Bacon-Bacon-Bacon

Well girls here's the scoop. I have tried every turkey bacon that is out there. This is one place I have to eat the real thing. 2 slices of center cut bacon is 1 Point Plus. I usually cook up the whole package because I hate the greasy mess and it saves time when I do want a bacon fix. I wrap it in paper towels, put it in a zip lock bag and keep it in the freezer. You just have to heat it in the micro wave for a few seconds and you have hot fresh bacon. Make sure and check  the points on the brand you buy.

Here are a few things I do with my already cooked bacon. I have not tried the Baked Potato Soup. If someone does please let me know how you liked it so I can post the pros and cons.    

                                        Bacon and Egg Breakfast = 5 Point Plus

 1/2  cup -scrambled Egg Beaters,
2 slices- Sara Lee Delightful,
1 Tbsp.- Blackberry Jam, and sliced
1-Sliced Tomato 
1 Hot cup of coffee 

                                  


 Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad - 2/3 cup serving = 2 Points Plus

2 1/4 cup- chopped Cauliflower
2 1/4 cup- chopped Broccoli
1/2 cup chopped- Red Onion
1/2 cup- Raisins
1/2 cup -fat free Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp.- White Vinegar
2 Tbsp.- Splenda
2 slices- Center Cut Bacon (fried and crumbled)

Mix all ingredients in bowl and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve and enjoy.

                                        Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich =4 points plus

2 slices Center Cut Bacon- fried
2 slices Sara Lee Bread
2 Tbsp. fat free Mayo
lettuce and tomato slices

Serve with Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad and grapes and you have a great 6 point plus meal in minutes.


                                          Baked Potato Soup = 7 Points Plus

1 whole garlic bulb (85 gram)-slice 1/4 " slice off top of bulb
3 lb. -uncooked potatoes rinsed and pierced with fork (6 large baking potatoes)
4 cup- reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp.- thyme (fresh is best)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 Tbsp- fat free sour cream
6 Tbsp- low fat cheddar cheese
6 Tbsp-scallions sliced
6 slices- center cut bacon

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap entire garlic bulb tightly in foil: place garlic and potatoes in oven (you do not need to put them on a pan, they go right on the oven rack)

Bake garlic until soft when squeezed, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Continue baking potatoes until tender when pierced about 15 more minutes. Let potatoes stand till cool enough to handle.

Unwrap garlic and squeeze pulp from bulb with hands, into large saucepan. Peel potatoes and add to saucepan, mash with a potato masher until smooth.

Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper until blended. Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally, about 5-10 minutes.

Spoon 1 1/2 cup into bowl and top with 1 Tbsp. sour cream, 1 Tbsp cheese and 1 rounded Tbsp bacon. Grind fresh pepper on top if desired.


I hope you try some of these great meal ideas. I have learned bacon (real Bacon) is something I can still enjoy and it makes me smile. Who doesn't love the smell of  your house after your bacon is done frying. Go Bacon.