54 Couch Potato Recipes

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54 Couch Potato Recipes1/54 Waffle Fry Nachos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Fry Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and two grown sons really enjoy these fun nachos—they can devour a platter of them in no time. They’re also fun to make when friends come over. —Debra Morgan, Idaho Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 2/54 Pepperoni Pan Pizza 7 Reviews Contest Winner

3/54 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Pan Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 pizzas (9 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve spent years trying to come up with the perfect pizza crust and sauce, and they’re paired up in this recipe. I fix this crispy, savory pizza for my family often, and it really satisfies my husband and sons. —Susan Lindahl, Alford, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 460 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1096mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 3/54 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews

Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken!

Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to 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. 4/54 Chocolate Ganache Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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. 5/54 Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese 8 Reviews Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals

Creator: I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 6/54 Giant Cinnamon Roll 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This must-try cinnamon roll is all about the pillowy texture, the sweet spices and the homemade caramel drizzle. —Taste of Home

My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte

Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 416 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 7/54 Garlic Bread Pasta Torte 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to make garlicky croutons for salad. —Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without additional marinara sauce): 409 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated

The garnish is a little extra work, but what are special occasions for?

fat), 49mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 8/54 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little extra work, but what are special occasions for? —Tammy Bollman, Minatare, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without chocolate curls): 883 calories, 60g fat (23g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate

(60g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein

(60g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 9/54 Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 2 dozen (1-3/4 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect dip. —Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 237 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 10/54

I decided to create a better-for-you version at home

Baked Crab Rangoon 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baked Crab Rangoon Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m dining out, crab rangoons are one of my go-to dishes. I decided to create a better-for-you version at home. —Emily Higgins, Wingdale, New York 11/54 Stuffed Jalapeno Grilled Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting

—Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup:

combination of jalapenos, roasted garlic, cream cheese, bacon and provolone, they please just about all adults—and even adventurous kids! —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 519 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 12/54 Thin Mint Milk Shake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that’s fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup:

Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter

363 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/54 Homemade Corn Dogs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare corn dogs at home just like you’d get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty corn dog batter. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 corn dog: 316 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest

protein. 14/54 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this, but be sure to steer clear of dark varieties. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 213 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/54 Spicy

If you want to tone down the heat, skip the chipotle pepper

Chicken Nuggets 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chicken Nuggets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We devour these golden chicken nuggets at least once a week. If you want to tone down the heat, skip the chipotle pepper. —Cheryl Cook, Palmyra, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 371 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 16/54 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings

1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 266 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 17/54 Grilled Jalapenos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve

hot appetizers

up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite. They were concocted by my son. —Catherine Hollie, Cleveland, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 97 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/54 Homemade Fish Sticks 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a nutritionist and needed a healthy fish fix. Moist inside and crunchy outside, these are amazing with

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