28 Country Recipes for a Fall Hoedown

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28 Country Recipes for a Fall Hoedown1/27 Jalapeno Cornbread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re from the South, you have to have a good cornbread recipe. Here’s a lightened-up version of my mom’s traditional cornbread that tastes just as delicious. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 2/27 Beef

Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal

and Sausage Chili 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef and Sausage Chili Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. —Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars,

9g fiber), 21g protein

9g fiber), 21g protein. 3/27 Hot Cider Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hot Cider Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without orange wedges): 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/27

Pulled Pork Sandwiches 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 5/27 Cheddar Corn Biscuits 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Corn Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste

If you’re lucky and have leftovers, rewarm them and pass the butter and jam

of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone asks for these cheesy corn biscuits, especially when I serve soup. If you’re lucky and have leftovers, rewarm them and pass the butter and jam. —Susan Braun, Swift Current, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 270 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 6/27 Slow Cooker Party Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite

This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is very satisfying. —Dana Hughes, Gresham, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 237 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 7/27 German Beer Cheese Spread 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel or crackers and sausage.

Choose your favorite beer—the flavor really comes through

Choose your favorite beer—the flavor really comes through. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 95 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 8/27 Baked Mac and Cheese 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked

mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor

mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor. —Shelby Thompson, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 688 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 9/27 Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they’re served. We love them on game day, but they’d be

a hit at brunch too

a hit at brunch too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 mini muffin: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/27 Creamy Parmesan Spinach Bake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Parmesan Spinach Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings (1/2 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. —Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup:

I haven’t met a person yet who doesn’t like these fun treats

196 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 11/27 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids start begging me for these cakelike sandwich cookies as soon as autumn arrives. I haven’t met a person yet who doesn’t like these fun treats. —Deb Stuber, Carlisle, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich cookie: 344 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate

(29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

(29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/27 Country Ribs in the Oven 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Country Ribs in the Oven Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom made these tender oven-baked country-style ribs for special Sunday suppers when we were growing up. A few common ingredients are all you need to make the zesty sauce that coats them. Everyone’s eyes light up when I bring a plate of these ribs to the table, and company never suspects how easy

they are to prepare

they are to prepare. —Yvonne White, Williamson, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 289 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1084mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 13/27 Apple Slab Pie 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Slab Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Apple slab pie is a terrific contribution to a covered-dish supper, picnic or potluck. It’s baked in a large 15×10 baking pan so it’s easy to make and tote, too. But be

prepared—people always ask for a copy of the recipe!

prepared—people always ask for a copy of the recipe! —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 317 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 14/27 Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone I’ve shared this recipe with says it’s the tastiest way to serve sweet potatoes. I like to make it for special dinners and even for brunch as a colorful

go-with dish

go-with dish. The mingled sweet, tart and salty flavors are an unusual treat. —Sue Mallory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 484 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 15/27 Deli-Style Potato Salad 5 Reviews Deli-Style Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was inspired by my grandmother to cook, and loved going to her house for Sunday dinner. She passed her cooking skills down, and today my mom and I still make

this potato salad

this potato salad. —Sally L. Miner, El Mirage, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 197 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 16/27 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated

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