43 Christmas Eve Recipes to Help You Warm Up After Caroling

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43 Christmas Eve Recipes to Help You Warm Up After Caroling1/43 Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This casserole brings together two classic comfort foods: grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. There’s no need for your hands to get messy dipping bread into a bowl of hot soup! Best of all, my picky-eater husband devours every bite. —Megan Kuns, Perrysburg, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 485 calories,

I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air

29g fat (17g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 2/43 Warm Spiced Cider Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Spiced Cider Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

The green beans add nice texture, color and flavor

94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/43 Tuna Mushroom Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this dressed-up version of a tuna casserole. The green beans add nice texture, color and flavor. The first time I made this dish, my uncle asked for seconds even though tuna casseroles are not usually his favorite. —Jone Furlong, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition

One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories

Facts: 1 each: 343 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 4/43 Grandma’s Christmas Cake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings (2-2/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special drizzled with the rich buttery sauce. —Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with about 3 tablespoons sauce: 624 calories, 35g fat (19g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol,

271mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

271mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 5/43 Chicken Barley Soup 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It’s so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! —Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 259 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 89mg

cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein

cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. ⓘ 6/43 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece:

It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away

475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 7/43 Slow-Cooker Chili 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 8/43 Chicken Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original old family recipe for this chicken casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch. Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great. It’s an attractive main dish. —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City,

—Kaye Kirsch, Bailey, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 236 calories, 13g fat

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 416 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 9/43 Hot Almond N Cream Drink 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 cups mix Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just a few sips of this drink, with its rich almond flavor, will warm you up in a hurry. I’m the food service manager for a Christian camp and it’s a favorite each year at our Christmas party. —Kaye Kirsch, Bailey, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 236 calories, 13g fat

They’re popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics

(8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/43 Caramel Chocolate Bars 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rich, gooey bars are my most-requested treats. They’re popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. —Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 156 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium,

20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 11/43 Pizza Dip 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 24 servings (about 3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can assemble this easy appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza dip goes very fast, so you may want to make two batches. —Stacie Morse, South Otselic, New York Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 62 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 12/43 Chili Mac Casserole 40 Reviews Test

Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal

Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy casserole uses several of my family’s favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 313 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 13/43 Hot Spinach Apple Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time

We serve this salad with homemade bread

20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 117 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 14/43 Warm Christmas Punch 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red

Our children always request it for December brunches

Hot candies add rich color and spiciness to this festive punch, and the cranberry juice gives it a little tang. Our children always request it for December brunches. —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 161 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/43 Tortellini Soup 274 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick to

fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients

fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 16/43 Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook

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