50 Oven-Baked Recipes for Winter

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50 Oven-Baked Recipes for Winter2/50 Beef Stew Skillet Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. —Josh Rink, Culinary Producer, Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 473 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 3/50 Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 50 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 50 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! —Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 4/50 Herbed Seafood Casserole 5

This is a rich, creamy casserole loaded with shrimp, scallops and crab

Reviews Herbed Seafood Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This is a rich, creamy casserole loaded with shrimp, scallops and crab. —Donna Schmuland, Westaskiwin, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. 5/50 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min

Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is not a drill

Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is not a drill. These buffalo chicken enchiladas—filled with tender rotisserie chicken, lots of cheese and, of course, Buffalo sauce—are a craveworthy, easy and delicious meal. The entire family will ask for them again and again. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 472 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1387mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 6/50 Sausage-Stuffed Pizza 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It’s versatile, so pile on your family’s favorite pizza toppings

I love shortcuts, so I created this cast-iron pizza using the convenience of frozen bread dough. It’s versatile, so pile on your family’s favorite pizza toppings. — Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 373 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 7/50 Cornish Game Hens 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 76 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve

individual Cornish game hens for the holidays?

individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time and they’re guaranteed to impress all your guests. —Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 592 calories, 39g fat (16g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein. 8/50 Baked Mac and Cheese 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask

for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version

for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 688 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 9/50 Garlic Chicken with Maple-Chipotle Glaze Test Kitchen Approved droberts of Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This herby one-dish garlic chicken dinner is a updated version of an old standby recipe. The smoky flavors pair well with

the savory chicken and the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup

the savory chicken and the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken quarter with about 1/2 cup potato mixture: 834 calories, 55g fat (8g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1112mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein. 10/50 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second

casserole to friends when they are unable to cook

casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 11/50 Basil-Butter Steaks with Roasted Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need for this incredibly satisfying meal. A simple basil butter gives these steaks a very special flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 538

The chicken is tender, juicy and so delicious!

calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 12/50 Honey Mustard Chicken 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken is an easy gluten-free, low-carb meal ideal for busy weekdays. The chicken is tender, juicy and so delicious! It’s now on the list of our favorite meals. You can substitute any low-carb vegetable for green beans. —Denise Browning, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 419

calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 13/50 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 casserole is packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese and onions make an attractive topping. —Vicki Good, Oscoda, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 541 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated

You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe

fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. 14/50 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate

(10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein

(10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. 15/50 Best Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quick and comforting, this delicious chicken and biscuits recipe is filled with chunky chicken, colorful veggies and spoonfuls of creamy flavor. It’s guaranteed to warm your family to their toes! —Judith Whitford, East Aurora, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 447 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1612mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber),

31g protein

31g protein. 16/50 Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 enchiladas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet, a little bit smoky, these enchiladas are a delightful way to use leftover chicken or turkey. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 368 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.

Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan

17/50 Nutty Barley Bake 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me “the barley lady”, and now I wouldn’t dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 257 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium,

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