32 Budget-Friendly Casserole Recipes

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32 Budget-Friendly Casserole Recipes2/32 Tuna Noodle Casserole 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need supper fast, this tuna casserole with peas, peppers and onions makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 3/32

This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup

Mexican Street Corn Bake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Street Corn Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn and then I use that in this recipe, but store-bought corn works just as well. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 391 calories, 30g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate

(4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein

(4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 4/32 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. 5/32 French Fry Casserole

Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods

35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From 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. 6/32 Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm

Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a number of easy, planned leftover recipes in my arsenal, which are especially useful when I’m busy. This is one of my favorites: pasta from Monday plus roasted chicken from Tuesday equals this delicious dish on Wednesday. When paired with a green salad and toasty bread, you have a meal that’s fancy enough for company. —Brenda Cole, Reisterstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 709 calories, 54g fat (13g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium,

19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein

19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 7/32 Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a good-for-you dinner that’s also a meal-in-one classic. Add a salad and, in just moments, call everyone to the table. —Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 333 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2

lean meat, 1 fat

lean meat, 1 fat. 8/32 Baked Beef Tacos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baked Beef Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco recipe takes classic taco ingredients and gives them a fresh approach by baking the shells upright in refried beans and tomatoes. The bottoms gets soft, and the tops stay crisp and crunchy. —Patricia Stagich, Elizabeth, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 taco with 1/4 cup bean mixture: 277 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium,

17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein

17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 9/32 Lemon Chicken and Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I couldn’t say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it’s certainly a favorite for my grown children and 15 grandchildren. —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 3/4 cup

For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning

rice mixture: 624 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 53g protein. 10/32 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: 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

916mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 11/32 Frito Pie 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frito Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and fabulously cheesy. Here’s my take on this crunchy classic. —Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 718 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1719mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 33g protein. 12/32 Chicken Broccoli Casserole 190 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

It’s quick, satisfying comfort food

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. 13/32 Crescent Turkey Casserole 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

You turn it into a pie, of course!

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. —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. 14/32 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 Recipe Creator: This cheesy casserole uses several of my family’s favorite ingredients,

including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese

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. 15/32 Nacho Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it’s always a favorite

of my family and friends

of my family and friends. It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton, Three Rivers, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 496 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 16/32 Fiesta Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili powder and picante sauce add just the right dash to this hearty main dish. It’s a snap to assemble since it uses convenience foods. —Teresa Peterson, Kasson,

It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd

Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 324 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 17/32 Ham and Swiss Casserole 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it’s always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 815mg

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