25 One-Pot Casseroles for Busy Nights

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25 One-Pot Casseroles for Busy Nights2/25 Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone at the table will love this family-friendly dish. Million-dollar chicken casserole is easy to mix together and get on the dinner table on busy weeknights. Stir in shredded cheddar, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese for extra flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 363 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g

fiber), 26g protein

fiber), 26g protein. 3/25 Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice Casserole 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gravy, chicken soup and sour cream make this hearty chicken mushroom rice casserole one you’ll want to curl up with. Be prepared to make it often, as it fills ’em up fast and tastes fantastic! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 305 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g

sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 4/25 Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook but just don’t have much time. This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my favorite kind of recipe. I serve it with a green salad. —Jena Coffey, Sunset Hills, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol,

658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein

658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 5/25 Baked Orange Roughy and Rice 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It might sound too good to be true, but we’re crossing our hearts when we tell you this delectable fish dinner will dirty just one dish. Your brood will be lining up to dig in once they see (and smell) the results! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 442 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (3g

sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein. 6/25 Chicken Enchilada Casserole 110 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Enchilada Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your family is going to gobble up this cheesy, southwestern and easy chicken enchilada casserole…and will ask for it again and again. It’s real comfort food! —Melanie Burns, Pueblo West, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 428 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 7/25 Corn Pudding 152 Reviews

Now, this is real comfort food!

Test Kitchen Approved Corn Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real comfort food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 435 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 8/25 French Fry Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

It’s a win-win for all!

the Recipe Creator: Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just a few ingredients and little prep time. It’s a win-win for all! —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/25 Crescent Turkey Casserole 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: How do you make a

dinner of turkey and vegetables appealing to kids?

dinner of turkey and vegetables appealing to kids? You turn it into a pie, of course! My version tastes classic but doesn’t take any time at all. —Daniela Essman, Perham, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 453 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 10/25 Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took my mother’s delicious sweet potato casserole and gave it a

The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite

new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange—a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. —Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 11/25 Pineapple Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make pineapple casserole, I double the amount —because guests frequently request a second helping

for dessert!

for dessert! Sweet-tangy fruit is even better combined with savory cheddar cheese and buttery cracker crumb topping. —Catherine Ann Goza, Leland, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 514 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 12/25 Meatballs Sausage Dinner 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator and freezer. To my surprise, everyone

—Verlyn Wilson, Wilkinson,

loved it! —Elizabeth Martz, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 289 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 13/25 Church Supper Spaghetti 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Church Supper Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because this recipe feeds so many, I often take it to church dinners and potlucks. This colorful dish also comes in handy when we have lots of help to feed on our farm. —Verlyn Wilson, Wilkinson,

It became so popular that she started bringing two or three

Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 14/25 Reuben Bread Pudding 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Reuben Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago. It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef—all the

variations are delicious!

variations are delicious! —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 390 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 15/25 Deluxe Hash Brown Casserole 3 Reviews Deluxe Hash Brown Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son-in-law gave me the recipe for this hash brown casserole, which my kids say is addictive. It’s an amazing make-ahead dish.—Amy Oswalt, Burr, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 273 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 838mg

sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein

sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 16/25 Crouton Tomato Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crouton Tomato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This old-fashioned side uses lots of delicious tomatoes and seasonings that give it an Italian twist. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. —Norma Nelson, Punta Gorda, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 197 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 17/25 Sweet Potato Casserole 5

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare this comforting side dish with the popular marshmallow topping or choose from streusel, fruit or crunchy toppings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 282 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 18/25 Cornbread Casserole 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go

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