33 Healthy Make-Ahead Casseroles

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33 Healthy Make-Ahead Casseroles2/33 Hamburger Casserole 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it’s traveled all over the country! My mother invented the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when I married, I’m still making it in California, and my daughter treats her friends to this oldie in Colorado. It’s hearty, yet simple to prepare. —Helen Carmichall, Santee, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 3/33 Chili Tortilla Bake 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular flavors and bubbly cheese topping, there is never a need to worry about leftovers. —Celine Weldy, Cave Creek, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 413 calories, 11g fat

Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef too!

(4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein. 4/33 Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baked pasta is a favorite potluck dish, so I altered some of the ingredients in my traditional recipe to make it lower in calories. Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef too! —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 445 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 559mg

sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein

sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein. 5/33 Mexicali Casserole 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexicali Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor. —Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,

2 starch, 2 vegetable

2 starch, 2 vegetable. 6/33 Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And it’s a real family-pleaser! —Linda Howe, Lisle, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 357 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 7/33 Tortilla Pie 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Our two daughters enjoy the mild flavor

Tortilla Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I enjoy this southwestern take on lasagna because it’s not as dense or heavy as traditional layered dishes made with pasta. Our two daughters enjoy the mild flavor. —Lisa King, Caledonia, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 356 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch. 8/33 Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We’re crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 9/33 Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pastry-Topped Turkey Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends tell me this is the best potpie they’ve ever had. Hearty and full-flavored, my comforting classic never lets on that it’s also low in fat and a good source of fiber. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 280 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/33 Chipotle Turkey Chilaquiles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Turkey Chilaquiles Recipe photo

This recipe does just that

by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just that and it’s also a great way for my children to learn to enjoy the flavors of their Mexican heritage. —Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice and sour cream): 364 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. 11/33 Chicken Brunch Bake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

This was my son’s favorite hot lunch meal from high school

Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chunks of tender chicken add heartiness to this appealing brunch casserole. This was my son’s favorite hot lunch meal from high school. —DeLee Jochum, Dubuque, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 233 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 12/33 Vegetarian Egg Strata 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Egg Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12

It also works well for lunch, served with tomato bisque

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but I adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it was a huge hit. I serve it for brunch with fresh breads or bagels and a big mixed salad featuring arugula, apples and walnuts. It also works well for lunch, served with tomato bisque. —Danna Rogers, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 281 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 13/33 Breakfast Casserole 93 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Casserole Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 14/33 Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole

I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning. It’s the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. —Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 15/33 Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns Recipe photo

16/33 Lemon Chicken and Rice 10

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 16/33 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 rice mixture: 624 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 41g

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