AWESOME DINNER!!!!!

Thanks to some recipes that my not so secret sister, Lura had on her blog, we had a fabulous dinner tonight! We had the Bacon Ranch Chicken and Twice Baked Faux tatoes! Both of my kids loved it too! Thanks Lura! It gave us something new and yummy to eat! The chicken is on the left and the Faux tatoes are on the right.

Bacon Ranch Chicken

Bacon and Ranch ChickenPut several chicken breasts into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix. Make sure it's the one that says 0 carbs on the back. I think it's the original. **Edited to add: It's the fat free version! Then add slices of bacon on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 until chicken is cooked through and bacon is cooked. Probably about 45 min to an hour. If you like your bacon crispier, cook it before putting it on top of the chicken or use bacon bits (the real ones). This definately doesn't taste diet and has a lot of flavor from the dressing mix.

Twice Baked Faux tatoes

2 cups raw cauliflower pieces2 T. mayo or sour cream1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese1-2 T. grated Parmesan or asiago cheese1 chopped green onion, white and green separatedsalt and pepper to taste1-2 T. crumbled bacon (or Hormel real bacon pieces)1. Cook cauliflower until tender.2. Chop small, mash by hand, or process in blender. Depending on the consistency you like, mashing by hand and chopping produce a chunkier texture.3. Stir in the mayo, cheeses, white part of onion, salt and pepper.4. Heat through in the microwave.5. Top with green onion and bacon crumbles. Serves 1. Total carbs 7 g.