25 Family Recipes You Totally Ate in the ’80s

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25 Family Recipes You Totally Ate in the ’80s1/25 Chicken & Swiss Casserole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s nice to have an alternative to the traditional baked ham on Easter. This comforting casserole is always a crowd-pleaser. Using rotisserie chicken from the deli makes prep simple. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 551 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 2/25 Spinach

This salad has been a family favorite for a while!

Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings (1 cup dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups with about 2 tablespoons dressing: 280 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 3/25 Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Macaroni and

Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 4/25 Pepperoni Bread 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Bread with Frozen Bread Dough Recipe photo by Christine Ma

I often add a few slices of ham too

for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and olives. I often add a few slices of ham too. It’s tasty served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 296 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 5/25 California Roll 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes to make!

California Sushi Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 64 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes to make! For the best results, use sushi rice to ensure the right sticky consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 35 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 6/25 Sausage Lasagna 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Lasagna

7/25 Turkey Sloppy Joes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for this sausage lasagna recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who always makes it for my three boys on special holidays. I’ve put an easy twist on Carole’s classic dish, and it’s become one of my go-to dinners as well! —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 416 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 7/25 Turkey Sloppy Joes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick

The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor

& Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. —Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 251 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 8/25 New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without bread): 242 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. 9/25 Kentucky Hot Brown Test Kitchen Approved Josh Rink for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min

Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Kentucky Hot Brown is the best sandwich you will ever eat with a knife and fork. This epic open-faced delight has thick slices of bread, turkey, bacon, tomato and cheese, all bathed in a rich, irresistible sauce. —Kristina Vanni, North Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 1073 calories, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein. 10/25 Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 11/25 Pizza Roll-Ups 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since getting

this recipe from our 4-H club, it’s been a regular after-school snack

this recipe from our 4-H club, it’s been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized pizza treats, made with refrigerated crescent rolls, in spaghetti sauce. —Donna Klettke, Wheatland, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 94 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 12/25 Veggie Sushi Rolls Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 42 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sushi rolls are a great finger food, side or even main course. They’re versatile and can be made with any veggies you like.

Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish

Kids have fun making them.—Sarah Christenson, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 6 rolls (calculated without soy sauce and wasabi): 290 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. 13/25 Pizza Casserole 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 casseroles (10 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other

in the freezer for another night

in the freezer for another night. —Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 301 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 14/25 Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. This salad goes great with a fresh baguette and

a frosty glass of minted lemonade

a frosty glass of minted lemonade. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 455 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 15/25 Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 229 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 16/25 Cajun Grilled Shrimp 1 Review Test Kitchen

Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat

Approved Cajun Grilled Shrimp Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top—that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 skewers: 168 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 17/25 Pizza Salad 13 Reviews

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