24 of the Cheesiest Casserole Recipes Ever

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24 of the Cheesiest Casserole Recipes Ever1/24 Ham and Swiss Casserole 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it’s always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 2/24 Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Keto Cheeseburger

Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 408 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 3/24 Doritos Chicken Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Doritos Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When anyone tries this family recipe, they fall in love. And, truly, what’s not to love about savory chicken, zesty taco seasoning and gooey cheddar,

all layered with crispy nacho chips?

all layered with crispy nacho chips? —Marilynn Bolle, Longview, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 543 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1247mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 4/24 Keto Taco Casserole Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 490 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1339mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 5/24 Hamburger Rice Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go

—Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 430 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 6/24 Broccoli Casserole 80 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who don’t like broccoli beg me to make this comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe. It’s similar to a classic green bean casserole, but the melted cheese just puts it over the top. —Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

359 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 7/24 Hamburger Potato Casserole 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber),

22g protein

22g protein. 8/24 Farmer’s Casserole 96 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Farmer’s Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 9/24 Chicken Casserole 35

It’s an attractive main dish

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original old family recipe for this chicken casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch. Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great. It’s an attractive main dish. —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 416 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 10/24 Chicken

The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch

Florentine Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Florentine Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. —Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 36g fat (13g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1006mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 11/24 Cheesy Chile Casserole 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chile Casserole Recipe photo by

Serve it as the star of your next meal

Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein. 12/24 Ham and Noodle Bake 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

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. 13/24 Broccoli Cheddar Casserole 29 Reviews Broccoli Cheddar Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’re lucky to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. I put bountiful Arizona broccoli to great use

in this rich side dish

in this rich side dish. Even those who don’t care for broccoli finish off big helpings. — Carol Strickland, Yuma, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 298 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 14/24 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of

all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later

all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 15/24 Firecracker Casserole 102 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Firecracker Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn’t require the extra time to roll them up.

Plus, it smells delicious while baking

—Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 363 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. 16/24 Enchilada Casserole 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn’t like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. —Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 535 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg

Everyone who tries it raves about it

cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 17/24 Cheesy Vegetable Egg Dish 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Vegetable Egg Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a cook at a Bible camp, and this is one of my most popular recipes. Everyone who tries it raves about it. The one that touched me the most was when a 10-year-old boy asked me for the recipe so he could have his mom make it at home. —Elsie Campbell, Dulzura, California Nutrition

Facts: 1 piece: 407 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 287mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 18/24 Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 399 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g

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