28 Ways to Use French-Fried Onions

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28 Ways to Use French-Fried Onions1/28 Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin Test Kitchen Approved Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my go-to entree for just about any special occasion. Filled with a savory stuffing, the sliced tenderloin looks and tastes like a specialty from an upscale restaurant. —Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 499 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 52g protein. Check out these other delicious onion

When I came across her recipe on an index card, I quickly copied it

recipes. 2/28 Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sassy Southwest Stuffed Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a child, my mom made this dish quite often. When I came across her recipe on an index card, I quickly copied it. Over the years, I have made very few changes to retain that taste-of-home memory. —Kellie Braddell, West Point, California Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed shells: 487 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium,

41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein

41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 3/28 Elegant Green Beans 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Elegant Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I’m asked to share the recipe. —Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 4/28 Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps

Dunk them in picante sauce

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 dozen) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them in picante sauce. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 4 crisps: 217 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 5/28 Mushroom Pea Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to

I was inspired to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my go-to side dishes that my whole family loves. It’s great with chicken, ham, beef and pork; in fact, I haven’t found anything it isn’t delicious with. —Lisa Lyons, Westerville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 163 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 6/28 Beef and Mushrooms with Smashed Potatoes 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was inspired to

I like that

make this recipe after I couldn’t stop thinking of a similar dish served in my elementary school cafeteria more than 50 years ago! I like that it’s quick to make, and my husband and grandchildren love it. —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 517 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. 7/28 Tasty Onion Chicken 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Onion Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The secret to this

Round out your meal with green beans and buttermilk biscuits

French onion chicken is the yummy, crunchy coating that keeps the meat juicy and tender. Round out your meal with green beans and buttermilk biscuits. —Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 460 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 8/28 Cheesy Mashed Potatoes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has tasted these cheesy mashed potatoes asks how to make them. Since this

comforting casserole bakes at the same temperature as my chicken bundles, I get it started in the oven and pop in the entree a little later.—Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 328 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 9/28 Greek-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a truckload of acorn squash in my pantry, I wanted to make stuffed squash in lots

of different ways

of different ways. A bottle of Greek seasoning got my creativity flowing. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 335 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 10/28 Baked Shepherd’s Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All my kids are grown and most are married, but they often come home for Sunday dinner, and their most requested meal is this casserole. When you get several people in the kitchen

It’s similar to a classic green

chopping, slicing and preparing, it comes together super fast—and you get to catch up on all the family happenings. —Beverly Matthews, Richland, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 298 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 11/28 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

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. 12/28 Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying many variations of this old standby, I decided to give it a little kick. The crunchy texture from the veggies combines with

bacon and melt-in-your-mouth cheese to make this dish a hit at any holiday get-together. —Stephan-Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 13/28 Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole 27 Reviews Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed the fat in this classic dish, while keeping

all the Tots my family loves

all the Tots my family loves. Who know you could have healthy Tater Tots?! —Scott Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 340 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 14/28 Cheddar Chili Burgers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Chili Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Big, bold chili and french-fried onions are a fun alternative to the classic burger fixings of ketchup and mustard. The patties are easy to assemble, making this

a great weeknight sandwich

a great weeknight sandwich. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 584 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. 15/28 Easy Onion Crescent Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Onion Crescent Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a deliciously easy way to dress up a tube of crescent roll dough. These golden bites are one of our favorite recipes—and they’re a nice addition to any buffet. We like them so

much, I usually triple the recipe

much, I usually triple the recipe. —Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 181 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/28 Cheesy BBQ Beef Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Barbecued beef dip is a holiday staple in our house. My husband can’t get enough! —Selena Swafford, Dalton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 279 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g

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