43 Delicious Ways to Use Up Brewed Coffee

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43 Delicious Ways to Use Up Brewed Coffee2/43 Tangy Baked Beans 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Different, delicious and sized exactly right for two people, this easy, breezy home-style side dish is sure to please!—Dean Copeland, Ochlocknee, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 213 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat. 3/43 Chilean Monkey Tail Punch

Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chilean Monkey Tail Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name. Some say it was initially served in a bottle depicting a monkey with a long tail, but others suggest it was named after a funny incident with a Chilean president in the early 1900s. Whatever the origin, coffee and spirits will make this sweet chilled drink warm you right up this Christmas. It also goes by “cola de mono.” —Taste of

The well-seasoned roast is Mom’s specialty

Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 129 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/43 Mom’s Roast Beef 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mom’s Roast Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom’s specialty. People always ask about the secret ingredients. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton,

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with gravy: 210 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 5/43 Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for these light cookies has been passed down from generation to generation. Have a little extra fun with frosting if you like. They freeze well, too!—Helen Brown, East Dover, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 232 calories, 9g fat

—Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas Nutrition

(2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/43 Beefy Sweet Potato Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother’s water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. —Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 260 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/43 Special Mocha Cupcakes 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Special Mocha Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 412 calories, 19g fat

You can make the chocolate mixture a couple of days in advance

(5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/43 Hazelnut Mocha Coffee Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For special occasions, this chocolaty brew will be the talk of the town. You can make the chocolate mixture a couple of days in advance. When you’re ready to serve it, simple brew the coffee and whip the chocolate. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup chocolate mixture with 3/4 cup coffee (calculated without whipped cream): 295 calories, 21g fat (13g

“You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it.”

saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/43 Coconut Fudge Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Fudge Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee’s dream,” notes Johnnie. “You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it.” Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 540 calories, 29g fat (8g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

It has stood the test two years running!

10/43 Sausage-Herb Dressing 1 Review Contest Winner Sausage-Herb Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead of time, then finish the dressing in my slow cooker on the big day. It has stood the test two years running! —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 254 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

11/43 Frothy Cafe Bombon Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I discovered this layered java beverage during my honeymoon in Spain. —Keri Hesemann, St. Charles, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 222 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 12/43 Nutella Banana Cream Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nutella Banana Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a banana cream

pie with a little Italian flair

pie with a little Italian flair. The chocolate and hazelnut go well with the banana, and the rolled chocolate pie crust makes it extra-special. If you don’t have time to melt and pipe the chocolate stars, just sprinkle the top of the pie with grated chocolate or cocoa powder instead. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 578 calories, 46g fat (24g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 13/43 Chocolate Ganache Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total

This Irish coffee

Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they’re easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 970 calories, 65g fat (30g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 14/43 Irish Coffee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Irish Coffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Irish coffee

lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink

lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch to the cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 203 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/43 Slow-Cooker Baked Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 3-Bean Slow-Cooker Baked Beans Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful bean dish adds nice variety to any buffet because it’s

a bit different from traditional baked beans

a bit different from traditional baked beans. It’s a snap to prepare, too, since it uses convenient canned beans, barbecue sauce and salsa. —Joy Beck, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 134 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 16/43 Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake 3 Reviews Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking,

I use up the morning’s last bit of coffee to make this cake—literally

I use up the morning’s last bit of coffee to make this cake—literally. It is super moist and crumbly, and tastes as if you dunked your cake right into a cup of hot joe. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 532 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Don’t forget to take a look at our collection of the best coffee desserts. 17/43 Chocolate-Caramel Rum Coffee 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Caramel Rum Coffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings

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