24 Skillet Recipes With 4 Ingredients (Or Less!)

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24 Skillet Recipes With 4 Ingredients (Or Less!)1/23 Country Ham and Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country Ham and Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 261 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

1g fiber), 28g protein

1g fiber), 28g protein. 2/23 Sesame Cilantro Shrimp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On days when I don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes. —Tami Penunuri, League City, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup shrimp mixture (calculated without rice): 153 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2

The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness

fat. 3/23 Old-Fashioned Green Beans 20 Reviews Old-Fashioned Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. —Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 4/23 Baked Asparagus Dip 6 Reviews

This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill

Test Kitchen Approved Baked Asparagus Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I’m from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese—two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. —Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/23 Fried Apples 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

I swear the folks at Cracker Barrel copied her recipe!

45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom often made these rich cinnamon-sugar apples when I was growing up. I swear the folks at Cracker Barrel copied her recipe! —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 235 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein. 6/23 Socca 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Socca Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Socca is a traditional flatbread from Nice, France. It’s a common

It’s gluten free

street food, cooked on a grill and served in a paper cone, usually chopped and sprinkled with salt, pepper or other delicious toppings. Bonus: It’s gluten free. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 113 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/23 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

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. —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. 8/23 Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let’s face it, everything really is better

with bacon

with bacon. I fry it, add cod fillets to the pan and finish it all with a big, tomato-y pop. —Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/4 cup tomato mixture and 1 tablespoon bacon: 178 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 9/23 Upside-Down Bacon Pancake 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Upside-Down Bacon Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make a big impression

when you present one family-sized bacon pancake

when you present one family-sized bacon pancake. The brown sugar adds sweetness that complements the salty bacon. If you can fit more bacon in the skillet and want to add more, go for it! —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without syrup and butter): 265 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 10/23 Garlic Parmesan Asparagus 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair any entree with this fresh side dish

for a truly succulent meal

for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a hint of Parmesan cheese, what’s not to love? —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 71 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/23 Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simple recipes

that land on the table fast are lifesavers

that land on the table fast are lifesavers. I serve skillet pork chops with veggies and, when my husband lobbies, cornbread stuffing. —Tracey Karst, Ponderay, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 3/4 cup apple mixture: 360 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat. 12/23 Home Fries 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Home Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was little, my dad

and I would get up early on Sundays and make these for the family

and I would get up early on Sundays and make these for the family. The rest of the gang would be awakened by the tempting aroma. —Teresa Koide, Manchester, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 349 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 13/23 Five-Spice Pecans 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Five-Spice Pecans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. “They’re also

great sprinkled on all kinds of salads.”

great sprinkled on all kinds of salads.” Anne Leslie – Chandler, IN Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 285 calories, 26g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 14/23 2-Ingredient Biscuits 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 2-Ingredient Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These 2-ingredient biscuits make a satisfying accompaniment to any meal. I never made biscuits until I tried this recipe, now my husband wants them all the time! —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit:

213 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/23 Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son’s favorite dish uses homegrown spaghetti squash, kielbasa, and pico de gallo or salsa. —Pam Mascarenas, Taylorsville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 267 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 16/23

Balsamic vinegar gives it a tangy glaze

Balsamic Pork Tenderloin 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pull out your ovenproof skillet for this juicy balsamic pork tenderloin that goes from stovetop to oven. Balsamic vinegar gives it a tangy glaze. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 298 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 17/23 Sauteed Apples 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Apples Recipe photo by Christine Ma

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