Burger and Fries Pot Pie
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen crispy French-fried potatoes
Heat oven to 450º. Cook beef and onion until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain well. Sprinkle flour over beef mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes; heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Spread beef mixture into a greased casserole; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange frozen potatoes evenly in single layer on top. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 6 servings
Oatmeal-Apple Muffins
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup skim milk
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup raisins
1 cup peeled sweet apples
Preheat oven to 425º. Mix egg whites, milk and oil in bowl. Add dry ingredients, mixing well until blended. Place batter in muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
Bake 15 minutes.
Spicy Pumpkin Bars
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
1 container cream cheese creamy ready-to-spread frosting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple juice
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
Heat oven to 350º. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening Lightly flour.
In a large bowl, beat all ingredients except frosting on low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Spread batter in pan.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely about 1 hour. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate until set. Store in refrigerator.
