26 Quick Casserole Recipes That Will Save Dinner Tonight

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26 Quick Casserole Recipes That Will Save Dinner Tonight1/26 Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole 90 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of a number of Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it’s ready in hardly any time! —Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 400 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 2/26 Twice-Baked

Potato Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 3/26 Pizza Casserole 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 casseroles

(10 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(10 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. —Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 301 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 4/26 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

My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole

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. 5/26 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

but the recipe doesn’t require the extra time to roll them up. —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. 6/26 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer potlucks and picnics, or

to pair up with a wide variety of entrees

to pair up with a wide variety of entrees. You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!” —Jennifer Wallace, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 234 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 7/26 Taco Salad Casserole 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Salad Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco casserole recipe tastes like a taco salad and is a breeze to assemble. I crush tortilla chips to form a

bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture and cheese

bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture and cheese. —Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. 8/26 Chicken Broccoli Casserole 190 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s quick, satisfying comfort food. —Jennifer

Schlachter, Big Rock, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 317 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 9/26 Potluck Taco Casserole 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potluck Taco Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the dish I most often take to potlucks, and the pan comes home empty every time. —Kim Stoller, Smithville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

1g fiber), 32g protein

1g fiber), 32g protein. 10/26 Cauliflower Casserole 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces and crushed cornflakes. Leftovers were rare. —Linda McGinty, Parma, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 162 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 503mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 11/26 Cajun Beef Casserole 31 Reviews Cajun Beef Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your little ones who refuse to eat veggies won’t complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a cornbread crust to the table. For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning. —Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 449 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 12/26 Chili Mac Casserole 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the

Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal

Recipe Creator: This cheesy casserole uses several of my family’s favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 313 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 13/26 De-Lightful Tuna Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved De-Lightful Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mild, homemade

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat

tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family’s craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat. 14/26 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? You turn it into a pie, of course! My version tastes

classic but doesn’t take any time at all

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. 15/26 Loaded Red Potato Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Red Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This potato casserole has the same flavor of the potato skins you can order as a restaurant appetizer. It’s an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks. —Charlane Gathy, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition

Gather zucchini from your garden or farmers market and start cooking

Facts: 3/4 cup: 187 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 16/26 Zucchini & Sausage Stovetop Casserole 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini & Sausage Stovetop Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gather zucchini from your garden or farmers market and start cooking. My family goes wild for this wholesome casserole. You can grate the zucchini if you’d like. —LeAnn Gray, Taylorsville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 394 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat),

If I have fresh dill, I’ll substitute a couple tablespoons for the dill weed

60mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 17/26 Dilly Zucchini Casserole 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for the recipe. If I have fresh dill, I’ll substitute a couple tablespoons for the dill weed. —Esther Kilborn, Bridgton, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 410 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g

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