35 of Grandma’s Favorite Christmas Casseroles

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35 of Grandma’s Favorite Christmas Casseroles1/35 Sweet Potatoes au Gratin 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potatoes au Gratin Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn’t be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 412 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. More holiday sweet potato recipes everyone will love. 2/35 Turkey Rice Casserole 7 Reviews Contest

I love it so much, however, that I don’t wait for leftovers to make it

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for this creamy and comforting casserole came from my aunt as a way to use leftover turkey. I love it so much, however, that I don’t wait for leftovers to make it. The green chiles provide the memorable flavor. —Tamy Baker, Kearney, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 294 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 3/35 Turkey

Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later

Potpies 86 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 2 pies (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its golden brown crust and scrumptious filling, these comforting turkey potpies will warm you down to your toes. Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. They bake and cut beautifully. —Laurie Jensen, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 4/35 Noodle Kugel 16

This recipe was inspired by my

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this traditional dish along with other Jewish specialties for an annual Hanukkah/Christmas party with our friends. -Lauren Kargen Williamsville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 526 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 5/35 Short Rib Cobbler 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was inspired by my

family’s love of two things—beef stew and biscuits

family’s love of two things—beef stew and biscuits. After years of making the two separately, I put the biscuits on top of the stew like a cobbler. This supper’s as down-home as it gets. —Janine Talley, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 452 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Find all of our favorite cobbler recipes. 6/35 Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blueberries in

These potato casseroles will make grandma proud

season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well. My grandmother used to make this with strawberries and I always loved to eat it at her house.—Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 427 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. These potato casseroles will make grandma proud. 7/35 Chicken Amandine 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Amandine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

This is true comfort food at its finest

Creator: With colorful green beans and pimientos, this attractive casserole is terrific for the holidays. This is true comfort food at its finest. —Kat Woolbright, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 297 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 8/35 Turkey Biscuit Skillet 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother always made this skillet while we were growing up. Now I make it for my husband and kids. I use the

This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my

small-size biscuits because the larger ones don’t seem to brown up as nicely on the top. —Keri Boffeli, Monticello, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 319 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 9/35 Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook but just don’t have much time. This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my

favorite kind of recipe

favorite kind of recipe. I serve it with a green salad. —Jena Coffey, Sunset Hills, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 10/35 Pumpkin French Toast Casserole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Recipes that don’t tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch

with guests

with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 302 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 11/35 Chicken Florentine Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Florentine Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. —Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 36g

It’s saucy, thick and very rich, with wonderful cheddar flavor

fat (13g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1006mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 12/35 Creamy Macaroni and Cheese 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese. It’s saucy, thick and very rich, with wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked. —Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 653 calories, 46g fat (30g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 13/35 Chicken Zucchini Casserole 92

14/35 Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole 5 Reviews

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother’s. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 14/35 Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole 5 Reviews

Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together

Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we used to have Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this for grandpa because he enjoyed it so much. Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together. —Carolyn Levan, Dixon, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 425 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 15/35 Shrimp & Crab Casserole 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp & Crab Casserole Recipe photo by

To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. —Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 16/35 Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish’s turkey sausage. —Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 17/35 Mixed Berry French Toast Bake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry French Toast Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

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