55 Recipes to Teach Your Kids Right Now

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55 Recipes to Teach Your Kids Right Now2/55 Cheesy Chile Casserole 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chile Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein. 3/55 Peanut Butter Oatmeal 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut

My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast

Butter Oatmeal Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son and I eat this peanut butter oatmeal recipe every day for breakfast. It’s a hearty, healthy way to jump start our morning. — Elisabeth Reitenbach, Terryville, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 323 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 4/55 Kid-Friendly Chili 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kids’ Favorite Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4

This chocolate frozen dessert is

servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This third-generation hearty chili is a family favorite. It’s a sweet and easy chili that’s sure to warm up the whole family on those chilly fall nights. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 359 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 30g protein. 5/55 Fudge Pops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fudge Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate frozen dessert is

the perfect summer treat!

the perfect summer treat! Invite your kids into the kitchen to help you stir the pudding. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta. Here’s an easy trick to teach your kids to tie shoes. Nutrition Facts: 1 pop: 107 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/55 Pizza Sandwich 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I give grilled cheese a special treatment by using slices of mozzarella

cheese and adding delicious extras like pepperoni and fresh tomatoes

cheese and adding delicious extras like pepperoni and fresh tomatoes. Dipped in warm pizza sauce, this will be a fast favorite! —Mary Monaco, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 495 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1121mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 7/55 White Cheddar Mac and Cheese 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground

chipotle chile

chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 8/55 Rainbow Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren still love digging in to the fruity layers.

The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches

The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches. —Jonnie Adams Sisler, Stevensville, Montana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 123 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 9/55 Dogs in a Sweater 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a new twist on an old favorite, try these skewered hot dogs wrapped with breadstick dough and baked. They’re fun to dip in ketchup, mustard or ranch dressing. The dressed-up dog recipe comes kid-tested

from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 257 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 751 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, General Number g fiber, 8 g protein. 10/55 Lunch Box Pizzas 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lunch Box Pizzas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you have these fun-to-make mini pizzas, it’s no challenge finding lunch fare that the kids enjoy. Plus they pack nicely

in sandwich bags and travel well, so there’s no mess

in sandwich bags and travel well, so there’s no mess. —Rhonda Cliett, Belton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 94 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 11/55 Fluffy Scrambled Eggs 6 Reviews Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our son, Chris, wants something other than cold cereal in the morning, he whips up these eggs. Cheese and evaporated milk make them especially good. They’re easy to make when you’re camping too.

If your berries are fresh (not frozen), freeze the banana ahead of time

—Chris Pfleghaar, Elk River, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 246 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 438mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 12/55 Blueberry Banana Smoothie 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Pancake Smoothie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A smoothie loaded with fruit, oatmeal, maple syrup and cinnamon is great in the morning or at any time of day. If your berries are fresh (not frozen), freeze the banana ahead of time. —Kailey Thompson, Palm Bay, Florida Nutrition

Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch

Facts: 1 cup: 153 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch. 13/55 The Elvis Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved The Elvis Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like the King himself sang, you’ll be “all shook up” when you taste this savory-sweet sandwich. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 266 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g

The recipe makes a big pan, so it’s nicely sized for a potluck

protein. 14/55 Sausage Spaghetti Spirals 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this flavorful casserole with hearty chunks of sausage and green pepper. The recipe makes a big pan, so it’s nicely sized for a potluck. —Carol Carolton, Wheaton, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 592 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1071mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 15/55 Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossom cookies are an easy family favorite and never fails to make my children smile. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 106 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/55 Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 pinwheels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I

The recipe is easy to increase as needed

came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it’s really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 17/55 Turkey a la King 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

You might want to make a double batch!

Turkey a La King Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey. You might want to make a double batch! —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 297 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 18/55 Spinach Ravioli Bake 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Ravioli Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to

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