Cheddar Parmesan Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 TBSP baking powder
6 TBSP unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 TBSP honey
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 jalapenos, one sliced for topping and one seeded and diced for muffin mixture
3/4 cup Parmesan, plus additional for topping
3/4 cup Cheddar, plus additional for topping
 
Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.  Line a muffin pan with liners or spray unlined muffin pan with cooking spray.
3.  In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt & pepper.

4.  In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, garlic, honey and diced jalapenos.

5.  Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and stir together until moist.
6.  Add both cheeses and stir until combined.

7.  Fill each muffin cup with one large scoop of batter, making sure to distribute evenly.

8.  Place on slice of jalapeno on each  muffin and then sprinkle with Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses.

 9.  Place muffin pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.

10.  Let cool in pan for about 10 minutes. remove and place on wire rack to continue cooling.
11.  ENJOY!!

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is a great way to get  your Philly Cheesesteak fix in a much healthier way.  You can use thinly sliced steak or deli roast beef to make this recipe super easy.  Enjoy!

 Ingredients

8 oz. thinly sliced roast beef
8 slices of pepperjack or provolone cheese
4 small green bell peppers or 2 large
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 (6oz.) package mushrooms, sliced
2 TBSP  butter
2 TBSP olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper - to taste

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.  Slice peppers in half and clean out ribs and seeds; set aside.

 3.  Add butter, olive oil, onions, mushrooms and garlic to saute pan.  Saute over medium heat until onions are tender (about 20 minutes).
4.  Slice roast beef into thin strips and add to saute pan.  Cook until heated through (3-5 min.).

5.  Place half a slice of pepperjack cheese in the bottom of each pepper.

6.  Add meat mixture on top of cheese.

7.  Top with another half slice of pepperjack ( I used shredded instead).   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is golden on top.

Garlic & Jalapeno Cauliflower Mash

My name is Amber and I'm addicted to potatoes.  Seriously, it's true.  French fries, au gratin, baked, mashed, it really doesn't matter.  And when you're trying to eat healthy and low carb, potatoes are not your friend.  So, one of my favorite go to low carb side dishes to replace potatoes is my Garlic & Jalapeno Cauliflower Mash.  Super easy to make and delicious!

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup jalapeno cream cheese

1 tsp southwest seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1.  Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 15 minutes.

2.  Place steamed cauliflower, garlic, jalapeno cream cheese and southwest seasoning into a food processor and blend until smooth.

3.  Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Super easy, right?!  I love to serve this with pork loin or steak.  Add some steamed veggies and you're good to go with a great low carb dinner.  Enjoy!