45 Church Suppers to Share with Your Community

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45 Church Suppers to Share with Your Community1/45 Ham and Swiss Casserole 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it’s always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 2/45 Potato Soup 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder with a jar of roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously different twist to an otherwise ordinary soup. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 3/45 Church Supper Spaghetti 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Church Supper Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because this recipe feeds so many, I often take it to church dinners and potlucks. This colorful dish also comes in handy when we have lots of help to feed on our farm. —Verlyn Wilson, Wilkinson, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 4/45 Pizza Casserole 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 casseroles (10 servings each) Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish

From the Recipe Creator: Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. —Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 301 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 5/45 Loaded Mashed Potatoes 54 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to

We can’t get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can’t get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I’ll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then I bake it just before serving. —Dawn Reuter, Oxford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 307 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 6/45 Roast Beef au Jus 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Roast Beef au Jus Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time

6 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

6 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to fix this roast, which has lots of onion flavor. Sometimes I also add cubed potatoes and baby carrots to the slow cooker to make a terrific meal plus leftovers. —Carol Hille, Grand Junction, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 188 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0 fiber), 28g protein. 7/45 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to

Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 8/45 Overnight Salad 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I’ve had for 40 years. The

bacon adds a fabulous crunch

bacon adds a fabulous crunch. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 206 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/45 Hamburger Macaroni Casserole 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Macaroni Casserole Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom often made this casserole when I was growing up, and it was one of my favorite meals. It tastes terrific with a salad and rolls. —Judy Hluchy, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

These savory, elegant rolls will disappear fast

Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 357 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 10/45 Green Onion Rolls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Better double the batch! These savory, elegant rolls will disappear fast. —Jane Kroeger, Key Largo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 142 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 11/45 Tangy Baked Seven Beans 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks

1 hour 30 min Servings 18 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here’s mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 369 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 12/45 Cashew-Chicken Rotini Salad 40 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chris Kessler For Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried many chicken salad recipes

over the years, but this is my very favorite

over the years, but this is my very favorite. It’s fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews—and ( always come home with an empty bowl! —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 661 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 13/45 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to

It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 14/45 Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Try it once

Creator: Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once and I’ll bet your family will be hooked, too. —Lynn Ireland, Lebanon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 15/45 Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After

playing around with this recipe, I took it to my first family party as a newlywed, and it was a huge hit. This recipe has become a family tradition that I’m sure will be passed down for generations. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 16/45 Slow-Simmered Meat Ragu 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a day of simmering in the slow-cooker, this ragu

is not your typical spaghetti sauce

is not your typical spaghetti sauce. It’s almost like a stew, so feel free to skip the pasta. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 341 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 17/45 Cornbread Taco Bake 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Taco Bake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread

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