24-Minute Ham Dinners

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24-Minute Ham Dinners2/32 Ham Pasta 48 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pretty Penne Ham Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy nurse, so fast meals are a must. This pasta is a tasty change of pace from potato-ham casseroles. —Kathy Stephan, West Seneca, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 567 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1344mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 3/32 Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR

The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 4/32 Cheddar Ham Cups 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Everyone in the class requested the recipe before the party was done

Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in the class requested the recipe before the party was done. Try the cups with chicken instead of ham if you’d like. -Brandi Ladner Gulfport, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 ham cup: 99 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/32 Ham & Broccoli Pasta 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Broccoli Pasta Recipe photo

Sounds like a keeper in my book!

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to beat a meal that is created in one pan, takes 30 minutes and your kids will actually thank you for making. Sounds like a keeper in my book! —Jana Cathey, Ada, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 452 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 6/32 Asparagus Ham Dinner 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Ham Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it’s a tempting blend of tastes and textures. —Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 204 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 7/32 Hurry-Up Ham N Noodles 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich-tasting dish is ready to serve in almost the time it takes to cook the noodles. I’ve made it for luncheons and potlucks, but mostly I make it on days when I’m in a hurry to get something on the table. —Lucille Howell, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 619 calories, 43g fat (25g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 1154mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 8/32 Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to

I’ve made this for my family and the teachers at my school

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines my two favorite foods—pizza and chicken cordon bleu. I’ve made this for my family and the teachers at my school. Now the teachers ask me to make it for them for lunch! —Justin Rippel, Colgate, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 438 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1386mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 9/32 Ham and Noodle Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Noodle Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up

Creator: I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 326 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 10/32 Zesty Grilled Ham 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If it’s ham, my kids will eat it, but they like this kicked-up recipe best of all.

Even the small ones eat adult-sized portions, so be sure to make plenty

Even the small ones eat adult-sized portions, so be sure to make plenty. —Mary Ann Lien, Tyler, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 180 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. 11/32 Hay and Straw 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 410 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 12/32 Ham & Veggie Casserole 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Veggie Casserole

To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years. To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1233mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 13/32 Springtime Penne 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Springtime Penne Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It’s great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 389 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 14/32 Ham and Cheese Omelet 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Swiss Omelet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy omelet will be

a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner

a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 omelet: 510 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 655mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein. 15/32 Ham and Rice 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Rice Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ham, rice and mushrooms make a tasty combination in this homey stovetop dish. It goes from start to finish in just 25 minutes. —Susan Zivec, Regina, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4

These quick, crispy sandwiches remind me of baked brie

cups: 322 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1168mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 16/32 Ham and Brie Melts 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Melty cheese, ham and apricot preserves offer a special change of pace from the classic grilled cheese. These quick, crispy sandwiches remind me of baked brie. —Bonnie Bahler, Ellington, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 500 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1208mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 17/32

Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden

Classic Cobb Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Cobb Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I plant everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings. —Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 260 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 18/32 Zucchini Frittata 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mary

I wrap them in a towel so down the road we can enjoy a still-warm breakfast!

Lagier for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we travel by car, I make the frittata the night before, stuff it into pita bread in the morning and microwave for a minute or two. I wrap them in a towel so down the road we can enjoy a still-warm breakfast! —Carol Blumenberg, Lehigh Acres, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 261 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 304mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 19/32 Carbonara 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

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