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Very Good 4.2/5
(282 ratings)
Fried Cheese Sticks
Fried Cheese Sticks

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES: 140.6  |  FAT: 2.8g  |  PROTEIN: 14.7g  |  CARBS: 15.1g  |  FIBER: 0.6g

Very Good 4.1/5
(94 ratings)
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES: 259.6  |  FAT: 7.9g  |  PROTEIN: 12.6g  |  CARBS: 39.5g  |  FIBER: 4.1g

Very Good 4.1/5
(74 ratings)
Chicken Philly Cheese
Chicken Philly Cheese

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES: 349.8  |  FAT: 5.2g  |  PROTEIN: 31.1g  |  CARBS: 40.9g  |  FIBER: 4.6g


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Very Good 4.3/5
(360 ratings)
Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.Submitted by: PUNKGIRL213

CALORIES: 234  |  FAT: 8g  |  PROTEIN: 13.2g  |  CARBS: 27.7g  |  FIBER: 3.8g

Very Good 4.4/5
(345 ratings)
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.Submitted by: SLIMKATIE

CALORIES: 232.8  |  FAT: 8.5g  |  PROTEIN: 7.6g  |  CARBS: 32.1g  |  FIBER: 3.4g

Very Good 4.3/5
(252 ratings)
Paul's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Paul's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by: FLUFFYDADDY67

CALORIES: 378.4  |  FAT: 8g  |  PROTEIN: 21g  |  CARBS: 60.1g  |  FIBER: 7.4g

Good 3.8/5
(214 ratings)
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.Submitted by: BSING46

CALORIES: 165.7  |  FAT: 4.7g  |  PROTEIN: 13.2g  |  CARBS: 16.6g  |  FIBER: 0.6g

Very Good 4.2/5
(201 ratings)
No Guilt Cheese Enchiladas
No Guilt Cheese Enchiladas

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!Submitted by: TALESIN

CALORIES: 241.3  |  FAT: 8.5g  |  PROTEIN: 11.7g  |  CARBS: 27.4g  |  FIBER: 2.4g

Very Good 4.2/5
(151 ratings)
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish! Submitted by: SP_STEPF

CALORIES: 230  |  FAT: 4.3g  |  PROTEIN: 13.2g  |  CARBS: 35.8g  |  FIBER: 5.2g

Very Good 4.4/5
(111 ratings)
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes

No flour.Submitted by: ROSERED5

CALORIES: 47.5  |  FAT: 0.5g  |  PROTEIN: 5.8g  |  CARBS: 4.6g  |  FIBER: 0.7g

Very Good 4.2/5
(105 ratings)
Cheese quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla

High in protein, low in carbs, and all for just 300 caloriesSubmitted by: CINDYSUE48

CALORIES: 298.2  |  FAT: 14.2g  |  PROTEIN: 23g  |  CARBS: 18.8g  |  FIBER: 8.5g

Very Good 4.3/5
(84 ratings)
Cream Cheese and Salsa PinWheels

This recipe can serve as a tasty snack or lite lunch.Submitted by: TURTAPOE

CALORIES: 125  |  FAT: 3.3g  |  PROTEIN: 4.5g  |  CARBS: 20g  |  FIBER: 1.5g

Very Good 4.4/5
(70 ratings)
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Up
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Roll-Up

Take this simple, savory breakfast on the go! Submitted by: MEYLOSE

CALORIES: 220.9  |  FAT: 10.7g  |  PROTEIN: 19.9g  |  CARBS: 19.3g  |  FIBER: 8.3g

Very Good 4.7/5
(66 ratings)
Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Serve with sugar free maple syrup.Submitted by: CROPER2

CALORIES: 149  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 18g  |  CARBS: 16g  |  FIBER: 2g

Good 3.7/5
(65 ratings)
Cheese and Garlic Rotini With Grilled Chicken

A creamy garlic cheese sauce served over rotini and grilled chicken. Submitted by: BLISSFUL_DREAMS

CALORIES: 330.2  |  FAT: 2.4g  |  PROTEIN: 27.1g  |  CARBS: 46.8g  |  FIBER: 6.2g

Very Good 4.3/5
(62 ratings)
Low carb blueberry cheese cake

Submitted by: HAPYCLRK

CALORIES: 208.9  |  FAT: 21g  |  PROTEIN: 2.8g  |  CARBS: 3.3g  |  FIBER: 0.4g

Very Good 4.6/5
(57 ratings)
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

SBD Phase 1 FriendlySubmitted by: WOLVERINEGAL

CALORIES: 192.7  |  FAT: 7g  |  PROTEIN: 23.1g  |  CARBS: 8.9g  |  FIBER: 0.7g

Very Good 4.4/5
(55 ratings)
Three-Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Three-Cheese Alfredo Sauce

Low-cal, low-fat and great with Italian pasta dishes and garlic chicken pizzaSubmitted by: DORIGIRL

CALORIES: 76.6  |  FAT: 1.2g  |  PROTEIN: 10.7g  |  CARBS: 5g  |  FIBER: 0g

Very Good 4.3/5
(48 ratings)
crock pot mac-n-cheese with chicken and veggies

a veggie filled, chicken version of mac-n-cheeseSubmitted by: FORTYNINERMOMMY

CALORIES: 332  |  FAT: 14.6g  |  PROTEIN: 21.8g  |  CARBS: 28.2g  |  FIBER: 1.1g

Very Good 4.4/5
(47 ratings)
Grab & Go Cottage Cheese Crunch
Grab & Go Cottage Cheese Crunch

A quick and easy on the go breakfast for those busy mornings.Submitted by: TABBYKAT75

CALORIES: 226.7  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 16.8g  |  CARBS: 39.8g  |  FIBER: 5.1g

Very Good 4.8/5
(46 ratings)
Spinach, Cheese, & Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast
Spinach, Cheese, & Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast

Delicious, Low Carb!!!Submitted by: TAURUS0564

CALORIES: 260  |  FAT: 7.2g  |  PROTEIN: 40g  |  CARBS: 5.7g  |  FIBER: 0.3g

Very Good 4.5/5
(46 ratings)
Fat-free Cream Cheese Frosting

All the flavor with none of the guilt! Top off your favorite cakes or brownies with this delicious low-fat, low-sugar frosting.Submitted by: TRIXBUNNIE

CALORIES: 54.5  |  FAT: 0g  |  PROTEIN: 3.4g  |  CARBS: 8.5g  |  FIBER: 0g

Very Good 4.3/5
(44 ratings)
Poblano Cream Cheese Sauce

This sauce adds a nice kick to fish, chicken, pork, eggs...almost anything.Submitted by: MIJAHA1

CALORIES: 46.9  |  FAT: 2.1g  |  PROTEIN: 3.9g  |  CARBS: 2g  |  FIBER: 0g

Very Good 4.6/5
(43 ratings)
Smoky Cheese Black Bean and Rice Casserole
Smoky Cheese Black Bean and Rice Casserole

This healthy vegetarian dish is loaded with flavorful veggies, has a rich smoky swiss cheese flavor and a hint of spicinessSubmitted by: SUGARBABY04

CALORIES: 253.5  |  FAT: 11g  |  PROTEIN: 13.4g  |  CARBS: 25.2g  |  FIBER: 5.9g

Very Good 4.1/5
(40 ratings)
Cauliflower, Pasta, and Cheese Gratin
Cauliflower, Pasta, and Cheese Gratin

CALORIES: 275.6  |  FAT: 9.4g  |  PROTEIN: 18.8g  |  CARBS: 31.7g  |  FIBER: 4.1g

Very Good 4.1/5
(40 ratings)
Savory Cottage Cheese Salad

Delicious, simple and fast snack or side dishSubmitted by: PRAIRIEGIRL4

CALORIES: 101.7  |  FAT: 2g  |  PROTEIN: 13.4g  |  CARBS: 8.1g  |  FIBER: 1.1g

Very Good 4.3/5
(39 ratings)
Lite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Lite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Celebrate Fall with this delicious, light recipe.Submitted by: RUNNING2LIVE

CALORIES: 133.8  |  FAT: 3.2g  |  PROTEIN: 5.6g  |  CARBS: 20.9g  |  FIBER: 1.3g

Very Good 4.5/5
(38 ratings)
Cheesey Tuna Veggie Casserole (Fiber, Broccoli, Cheese, Vegetable, Whole Wheat Pasta)
Cheesey Tuna Veggie Casserole (Fiber, Broccoli, Cheese, Vegetable, Whole Wheat Pasta)

So yummy you won't think you're eating something packed with fiber and vitamins!Submitted by: ERICALYNNJ

CALORIES: 295.2  |  FAT: 11.8g  |  PROTEIN: 23.5g  |  CARBS: 26.6g  |  FIBER: 6.7g

Very Good 4.2/5
(38 ratings)
Pear, Walnut, and Roquefort Cheese Salad

A delicious salad that brings together many flavors.

CALORIES: 174.1  |  FAT: 8g  |  PROTEIN: 4.6g  |  CARBS: 23.2g  |  FIBER: 2.9g

Very Good 4.3/5
(37 ratings)
South Beach Cottage Cheese Breakfast

I came up with this simple, sweet, breakfast option because I couldn't face eggs every morning for breakfast. The cinnamon and splenda give the cottage cheese a wonderful, sweet flavor, and the chopped almonds give it a satisfying crunch.Submitted by: NURSEHOPE

CALORIES: 249.8  |  FAT: 8.6g  |  PROTEIN: 30.8g  |  CARBS: 14.9g  |  FIBER: 5.1g

Very Good 4.2/5
(36 ratings)
Homemade Mac & Cheese

This is my family's recipe for many generations, I just love it!Submitted by: FREEONE7

CALORIES: 298.5  |  FAT: 15.7g  |  PROTEIN: 12.9g  |  CARBS: 26g  |  FIBER: 1g

Very Good 4.2/5
(35 ratings)
SP_Stepf's Skinny Cheese Fondue
SP_Stepf's Skinny Cheese Fondue

This is a slimmed down version of one of my favorite party foods--cheese fondue. Mashed cannellini beans slim down the recipe but keep a thick and luscious texture! Submitted by: SP_STEPF

CALORIES: 139.2  |  FAT: 7.2g  |  PROTEIN: 9.7g  |  CARBS: 1.2g  |  FIBER: 1.4g

Very Good 4.2/5
(33 ratings)
Hearty Ham, Cheese, Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Hearty Ham, Cheese, Rice and Broccoli Casserole

Submitted by: WILDLIFEJO

CALORIES: 242.3  |  FAT: 11.4g  |  PROTEIN: 11.3g  |  CARBS: 23.5g  |  FIBER: 2.2g

Very Good 4.5/5
(31 ratings)
Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin Cups
Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin Cups

Easy healthy breakfast dish that can be eaten on the go!Submitted by: NADALIA

CALORIES: 88  |  FAT: 5.2g  |  PROTEIN: 7.1g  |  CARBS: 2g  |  FIBER: 0.3g

Very Good 4.5/5
(31 ratings)
Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese

All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean! Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES: 172.8  |  FAT: 4.2g  |  PROTEIN: 15.5g  |  CARBS: 18.2g  |  FIBER: 3.7g

Very Good 4.5/5
(30 ratings)
Barbecue Chicken Grilled Cheese

A tasty, Southwest spin on a classic comfort food.Submitted by: LFIREBRAND

CALORIES: 254.8  |  FAT: 5.2g  |  PROTEIN: 31.8g  |  CARBS: 22.6g  |  FIBER: 5g

Very Good 4.3/5
(30 ratings)
Macaroni & Cheese (baked)

This casserole is SO much better than the instant, packaged kind! Plus, you can control the ingredients - this version uses regular milk and cheese, but you can substitute low-fat versions.Submitted by: SARAHG54

CALORIES: 351.3  |  FAT: 18.1g  |  PROTEIN: 15.1g  |  CARBS: 31.9g  |  FIBER: 1.1g

Very Good 4.1/5
(29 ratings)
Broccoli & Cheese Soup

Easy & Delicious (makeover to lowfat :)Submitted by: DEEJ4FITNESS

CALORIES: 130.4  |  FAT: 3.9g  |  PROTEIN: 8.7g  |  CARBS: 16.2g  |  FIBER: 2.6g

Very Good 4.4/5
(28 ratings)
low carb egg and cottage cheese salad

An easy low fat and low carb egg salad with no mayo at all!Submitted by: GLYNN1

CALORIES: 148.2  |  FAT: 6.2g  |  PROTEIN: 20.5g  |  CARBS: 2.8g  |  FIBER: 0g

Very Good 4.7/5
(27 ratings)
Peppercorn Steak with Herbed Blue Cheese
Peppercorn Steak with Herbed Blue Cheese

A steakhouse quality supper ready in under 10 minutes!Submitted by: SPCOOKBOOK

CALORIES: 245.8  |  FAT: 18.2g  |  PROTEIN: 18.5g  |  CARBS: 1.2g  |  FIBER: 0.4g

Very Good 4.4/5
(26 ratings)
Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Submitted by: DOWNTOWNJB

CALORIES: 160.3  |  FAT: 10g  |  PROTEIN: 13.1g  |  CARBS: 5.7g  |  FIBER: 2.4g

Very Good 4.3/5
(24 ratings)
Easy Ham & Cheese Quiche

Submitted by: TAIPAN126

CALORIES: 182.8  |  FAT: 12.6g  |  PROTEIN: 13.5g  |  CARBS: 3.7g  |  FIBER: 0g

Good 3.9/5
(22 ratings)
Macaroni and Cheese

Yummy, and low-fat, too!Submitted by: SES1980

CALORIES: 252.7  |  FAT: 7.5g  |  PROTEIN: 17.1g  |  CARBS: 28.3g  |  FIBER: 0.9g

Very Good 4.3/5
(21 ratings)
Cream Cheese Pizza

A different take on a family favorite!Submitted by: KRAFTY11

CALORIES: 247.9  |  FAT: 6.2g  |  PROTEIN: 25.5g  |  CARBS: 21.9g  |  FIBER: 0.8g

Very Good 4.0/5
(21 ratings)
Creamy Squash & Cheese Soup

A delicious soup that is high in calcium.Submitted by: ANDREEKAHHH

CALORIES: 276.1  |  FAT: 10.7g  |  PROTEIN: 13.3g  |  CARBS: 34.1g  |  FIBER: 4.6g

Very Good 4.6/5
(20 ratings)
Zesty Cheese Ravioli

CALORIES: 433.9  |  FAT: 14.8g  |  PROTEIN: 16.9g  |  CARBS: 61.1g  |  FIBER: 10.6g

Good 3.3/5
(20 ratings)
Sugar Free Carrot Cake with Sugar Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist carrot cake with the added advantage of being SUGAR FREE!Submitted by: DARCYMAC

CALORIES: 270.7  |  FAT: 8.9g  |  PROTEIN: 10.4g  |  CARBS: 39.7g  |  FIBER: 5g

Very Good 4.6/5
(19 ratings)
Broccoli Cheese Soup

Adapted from Cooking Light MagazineSubmitted by: BUSYMOM9501

CALORIES: 164.4  |  FAT: 5.7g  |  PROTEIN: 12.3g  |  CARBS: 17.4g  |  FIBER: 2.8g

Very Good 4.5/5
(19 ratings)
Turkey Garlic & Herb Cheese Burger
Turkey Garlic & Herb Cheese Burger

This burger gives you the satisfaction of having your "mayo" and cheese by using a wedge of the Laughing Cow Light Garlic & Herb spread on the 100% Whole Wheat Arnold Select Sandwhich Thins. The thick slice of tomato, crunchy lettuce, protein from the burger and the whole grains in the bun will fill your belly and put a smile on your face. Submitted by: MRSDUDLEY

CALORIES: 304.6  |  FAT: 11.1g  |  PROTEIN: 29.5g  |  CARBS: 23.6g  |  FIBER: 6.5g

Very Good 4.0/5
(19 ratings)
Hot Bean-and-Cheese Dip

CALORIES: 122.6  |  FAT: 1.5g  |  PROTEIN: 7.1g  |  CARBS: 20.2g  |  FIBER: 6.7g

Good 3.6/5
(19 ratings)
Cheese Omelette
Cheese Omelette

Simple egg and cheese omelette for dinner. Half this for a lunch or snack meal. Submitted by: TOLOSE13

CALORIES: 226  |  FAT: 16.7g  |  PROTEIN: 16.5g  |  CARBS: 1.6g  |  FIBER: 0g

Good 3.6/5
(19 ratings)
Mocha Cottage Cheese

Make this before work and take it with you--it will keep you away from those vending machines after lunch.Submitted by: SPRINKLE65

CALORIES: 120.9  |  FAT: 1.4g  |  PROTEIN: 8.2g  |  CARBS: 22.9g  |  FIBER: 2.5g

Very Good 4.6/5
(18 ratings)
Easy Feta Cheese Chicken Bake

adapted from Athenos Feta Cheese recipeSubmitted by: TEALADY5

CALORIES: 178.9  |  FAT: 6.5g  |  PROTEIN: 27.2g  |  CARBS: 2.3g  |  FIBER: 0.3g
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