30-Minute Meals Your Family Will Love

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30-Minute Meals Your Family Will Love2/72 Ham and Noodle Casserole 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. 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. 3/72 Tacos on a Stick 1 Review

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Test Kitchen Approved Tacos on a Stick Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to love the sensational southwestern flavor of this twist on the classic beef shish kabobs. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 277 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 4/72 Pork Piperade

5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Piperade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to spice up my meat dishes with peppers, and this Basque piperade—adapted from a Spanish recipe—is a family favorite. —Hyacinth Rizzo, Buffalo, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 414 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 5/72 Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go

Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard and pickles

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This gnocchi dish tastes like a bacon cheeseburger. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard and pickles. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 573 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 6/72 Pork with Mustard Sauce 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Back when I was a girl, I couldn’t wait until I was grown up and could start cooking

for my own family!

for my own family! Now that I am, I really enjoy using pork. The tender meat and the rich mustard sauce in this recipe are delectable together. —Irma Pomeroy, Enfield, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 slices pork with 3 tablespoons sauce: 292 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 7/72 Chicken and Dumplings 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade chicken and dumplings from

It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again

scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 8/72 Fajita Burger Wraps 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combo gives you a tender burger, crisp veggies and

a crunchy shell, plus fajita flavor

a crunchy shell, plus fajita flavor. Kids love it. —Antonio Smith, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 533 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1190mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 9/72 Swedish Meatballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet

smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering

smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas Nutrition Facts: 6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein. 10/72 Ground Pork Pasta 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ground Pork Pasta Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some people call it dinner hour, but many of us call it rush hour. Slow down the pace with this

so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal

so-simple mouthwatering ground pork meal. The only thing you’ll have left over is time to share with your family at the table. —Brigitte Schaller, Flemington, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1.330 cups: 317 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 11/72 Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a

restaurant

restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 12/72 Breaded Pork Tenderloin 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breaded Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Meat is a hard sell with my teenage daughter unless I make it look like a restaurant

Drizzle ranch dressing or barbecue sauce on top and it’s a home run

dish. Drizzle ranch dressing or barbecue sauce on top and it’s a home run. —Donna Carney, New Lexington, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 338 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. 13/72 Mozzarella Beef Roll-Ups 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The kids will love these pepperoni and beef wraps. They’re easy to assemble because each tortilla is simply wrapped around a portion of hearty meat filling with a piece of

string cheese

string cheese. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 513 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1064mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 14/72 Meat Loaf Muffins 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meat Loaf Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They’re just as flavorful after freezing. —Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 mini meat loaves: 260 calories, 11g fat (4g

16/72 Meatball Stroganoff

saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 15/72 Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Cheese Tortilla Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trust me when I say this hearty dish can be assembled in minutes, then devoured even quicker with no leftovers. —Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 498 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein. 16/72 Meatball Stroganoff

This recipe has fed not only my own family, but many neighborhood kids!

26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatball Stroganoff Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has fed not only my own family, but many neighborhood kids! They come running when I make this supper. It’s one of those things you throw together after work on a busy day because you know it works. —Julie May, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 717 calories, 57g fat (30g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 1291mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 17/72 Nacho Pie

Everyone who tries them agrees they’re delicious

6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 462 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein. 18/72 Honey-Mustard Brats 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mustard Brats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our honey mustard glaze gives every bite of these brats a sweet and punchy flavor. Everyone who tries them agrees they’re delicious. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1

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