Cheesy Bruschetta

Ingredients

1 large ripe tomato, seeded, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
4 Kraft 2% Milk Mozzarella Singles

Cooking Instructions

Mix tomato, garlic, oil, basil, salt and pepper.
Make-Ahead: Tomato mixture can be made a day ahead.
Store covered in the refrigerator.
Place bread on cookie sheet.
Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Spoon tomato mixture on toasted bread; top with 2% Milk Singles.
Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until 2% Milk Singles begin to melt.
Cut into quarters.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

• Calories 40
• Calories From Fat 18
• Total Fat 2 g
• Saturated Fat 0 g
• Cholesterol 5 mg
• Sodium 95 mg
• Total Carbohydrate 4 g
• Dietary Fiber 0 g
• Sugars 1 g
• Protein 2 g  
• Diabetic Exchanges: 
• 1/2 Starch

GINAS REFRIED BEANS & CHEESE DIP

REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE DIP - submitted by GINA 

(Although this is a dip, it is very filling. When dipped with Tortilla Chips, I have had this as a meal.)

Ingredients:
* 2-16oz. cans refried beans
* 16 ounces cream cheese (believe me, this makes it special!)
* 1/4 cup salsa
* Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (May use Cheddar or Monterrey Jack)
* Garlic Powder to individual taste
* Optional - sour cream, olives, hot peppers, guacamole, onion

Directions:
1. Mix the refried beans, garlic powder and salsa together. Spread out half of the mixture in the bottom of a small, oven proof casserole.
2. Put a layer of cream cheese on top of the first layer of refried bean mixture.
3. Top this layer of cream cheese with the remaining refried bean mixture.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and put in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes, or until it is thoroughly heated.

CHEESY SAUSAGE STRATA

CHEESY SAUSAGE STRATA

Serves 8

1/2 pound pork sausage
1/2 pound Mozzarella cheese, grated
2 cups leftover bread cubes
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Cooking Directions
Grease a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or a 9-inch square baking dish.
Brown & crumble sausage in a large skillet; set aside.
Spread bread over bottom of dish, top with sausage and grated cheese.
Beat together remaining ingredients and pour over cheese and sausage.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes, until lightly browned.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Serving Suggestions
Wake your family up with this breakfast dish. Serve with fruit cups and hot coffee.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 274 calories; 

Protein 16 grams; 

Fat 20 grams; 

Sodium 423 milligrams; 

Cholesterol 145 milligrams; 

Saturated Fat 8 grams; 

Carbohydrates 8 grams; 

Fiber 0 grams