32 Dishes That Will Impress the Ladies of the Church Cookbook Committee

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32 Dishes That Will Impress the Ladies of the Church Cookbook Committee2/32 Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 3/32 Southwestern Pulled

Pork Crostini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 32 crostini Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a different take on crostini, these apps are fantastic for tailgating and casual parties alike. —Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 121 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 4/32 Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4

hours 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a Sunday afternoon football game. —Lisa Castelli, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/32 Brownie Trifle 117 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1

Try this dessert for your next get-together

hour Servings 20 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 680 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 6/32 Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Convenient frozen hash browns are the

She had copies of the recipe next to the pan

secret behind the cheesy slow-cooker potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group gatherings. —Julianne Henson, Streamwood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 214 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 7/32 Chili Cornbread Salad 48 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to the pan. Now I make it for get-togethers and also supply copies of

the recipe

the recipe. I never have any leftover salad or recipes. —Kelly Newsom, Jenks, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 383 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 8/32 Strawberry Pretzel Salad 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 295 calories, 15g

The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique

fat (10g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/32 Lemon Yeast Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Yeast Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we’re invited to many potlucks. People love these muffins. Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 141 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/32 Hot Cheese Dip 6 Reviews

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I had to have the recipe for this irresistibly creamy recipe to make for my family! —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 201 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 11/32 Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These three-layered brownies are simply irresistible and my family’s absolute favorite. —Ella Agans, Birch Tree, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 212 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/32 Hash Brown Broccoli Bake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hash Brown Broccoli Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a perfect dish for

a potluck or holiday buffet

a potluck or holiday buffet. It goes well with fish, poultry, pork or beef. Cheddar cheese can be substituted for Swiss. Often, I double the recipe to serve a crowd. —Jeanette Volker, Walton, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 216 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 334mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 13/32 Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fabulous cake and caramel

frosting are so tender, it melts in your mouth

frosting are so tender, it melts in your mouth. It’s been a family favorite since the ’70s and it goes over really well at church potluck meals. —Anna Jean Allen, West Liberty, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 419 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/32 Honey Whole Wheat Pan Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Whole Wheat Pan Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen (1-1/4 cups honey butter) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With their pleasant wheat

flavor and a honey of a glaze, these rolls impress my guests

flavor and a honey of a glaze, these rolls impress my guests. Every time I take them to potluck dinners, I come home with an empty pan. —Nancye Thompson, Paducah, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 roll with about 1 teaspoon honey butter: 114 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/32 Southwestern Egg Rolls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my church potluck, these crispy, spicy snacks went fast thanks to the triple

kick from the Italian sausage, Mexicorn and chiles

kick from the Italian sausage, Mexicorn and chiles. Want to balance the hot with a little cool? Sour cream and guacamole are tasty toppings for these Tex-Mex egg rolls. —Jacqueline Bower, Washington, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll (calculated without sour cream and guacamole): 333 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 16/32 Turtle Praline Tart 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turtle Praline Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich dessert

is my own creation, and I’m very proud of it

is my own creation, and I’m very proud of it. It’s easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. —Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 335 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 17/32 Breakfast Sausage Bread 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JACKIE ALPERS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Any time we take this savory, satisfying bread to a potluck, it

goes over very well

goes over very well. We never bring any home. My husband generally makes this bread and prides himself on the beautiful golden loaves. -Shirley Caldwell, Northwood, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 102 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 18/32 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn,

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