26 Classic Casseroles That’ll Take You Back

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26 Classic Casseroles That’ll Take You Back1/26 Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese 21 Reviews Contest Winner Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews. —Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 585 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g

Add a salad and breadsticks, and dinner’s done

protein. 2/26 Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This satisfying easy baked spaghetti recipe comes together and will please everyone at your table. Add a salad and breadsticks, and dinner’s done. —Betty Rabe, Mahtomedi, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 286 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 3/26 Haystack Meal 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Haystack Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 25 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish was a true crowd-pleaser. Folks were pleasantly surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce. —Jill Steiner, Hancock, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 888 calories, 55g fat (24g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 1746mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 4/26 Chicken and Rice Casserole 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

It’s a time-tested classic

1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves this dish—I consider it the best chicken and rice casserole recipe because it’s a tasty combination of hearty and crunchy ingredients mixed in a creamy sauce. It’s a time-tested classic. —Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 439 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 5/26 Chicken Potpie Casserole 40 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always

You can bake your own biscuits as I do or buy them at the store

have leftover chicken broth on hand and use it for many things, including this comforting family favorite. You can bake your own biscuits as I do or buy them at the store. I like to bake extra biscuits to eat with butter and jam. —Liliane Jahnke, Cypress, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 488 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 6/26 7/26 Chicken Tortilla Casserole 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tortilla Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

Our family would scrape the pan clean

From the Recipe Creator: Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix. —Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 359 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 8/26 Beef Noodle Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was working on the local election board

in the ’50s, one of my co-workers gave me this recipe, and it has been a family favorite ever since. It’s quick to make for unexpected company or easily doubled for a potluck.—Mary Hinman, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 436 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 9/26 Cheesy Chicken ‘n’ Shells 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken ‘n’ Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our friend served us this entree,

I asked her for the recipe right away

I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. I cut the recipe down for a meal or two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled. —Jodee Harding, Mount Vernon, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 429 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1304mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 10/26 Scalloped Sweet Corn Casserole 9 Reviews Scalloped Sweet Corn Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

is my Grandma Ostendorf’s corn recipe I grew up enjoying

is my Grandma Ostendorf’s corn recipe I grew up enjoying. Now a grandmother myself, I still serve this comfy, delicious side as a family classic. —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 258 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 11/26 Macaroni and Beef 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Beef and Macaroni Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made

some tweaks, and my family loved it

some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it’s so easy to put together, it’s a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. —Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 317 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 12/26 Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake 6 Reviews Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve up comfort food for breakfast with this cheesy casserole featuring frozen hash browns. It requires

just 10 minutes of prep before you pop it in the oven

just 10 minutes of prep before you pop it in the oven. —Nancy Sidhu, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 262 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 13/26 Broccoli Tuna Casserole 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broccoli Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was in the Navy, a co-worker’s wife shared this recipe with me. I’ve tweaked it over the years, but it still brings back memories of

my family away from home

my family away from home. —Yvonne Cook, Haskins, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 271 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 14/26 The Best Shepherd’s Pie 137 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already

Mine cuts down on fat and calories, but keeps the same cozy

on hand. —Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 15/26 16/26 Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Light Chicken and Broccoli Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cheesy chicken and broccoli bakes are the ultimate comfort food, but I wanted to give the classic casserole a healthier spin. Mine cuts down on fat and calories, but keeps the same cozy

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

flavor. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 274 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 17/26 Slow-Cooker Shepherd’s Pie 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shepherd’s pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living in the U.K., I had it

almost once a week

almost once a week. This is my go-to recipe when I’m longing for the sights and smells of my mother’s kitchen. Turns out people here love it just as much! —Mari Sitkiewicz, Downers Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 483 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 18/26 Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We tweaked this family-friendly classic to

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