28 of Grandma’s Favorite Casseroles

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28 of Grandma’s Favorite Casseroles2/28 Bacon-Colby Lasagna 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 lasagnas (12 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother added bacon to her cheesy lasagna—something she borrowed from carbonara-style pasta. I learned so much by her side. —Cathy McCartney, Davenport, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 357 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 3/28 Texas Chicken Spaghetti 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings

My whole family has the recipe and enjoys it too

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe for Texas chicken spaghetti was given to me years ago by a favorite sister-in-law, a wonderful cook. My whole family has the recipe and enjoys it too. It is easy to freeze or it can be made the day before and kept in the fridge. You can use two cans of cream of mushroom soup instead of one mushroom and one chicken. —Virginia Chamblin, Youngsville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 432 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 4/28 Mexican

Chicken Bake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve had this Mexican chicken bake recipe for 30 years. Since my kids, grandkids and guests of all ages request it often and it takes only about 30 minutes to make, I have it at least once every other month! —Linda Humphreys, Buchanan, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 401 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 5/28 Contest-Winning Hot Chicken Salad 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

It got everyone’s vote of approval!

Hot Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After I tasted this hot chicken salad at a women’s luncheon, I left with the recipe in hand. I was our city clerk for several years, and on election days I brought this to serve our poll workers for lunch. It got everyone’s vote of approval! I’ve found it is also delicious stuffed in a tomato. —Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 1003 calories, 83g fat (23g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1697mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate

(6g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein

(6g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 6/28 Pan Burritos 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pan Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family loves Mexican food, so this satisfying casserole is a favorite. It is nice to be able to get the taste of burritos and cut any serving size you want. —Joyce Kent, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 646 calories, 32g fat (15g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1379mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 7/28

It’s a terrific use of leftover ham from a holiday dinner

Mother’s Ham Casserole 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my mother’s favorite dishes, this ham casserole recipe always brings back fond memories of her when I prepare it. It’s a terrific use of leftover ham from a holiday dinner. Our five grandchildren are my favorite interest outside the kitchen! —Linda Childers, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 360 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1157mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 8/28 Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna

99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need supper fast, this tuna casserole with peas, peppers and onions makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 9/28 Beef ‘n’ Biscuit Bake 12 Reviews Test

This recipe is quick, easy and satisfying

Kitchen Approved Beef ‘n’ Biscuit Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is quick, easy and satisfying. With its beef and corn combo, it’s cozy cuisine at its best! —Erin Schneider, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 439 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1180mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 10/28 Cheesy Corn Casserole 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved NICOLE PERRY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: I’ve had this cheesy corn casserole recipe for years, and my family still asks for it all the time. Our son, who is not a big vegetable eater, says it’s one of his favorites.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 524 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 11/28 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

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. 12/28 Sausage Lasagna 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Lasagna 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

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. 13/28 Shrimp and Grits Bake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp and Grits Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On chilly days, I doctor up grits and top them with shrimp

for a comfy meal

for a comfy meal. If you’re not a seafood lover, use chicken, ham or both. —Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 1199mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 14/28 Corn Pudding 152 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real comfort food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New

York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 435 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 15/28 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,

—Maryalice Wood, Langley, British

52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein. 16/28 Lemon Chicken and Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I couldn’t say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it’s certainly a favorite for my grown children and 15 grandchildren. —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British

Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish

Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 3/4 cup rice mixture: 624 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 53g protein. 17/28 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. —Nancy Scarlett,

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