56 Recipes for Your 9×9 Pan

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56 Recipes for Your 9×9 Pan2/56 Apple and Squash Crisp 3 Reviews Apple and Squash Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Someone brought this crisp to a parish dinner at my church. I asked for the recipe, and now I take this yummy dessert to every potluck I attend. —Therese Butler, Ijamsville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 285 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 3/56 Corn Pudding 152 Reviews Test Kitchen

Now, this is real comfort food!

Approved Corn Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real comfort food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 435 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 4/56 Down East Blueberry Buckle 42 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This buckle won a contest at my daughter’s college

Creator: This buckle won a contest at my daughter’s college. The prize was four lobsters, but the real reward was the smile on our daughter’s face. —Dianne van der Veen, Plymouth, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 354 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 5/56 Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 3 pounds (81 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade

gift, or just a treat that’s worth sharing

gift, or just a treat that’s worth sharing. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 85 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/56 Tasty Onion Chicken 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Onion Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The secret to this French onion chicken is the yummy, crunchy coating that keeps the meat juicy and tender. Round out your meal with green beans and buttermilk biscuits. —Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, Texas

Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 460 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 7/56 Snickerdoodle Blondies 37 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When asked to bring a dessert for my boys’ football team to share, I whipped up these unique blondies and was instantly named “the greatest mom” by all. —Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 235 calories, 10g fat

My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch

(6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 8/56 Baked Omelette 101 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Omelette Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like omelets but don’t always have time to stand by the stove. That’s why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment’s notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1

This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble

piece: 235 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 9/56 Apple Crisp 172 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the fruit. This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 426 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol,

127mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein

127mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 10/56 Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the Fair at the 2006 Iowa State Fair. —Kelly McCulley, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 343 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 11/56

The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter

Peanut Butter Lasagna 140 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich dessert, it quickly became my all-time favorite. —Debbie Price, La Rue, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 365 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 12/56 Ham and Cheese Sliders 120 Reviews Test Kitchen

You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives

Approved Make-Ahead Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of flavors makes these sandwiches so delicious. —Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 13/56 Chocolate Fudge Brownies 17 Reviews Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe photo by

They’re so fudgy they don’t need icing

Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They’re so fudgy they don’t need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 410 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 14/56 Honey Cornbread 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serving this moist cornbread to family and guests is a

Garden-fresh rhubarb is put to great use in this easy recipe

pleasure. Honey gives the bread a slightly sweet taste, and most people find it difficult to eat just one piece. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 15/56 Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garden-fresh rhubarb is put to great use in this easy recipe. It’s wonderful with ice cream. —Barbara Foss, Waukesha,

It’s a great family supper for busy weeknights!

Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 376 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 16/56 Taco Stuffed Shells 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it’s also lower in fat. It’s a great family supper for busy weeknights! —Anne Thomsen, Westchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed shells: 384 calories, 13g fat (5g

They’re perfect for the holidays when time is so precious

saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 17/56 Marshmallow Puffs 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and now I make them for our two grandchildren. They’re perfect for the holidays when time is so precious. —Dody Cagenello, Simsbury, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 83 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g

fiber), 1g protein

fiber), 1g protein. 18/56 Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce: 143 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 19/56

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