38 Casseroles You Can Keep in the Freezer

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38 Casseroles You Can Keep in the Freezer2/38 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 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. 3/38 Texas-Style Lasagna 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

Avoid freezer burn with these simple tips

Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its spicy flavor, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s wonderful with side servings of picante sauce, guacamole and tortilla chips.— Effie Gish, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1041mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Avoid freezer burn with these simple tips. 4/38 Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe

My hearty, delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy

photo by Molly Bolton for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty, delicious and nutrient-packed vegetarian dish is amazingly healthy. Everyone I’ve made it for has loved it—even carnivores! I always make two batches and freeze one. You’ll want to eat this every week! —Elizabeth Lindemann, Salem, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 399 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. These 15 products are must-haves when making freezer meals. 5/38 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

The entire family will ask for them again and again

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min 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. 6/38 Artichoke Chicken 33 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of

I’ve served this dish for a large group by doubling the recipe

Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give chicken a wonderful savory flavor. I’ve served this dish for a large group by doubling the recipe. It’s always a big hit with everyone—especially my family! —Ruth Stenson, Santa Ana, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 235 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 773mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 7/38 Enchilada Casserole 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn’t like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. —Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 535 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 8/38 Chicken Biscuit Casserole 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Biscuit Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Golden biscuits cover this homespun dish laden

with chicken, broccoli and cheese

with chicken, broccoli and cheese. It’s then topped with a celery seed mixture. My family requests this all-in-one dinner once a month. —Karen Weirick, Bourbon, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 527 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 9/38 Vegetable Strata 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to

make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy

make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 677 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. 10/38 Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a number of

holiday parties, my guests have come to expect this main entree

holiday parties, my guests have come to expect this main entree. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 cabbage rolls: 492 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 1376mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 11/38 Deluxe Hash Brown Casserole 3 Reviews Deluxe Hash Brown Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son-in-law gave me the recipe for this hash brown casserole, which my kids say is addictive. It’s an amazing make-ahead dish.—Amy Oswalt, Burr, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 273

He was so impressed!

calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 12/38 Simple Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 casseroles (5 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we got married. He was so impressed! We fix these creamy enchiladas for friends regularly. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas:

This cheesy entree is a make-ahead dream

828 calories, 40g fat (17g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1738mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 42g protein. 13/38 Chicken Broccoli Shells 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy entree is a make-ahead dream. Just assemble it ahead of time and put it in the oven when company arrives. I round out the meal with a tossed salad and warm bread. —Karen Jagger, Columbia City, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 shells: 355 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

2g fiber), 24g protein

2g fiber), 24g protein. 14/38 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. 15/38 Beef Noodle

The flavors blend together to create a delicious combination

Casserole 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beef noodle casserole is perfect when there’s a busy day coming up, because you can prepare it ahead of time. The flavors blend together to create a delicious combination. —Grace Lema, Winton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 358 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 16/38 Chicken Tortilla Casserole 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tortilla Bake

Our family would scrape the pan clean

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix. —Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 359 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 17/38 Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I got pretty close. I always double this when I’m making it and freeze the second one for another meal. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 449 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 18/38 Potluck Taco Casserole 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potluck Taco Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

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