36 Old-Fashioned Casseroles You’ll Love for Sunday Dinner

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36 Old-Fashioned Casseroles You’ll Love for Sunday Dinner2/36 Tuna Mushroom Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this dressed-up version of a tuna casserole. The green beans add nice texture, color and flavor. The first time I made this dish, my uncle asked for seconds even though tuna casseroles are not usually his favorite. —Jone Furlong, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 343 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol,

770mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

770mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 3/36 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it’s so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. —Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 382 calories, 19g fat

5/36 New England Lamb Bake 6

(8g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 4/36 Meat ‘n’ Pepper Cornbread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meat ‘n’ Pepper Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It suits me to be able to brown and bake this cornbread in the same cast-iron-skillet—such convenience! —Rita Carlson, Idaho Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 432 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 5/36 New England Lamb Bake 6

This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening. The aroma is almost as delightful as the dish itself. —Frank Grady, Fort Kent, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 356 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 6/36 New England Bean & Bog Cassoulet 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

New England Bean & Bog Cassoulet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I moved to New England, I embraced the local cuisine. My cassoulet with baked beans pays tribute to a French classic and to New England in one hearty, heartwarming dish. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 500 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. 7/36 Roasted Vegetable Strata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Strata Recipe photo

Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please!

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 8/36 Shrimp and Grits Bake 6

If you’re not a seafood lover, use chicken, ham or both

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp and Grits Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On chilly days, I doctor up grits and top them with shrimp for a comfy meal. If you’re not a seafood lover, use chicken, ham or both. —Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 1199mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/36 Pasta Fagioli al Forno 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pasta Fagioli al Forno Recipe photo by Taste

But my busy family translates it as “super satisfying dinner.”

of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The name of this Italian-inspired dish means “baked pasta with beans.” But my busy family translates it as “super satisfying dinner.” —Cindy Preller, Grayslake, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 440 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1029mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. 10/36 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

Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal

of my family’s favorite ingredients, 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. 11/36 Sauerkraut Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom brewed her own sauerkraut and, of

course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden!

course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden! Blending the kraut with spicy sausage and apples was Mom’s favorite way to fix it, and I still love this country dish. —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 188 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 12/36 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!

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 saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 13/36 Best Ever Beans and Sausage 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she’s always told to bring this—and a couple of copies of the recipe! — Robert Saulnier, Clarksburg, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 14/36 Italian Casserole 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16-20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a huge family, and it

seems there is always a potluck occasion

seems there is always a potluck occasion. No matter what time of year, this hearty, crowd-pleasing Italian casserole is always a hit. It’s easy to make and serve. —Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 273 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 15/36 Sweet-and-Sour Supper 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother shared this recipe, which I’ve been making for my family for years. The homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is

the key to this dish’s success

the key to this dish’s success. —Dorothy Reimer, Dewberry, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 424 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1518mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 16/36 Chicken Divan Casserole 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved LETICIA ALMEIDA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it’s been a family favorite ever since. My daughters enjoy making this dish in their own homes and get the same enthusiastic compliments

I always do!

I always do! —Mary Pat Lucia, North East, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 412 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 17/36 Meatball Stroganoff 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

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