41 Low-Carb Dishes for Your Next Potluck

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41 Low-Carb Dishes for Your Next Potluck1/41 Potluck Cordon Bleu Casserole 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Potluck Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People usually ask me to bring this tempting casserole whenever I’m invited to attend a potluck. The turkey, ham and cheese are delectable combined with the crunchy topping. And when I bake a turkey, I prepare the leftovers for this dish, knowing I’ll be making it again soon. —Joyce Paul, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 421

It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad

calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 2/41 Mexican Layered Salad 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Layered Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 371 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 13g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 3/41 Zucchini Lasagna 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 273 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 4/41 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen

We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since

Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/41 Cheesy Vegetable Egg Dish 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Vegetable Egg Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min

Everyone who tries it raves about it

Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a cook at a Bible camp, and this is one of my most popular recipes. Everyone who tries it raves about it. The one that touched me the most was when a 10-year-old boy asked me for the recipe so he could have his mom make it at home. —Elsie Campbell, Dulzura, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 407 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 287mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 6/41 Chili for a Crowd 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chili

I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version

for a Crowd Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 24 servings (6 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a “grizzled Montana mountain man.” I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version. Hot food is something that my husband’s family isn’t accustomed to, so I adjust the spices for them. In fact, with a few simple alterations to the “heat” index, I can serve this chili

This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table

to anyone. —Lisa Humphreys, Wasilla, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 207 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 7/41 Cornmeal Fried Chicken 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table. Its flavorful cornmeal/bread-crumb coating is a good variation from the usual. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 249 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 82mg

cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein

cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/41 Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love green chiles and cook with them often when I entertain. This easy version of the classic Mexican dish gives you a big pepper taste in every meaty bite. —Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 321 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g

sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 9/41 Marinated Tomatoes 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Marinated Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My niece introduced me to this colorful recipe some time ago. I now make it when I have buffets or large gatherings because it can be prepared hours ahead. This is a great way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes. —Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: about 2 pieces: 93 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 4g

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

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 10/41 Veggie Mac and Cheese 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Macaroni & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn’t come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds. —Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 11/41 Curry

I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld

Chicken Salad 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken salad sandwich recipe is perfect to serve when you want to “show off” a little. It features an interesting blend of chicken, nuts, cranberries, curry and other ingredients. I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld. —Carole Martin, Coffeeville, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 625 calories, 41g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g

Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special

protein. 12/41 Focaccia Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special. Add or change ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/41 Baked Ham with Pineapple 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 20

and I hosted

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first learned the technique for baked ham with pineapple for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted. Since it is widely known as the symbol of hospitality, pineapple was the star ingredient on our menu and on this lovely baked ham. —JoAnn Fox, Johnson City, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked ham: 219 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 924mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 14/41 Southern Coleslaw 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: My mother used to make this salad on holidays

the Recipe Creator: My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe is a real natural for us! —Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 137 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 15/41 Strawberry Arugula Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust

Serve it on its own or over pasta

feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite will win you over.—Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/41 Artichoke Ratatouille Chicken 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I loaded all the fresh produce I could find into this speedy chicken dinner. Serve it on its own or over pasta. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 252 calories, 9g fat

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