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Mexican Meatball Hoagies

By Healthy Exchanges

When you're bored with the same old, same old -- put this on the menu!

8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast
3/4 cup shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk Cheddar cheese
3/4 crushed Dorito's Baked Corn Chips
1/4 reduced-sodium ketchup
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon chili seasoning
6 hot dog buns
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot)

In a medium bowl, combine meat, 6 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, corn chips, ketchup, onion flakes and chili seasoning. Shape into 18 (1-inch) meatballs. Evenly arrange meatballs in an 8-by-8-inch microwave-safe baking dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) for 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are firm and no longer pink.

For each sandwich, place 3 meatballs on a hot dog bun and top with 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Serve at once. Serves 6.

¥ Each serving equals: 243 calories, 6g fat, 16g protein, 31g carbs, 520mg sodium, 180mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 2.

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