BEER-CHEESE PUFF

Just a touch of beer flavors the cheese topping on this open-face sandwich.

2 servings

¾ cup fat-free cottage cheese

½ cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup minced green onion

2 tablespoons beer, apple juice, or cider

2–3 dashes each: Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce

2 large slices pumpernickel bread, toasted

1. Combine all ingredients, except bread, in bowl; spread half the cheese mixture on each bread slice. Broil 6 inches from heat source until bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.

Per Serving:

Calories: 226

% of calories from fat: 24

Fat (gm): 6.3

Saturated fat (gm): 3.7

Cholesterol (mg): 12.1

Sodium (mg): 782

Protein (gm): 22.6

Carbohydrate (gm): 19.9

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 0.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 1.0

Meat: 3.0

Fat: 0.0