about what the "bleu" really is ok?!   So tonight after going to the grocery, with all 3 kids, {yes call me insane} we got home and everyone was screaming how hungry they were!  I decided to just throw some stuff together and wish for the best!!!   I can't believe how DELISH it came out!!!  I will be adding these to my "make again" list for sure!  Hope you enjoy them as much as my family did!

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken

2 green onions (chopped)

1 tbsp minced garlic

1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles

Mix everything together, make into patties (I got 5 patties out of it & this is how the points+ are calculated), throw 'em on the grill! 

We ate ours on our plate, but they would be even better on a slimwich with tomato and lettace.  I paired it with grilled squash, which was also a first for me.

ENJOY!!

Points +: 4 points per patty

 

Cheeseburger...Cupcakes!

Oh yeah!  Nothing better than a cheeseburger....cupcake?!  I saw this featured on a party site and had to try it!  They came out awesome!  Now off to daycare tomorrow for the kiddos so I won't be tempted to eat them!

If you're feeling creative and would like to make them yourself, there is a great tutorial  HERE!

Pineapple Bliss Cupcakes

So, we all give into that evil little devil sitting on our shoulder every once in a while right?  Sweets are my major downfall!! I can't stop at one cookie, I stop when the entire batch is gone!  I  decided tonight  instead of forbidding the evil fruit, I've chosen to indulge.....in small quantities of course because I have weigh in tomorrow!! 

Tonight's recipe comes from www.skinnytaste.com and let me just begin by saying OHHHH MY!  The name sure is fitting for these!  They are extremely sweet so make sure you have a glass of milk close at hand.  I would consider making these again, but I think I might try using strawberries instead of the pineapple. The great thing is it only takes a few ingredients!  How awesome is that?!  After one bite the hubby quickly rated them FIVE STARS.  Me on the other hand, thought the icing made them a little too sweet so I give them FOUR STARS.


Ingredients
Cupcakes
1 box Yellow Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker SuperMoist)
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)

Combine both ingredients in a large bowl.  {You do not need the eggs, oil and/or butter!} Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer. Pour into lined cupcake tins.  Bake in accordance with the box directions. {I cooked mine at 350 for 24 minutes} Set aside to cool completely.


Pineapple Fluff cream Cheese Frosting
8oz philadelphia 1/3 less fat cream cheese (room temp)
20 oz can pineapple in juice (Drained and squeezed well)
3/4 cup of marshmallow fluff.

Combine cream cheese, crushed pineapple and marshmallow fluff in a bowl.  mix with electric mixer until well combined.  Spread on cupcakes and ENJOY!  Refrigerate any uneaten {yeah, right} cupcakes until you are ready to eat them.

One Cupcake w/ no icing = 3 pts.
One Cupcake w/ icing =4 pts.

Happy Baking!!!

Mexican Chili Beef Burgers

Tonight we are starting off with a bang!!!  We made these tonight and they were awesome!  I will  be making them again...fo sho!  Both the hubby and I rated these FIVE STARS!  Yummo!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg white
1/4 c minced onion
1/4 tomato juice (i used tomato sauce thinned w/ water because I couldn't find a single can of juice)
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp blk pepper
1/2 tsp fresh cilantro

Mix all together and form into patties.  I got 6 patties medium patties. I like to place fresh made patties in freezer to set before throwing them on grill. They don't seem to fall apart as much. While those are chillin' make up your salsa.

Salsa
1 medium tomato, diced
3 medium radishes, diced {you're probably thinking...EWWW...but seriously you have to try it!! }
1/3 c  avocado, diced
1 tbsp of fresh cilantro {I'm finding out that fresh herbs make a HUGE difference-plus they are cheaper}
1 tbsp lime juice
dash of salt

Mix all together and set aside and get to grillin' your burgers!

When you're burgers are almost done, throw your "slimwich" buns on the grill to add an extra little crunch. I usually don't do this but it's a nice change of pace.  Place your burgers on your grilled buns, top with 1/4 c salsa and ENJOY! Oh yeah and did I mention they are only 6 points!

I would love to hear your thoughts if you make these! :)

*Picture taken from WW Best Eats.