45 New Summer Casseroles You Haven’t Tried Yet

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45 New Summer Casseroles You Haven’t Tried Yet1/44 Yellow Squash and Zucchini Casserole 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yellow squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. It’s easy to prepare, takes just 10 minutes in the oven and serves up bubbly and delicious. —Jonathan Lawler, Greenfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 203 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too

2/44 Nacho Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it’s always a favorite of my family and friends. It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton, Three Rivers, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 496 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 3/44 Zucchini Lasagna 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop

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. 4/44 Mixed Berry French Toast Bake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry French Toast Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

It’s perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company

hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I just love this recipe! It’s perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to put together the night before. —Amy Berry, Poland, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 5/44 Carnitas with Orzo and Peppers in Red Mole Sauce 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s

a tasty way to stretch your grocery dollar

a tasty way to stretch your grocery dollar. Pork shoulder roast is combined with orzo, peppers and mole sauce to make a spicy Mexican comfort food. —Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 559 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 1509mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. 6/44 Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Onion and cheddar cheese add flavor and richness to the bounty of

summer squash in this comforting casserole

summer squash in this comforting casserole. A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch. —Katherine Metz, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 376 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 7/44 Hot Chicken Salad Recipe 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After I tasted this chicken salad at a women’s luncheon, I left with the recipe in hand. I was our city clerk for several

years, and on election days I brought this to serve our poll workers for lunch

years, and on election days I brought this to serve our poll workers for lunch. It got everyone’s vote of approval! I’ve found it is also delicious stuffed in a tomato. —Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 1003 calories, 83g fat (23g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1697mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 8/44 Mexican Street Corn Bake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Street Corn Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We discovered Mexican street corn at

a festival

a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn and then I use that in this recipe, but store-bought corn works just as well. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 391 calories, 30g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 9/44 Greek Spaghetti with Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Spaghetti with Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Flavorful

spaghetti surely provides a comforting dinner

spaghetti surely provides a comforting dinner. Featuring chicken, spinach and two types of cheese, this is a crowd-pleaser. —Melanie Dalbec, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 594 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 10/44 Hamburger Potato Casserole 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato

You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available

casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 11/44 Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day

before baking

before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 12/44 Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a hit with guests and family. It’s sweet, simple and delicious, and someone always asks for the recipe. —Elliot Wesen, Arlington,

Texas Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 285 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 860 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein. 13/44 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer potlucks and picnics, or to pair up with a wide variety of

You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!”

entrees. You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!” —Jennifer Wallace, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 234 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 14/44 Blend of the Bayou 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blend of the Bayou Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me when I first moved here. It’s been handed down in my husband’s family for generations. It’s quick to prepare, nutritious and

flavorful. I’ve passed it on to my children too.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 366 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 15/44 Taco Salad Casserole 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Salad Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco casserole recipe tastes like a taco salad and is a breeze to assemble. I crush tortilla chips to form a bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture

and cheese

and cheese. —Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. 16/44 Two-Bean Tomato Bake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Two-Bean Tomato Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic spice up this mouthwatering medley of beans, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes. It’s even more flavorful when you use your garden harvest. We love the cheesy crumb topping because it adds

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