Meatloaf and Broccoli Casserole

Jealous? You should be.

I've been craving broccoli casserole since my family completely let me down Thanksgiving. So last night was comfort food heaven (plus some green beans).

Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1.5-2 lbs ground beef

1 lb country sausage

3/4 cup onion, diced

3/4 cup quaker oats

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup egg beaters

1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Lightly mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into a loaf on a 13 x 9 pan. Bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 8.

Nutritional Information: (per serving) 360 calories, 20.5 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, 8.5 WW points.

Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

2 pkgs chopped broccoli, frozen

8 oz. velveeta cheese, 2%

30 ritz crackers, finely crushed

1 stick butter

dash of lemon juice

Instructions:

Prepare broccoli according to package directions. Mix broccoli, cheese, 1/2 stick of butter, and dash of lemon juice. Place into casserole dish. Combine ritz crackers and remaining butter and place on top of broccoli mixture. Serves 8.

Nutritional Info: (per serving) 240 calories, 15.5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber, 5.5 WW points.

Crock Pot Chili

Ingredients:
2 (16oz) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 (16oz) cans chili beans, drained
2 (14.5 oz) cans tomatoes, diced
2 lbs. coarsely ground chuck, browned & drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin

Instructions:
Put all the ingredients into a 5 quart crock pot. Stir until all is mixed well. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours (or high for 5-6). Makes 12 cups.

Comments:
Perfect for cold weather and super easy. It barely fits in my crock pot, so we'd recommend mixing half of it at a time. It makes a lot but reheats well. It's great for tailgating too. Wanna spice it up? (Me? No. Richie? Yes. ) Add red pepper flakes or jalapenos.

Nutritional Info: (per cup) 266 calories, 6.5 grams fat, 9.5 grams fiber, 4.5 WW points.

Yum. Cheese. 1/4 cup 2% cheese adds 80 calories, 6 grams fat, 0 fiber, 2 WW points