Weight Watchers Cucumber Bites

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Searching for a tasty, fresh, and point-efficient snack? These Weight Watchers Cucumber Bites are the ideal combination of smoky, crispy, and creamy flavors, all while helping you stick to your Weight Watchers objectives. Weight Watchers Cucumber Bites are made with only a few basic ingredients, They make excellent light lunches, gatherings, or quick snacks.

STATS:

  • Calories: 55 per 3 pieces
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Size/serving: 3 cucumber bites
  • Cooking time: Five(5) minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: Low carb, WW friendly, gluten free
  • Serving: 4 (about twelve bites total)

EQUIPMENT:

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or small spatula
  • Frying pan

INGREDIENTS:

  • One big cucumber
  • Three pieces of turkey bacon
  • Half a cup of reduced-fat cheese
  • Two tablespoons of low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • One teaspoon of Greek yogurt, if desired for creaminess
  • 1/4 teaspoon of powdered garlic
  • Add black pepper and salt to taste.
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Cucumber:

  • For broader rounds, select a firm, big cucumber. For display purposes, peel partially, or, for extra fiber, leave the peel on.

Turkey Bacon:

  • Turkey bacon has fewer calories and fat than ordinary bacon. To achieve the ideal texture, cook until crisp.

Cream Cheese:

  • To make it light, use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.

Cheddar Cheese:

  • A small amount makes a big difference! The best is reduced-fat cheddar.

Greek Yogurt:

  • Greek yogurt is optional, but it softens the cheese mixture and gives a tangy taste.

Seasoning:

  • Add a little garlic powder for taste, but for a change, feel free to add paprika or onion powder.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a nonstick skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until it crisps up.
  2. After cooling, cut into tiny pieces.
  3. Cut the cucumber into rounds that are ¼ inch thick, then place them on a serving platter.
  4. Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, yogurt, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  5. Stir until well combined.
  6. A tiny amount of the cheese mixture should be piped or spooned onto each slice of cucumber.
  7. Add crumbled bacon on top, and if you’d like, garnish with parsley or chives.
  8. Before serving, chill the Weight Watchers Cucumber Bites for 10 minutes or serve right away.

Cooking Bacon using Air Fryer

  1. Instead of pan frying you can cook the bacon in an air fryer for a crispy taste, less greasy results.
  2. You can cooked it in air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 4–6 minutes until crispy.
  3. When they cooked let it cool and use as usual.

Oven Baked Version:

  1. You can bake the bacon on sheet pan also if making a large batch.
  2. For this procedure you will be take time for ten to twelve minutes, with a midway flip.
  3. When these are prepared then cool and crumble for topping.

TIPS:

  • Add a pinch of ranch seasoning to the cheese filling for added taste.
  • To make it spicier, add some jalapeños(chopped)/a dash of pepper(red) flakes
  • Do you want to prepare meals? Make the bacon and filling ahead of time, then reassemble when you’re ready to eat.
  • Use a piping bag to create an attractive presentation.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • If you want to freeze this Place remaining slices in an airtight box and keep them for up to 2 days. Fresh is best for cucumbers because they release water as they age.

FREEZER:

  • The texture of the cucumber changes and turns watery when thawed, thus freezing is not recommended.

FAQs:

Can I use regular bacon?

  • Yes, however, it will result in additional weight and WW points. A leaner option is turkey bacon.

Can I make this dairy-free?

  • If you need, you can use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese alternatives but you must check labels for WW compatibility.

What else can I top them with?

  • For a little extra flair, try adding sliced olives, cherry tomato halves, or smoked paprika.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 55 Kcal
Carbs: 3g
Iron: 3g
Total carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Fiber: 0.5g
Calcium: 40mg
Protein: 4g
Iron: 0.3mg
Serving size: 3 bites
Sodium: 180mg
Servings per recipe: 4
Potassium: 120mg