48 Overnight Recipes That’ll Make Mealtime a Breeze

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48 Overnight Recipes That’ll Make Mealtime a Breeze2/48 Overnight Salad 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I’ve had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 206 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/48 Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast

But now that I’m cooking, a fussy breakfast isn’t my style

Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for our Christmas breakfast. But now that I’m cooking, a fussy breakfast isn’t my style. I wanted to come up with a dish I could make ahead that would mimic the flavors of traditional eggs Benedict and would also freeze well. —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 toast cup: 199 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol,

495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein

495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 4/48 Overnight Rolls 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Overnight Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I’ve made for 25 years. I once served them to a woman who’d been in the restaurant business for half a century. She said they were the best rolls she’d ever tasted. Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 165 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium,

28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 5/48 Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma absolutely loves Italian food, so I decided to make a twist on classic sloppy joe sandwiches just for her. The mozzarella and tomato sauce are classic, and red peppers make it fun. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 661 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g

sugars, 3g fiber), 42g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 42g protein. 6/48 Yeast Waffles 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Overnight Yeast Waffles Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Starting the day with an appealing, hearty breakfast is certainly a step in the right direction when you’re trying to follow a healthy eating plan. These waffles are so good that I freeze them to have some handy for busy mornings. —Mary Balcomb, Florence, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 220 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 22g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 7/48 Cheesy Sausage Gravy 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Sausage Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this breakfast dish shared by a friend many years ago. I’ve served this to overnight guests, and they never fail to ask for the recipe. — P.J. Prusia, Raymore, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 318 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 210mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 8/48 Cranberry-Pistachio

Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns

Sticky Buns 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn’t be simpler to make. The buns rise overnight in the refrigerator, so you just need to bake them the next morning.—Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 sticky bun: 225 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/48

The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch

Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches 4 Reviews Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 10/48 Overnight Oatmeal 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10

My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit

min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 11/48 Pork Chops with Glaze 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rosemary adds a special touch to these beautifully glazed pork

chops that are just right for any meal

chops that are just right for any meal. —Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 246 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 12/48 Overnight Asparagus Strata 33 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this tasty egg dish for breakfast, brunch, even dinner as a side dish. This is not your run-of-the-mill strata. —Lynn Licata, Sylvania, Ohio

It’s one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 13/48 Cherry Tomato Salad 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It’s one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. —Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 103 calories, 10g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/48 Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this tender and juicy roast, so we eat it a lot. The sweet and salty crust is so delicious mixed into the pulled pork. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1

It’s quick and easy, which is just what I need in my busy life

sandwich: 534 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 2240mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein. 15/48 Roasted Red Potato Salad 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Red Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I’ve made it numerous times at the request of friends and co-workers. It’s quick and easy, which is just what I need in my busy life. I learned how to cook from the two best

cooks I know—my mom, Arline, and my Grandma Etta

cooks I know—my mom, Arline, and my Grandma Etta. —Ginger Cusano, Sandusky, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 355 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 16/48 Make-Ahead Lasagna 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Lasagna Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an old standby when time’s limited and guests are expected for dinner. It’s a combination of several easy lasagna recipes I have tried over the years. —Mary

The recipe can easily be expanded to make large quantities too

Grimm, Williamsburg, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 462 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 931mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 17/48 Fresh Cucumber Salad 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crisp garden-fresh cukes are always in season when we hold our family reunion, and they really shine in this simple salad. The recipe can easily be expanded to make large quantities too. —Betsy Carlson, Rockford, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2

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