30-Minute Recipes That Feed a Crowd

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30-Minute Recipes That Feed a Crowd2/49 Veggie Fajitas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 fajitas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a scrumptious and super healthy party dish, these colorful, hearty veggie fajitas packed with crisp-tender vegetables are perfect. —Sarah Mercer, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 375 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 3/49 Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 pieces

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter actually created this savory gouda and spinach pizza recipe as an appetizer. There’s never a crumb left! —Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 288 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 4/49 Buffalo Sloppy Joes 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version.

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch

A hefty splash of hot sauce and optional blue cheese provide an authentic Buffalo-style flavor. —Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 279 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch. 5/49 Sloppy Joe Pizza 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 22 min Servings 2 pizzas (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If your kids like sloppy joes, they’ll love this pizza. I came up with the six-ingredient recipe that’s easy to assemble. —Brenda

Rohlman, Kingman, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 6/49 Broccoli Beef Braids 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 loaves (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Each slice of this fast-to-fix golden bread is like a hot sandwich packed with beef, broccoli and mozzarella. —Penny Lapp, North Royalton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces : 396 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber),

20g protein

20g protein. 7/49 Nacho Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Casserole Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 8/49 Fire-Roasted Ziti with

Sausage 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We punch up our pasta with smoked sausage and fire-roasted tomato sauce. It’s an easy recipe to switch up—use whatever noodles and spaghetti sauce are in your pantry. —Jean Komlos, Plymouth, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 463 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1634mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 9/49 Flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go

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to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks can find me grilling, no matter the weather. This moist pork tenderloin has loads of flavor thanks to its special spice blend, and it doesn’t get much easier to make. My wife especially likes that she doesn’t have to do the cooking! —Steve Ehrhart, Villa Park, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 135 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 10/49 Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Nothing is more convenient than walking in the door to dinner

Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a meal on busy days, I pop ready-made meatballs in the slow cooker to make this tantalizing Asian-style specialty. Nothing is more convenient than walking in the door to dinner. —Lisa Stepanski, Munnsville, New York Nutrition Facts: 8 meatballs: 794 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 11/49 Wasabi Beef Fajitas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings

You can find it in the Asian section at your supermarket

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef fajitas get an eastern spin with gingerroot, sesame oil and wasabi, a type of Japanese horseradish. You can find it in the Asian section at your supermarket. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 287 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 12/49 White Cheddar Mac and Cheese 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 13/49 Tangy Turkey Tostadas 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so

I know how important it is to make smart food choices to fuel my day

I know how important it is to make smart food choices to fuel my day. These fast and filling tostadas are packed with lean protein, fiber and a good dose of veggies. Have them any night of the week. —Julie Huntington, Memphis, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 2 tostadas: 356 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 14/49 Herbed Artichoke Cheese Tortellini 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts For Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavor-packed meatless recipe

features tomatoes, black olives and artichoke hearts tossed with tender cheese tortellini. —Karen Anzelc, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 474 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 975mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 15/49 Pulled Pork Pasta 101 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pulled Pork Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m the proud mother of wonderful and active children. Simple, delicious and quick meals like this BBQ pork skillet are perfect for us to enjoy together after

school activities, especially if I have leftover pulled pork

school activities, especially if I have leftover pulled pork. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 428 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 903mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 16/49 Caesar Orange Roughy 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m so thankful that my mother taught me to cook at a young age. She won several cooking contests over the years and this is one of my favorite recipes of hers. —Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmingon, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

In a pinch, acorn squash will do—but don’t eat the skin!

421 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 17/49 Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My colorful “boats” with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do—but don’t eat the skin! —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed squash half: 275 calories, 8g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

(2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 18/49 Grilled Brown Sugar-Mustard Chicken 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Brown Sugar-Mustard Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe in college and it’s been a household staple ever since. It’s a snap to throw together with ingredients I have on hand. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1-1/2 teaspoons mustard

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