Sure, let’s adapt this recipe to be more Weight Watchers-friendly and include SmartPoints for the ingredients. Note that SmartPoints can vary based on specific brands and types of ingredients, so I’ll provide a general estimate.
Weight Watchers Cheesy Rotel Dogs
Ingredients:
- 8 light or reduced-fat hot dogs (choose a brand with lower SmartPoints)
- 8 whole wheat hot dog buns (look for a brand with fewer SmartPoints, around 2-3 per bun)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (or a cheese with fewer SmartPoints)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Place the light or reduced-fat hot dogs in the whole wheat buns and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Add Rotel: Spoon the drained Rotel tomatoes evenly over the hot dogs.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the hot dogs.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy your lighter version of Cheesy Rotel Dogs!
Estimated SmartPoints:
- Hot Dogs: About 1-2 SmartPoints per light hot dog (check your specific brand)
- Whole Wheat Buns: About 2-3 SmartPoints per bun (check your specific brand)
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes: 0 SmartPoints
- Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese: About 2-3 SmartPoints per cup (check your specific brand)
Estimated Total per Serving:
For one Cheesy Rotel Dog (1 hot dog + 1 bun + cheese + Rotel), the total SmartPoints is roughly 5-7 points. This can vary based on the specific products you use.
To get the most accurate SmartPoints, be sure to check the nutritional labels of the specific brands you choose and adjust accordingly. Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Cheesy Rotel Dogs!
