32 Recipes That Make the Most of Your Griddle

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32 Recipes That Make the Most of Your Griddle2/32 Tex-Mex Breakfast Haystacks 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Breakfast Haystacks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love haystacks and wanted to make a fun Tex-Mex recipe for my family. Adding panko crumbs and cheese to the hash browns before cooking gives them a wonderful golden brown color and crisp texture. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 399 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

2g fiber), 14g protein

2g fiber), 14g protein. 3/32 Corn Cakes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Corn Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Corn’s always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband. For dinner, they’re nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They’re also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice. Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13. 4/32

6/32 Banana Oatmeal Pancakes 9 Reviews

5/32 Waffle Sandwich 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Monte Cristos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love the sweet, smoky flavor of these morning sandwiches. I use store-bought frozen waffles to save time, but have at it if you want to put your waffle maker to good use. —Kelly Reynolds, Urbana, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without syrup): 511 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1163mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 6/32 Banana Oatmeal Pancakes 9 Reviews

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

Test Kitchen Approved Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In our house, we sprinkle these whole wheat pancakes with a little confectioners’ sugar because the banana is so sweet that you don’t need syrup. —Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 155 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/32 Avocado Grilled Cheese Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich Recipe photo by

Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 773 calories, 60g fat (28g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1023mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein. 8/32 Cranberry Chip Pancakes Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Chip Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 pancakes Go to Recipe From the

Kids like to help stuff the sausage and cheese into the

Recipe Creator: These simple pancakes taste so great, you don’t even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and vanilla chips to classic pancake batter. —Aris Gonzalez, Deltona, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 368 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 9/32 Sausage Stuffed French Toast 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Stuffed French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids like to help stuff the sausage and cheese into the

bread, so this is a good holiday treat

bread, so this is a good holiday treat. I serve it year-round for breakfast when we have guests or on special family occasions. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 276 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 10/32 Carrot Cake Pancakes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen (0.50 cup syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These

delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping. —Leane Goering, Salem, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 388 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 11/32 Bacon Grilled Cheese 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bacon sandwich with Dijon mustard and two kinds of cheese is the perfect combo of creamy-melty filling

and crispy, buttery bread

and crispy, buttery bread. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 743 calories, 51g fat (22g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1263mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 12/32 Mom’s Potato Pancakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we’ve enjoyed it for years. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 171 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg

cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 13/32 Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros 32 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro. —Sharon Rawlings, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro: 475 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 14/32 Pierogi Quesadillas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I had hungry children in the kitchen and nothing but leftovers, I invented these quesadillas. Now it’s how we always use up our potatoes, meats and sometimes veggies. —Andrea Dibble, Solon, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 630 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1559mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. 15/32 Pumpkin Pancakes 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe photo by

They’re great fresh out of the toaster!

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pumpkin pancakes are also delicious served with butter or whipped topping and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Freeze any extras in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then store in a freezer bag. They’re great fresh out of the toaster! —Mindy Bauknecht, Two Rivers, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 361 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 16/32 The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 659 calories, 49g fat (27g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 17/32 Marmalade French Toast Sandwiches 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME

All it takes is a different jelly or jam

Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I change up these warm, filling sandwiches to be sweet or savory but always a treat. All it takes is a different jelly or jam. Try hot pepper jelly when you want a little sizzle. —Danielle Loring, Lewiston, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without syrup): 447 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 18/32 Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream Recipe photo by

They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks

Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It’s a family custom and a perfect summer breakfast or dessert. —Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes with 3 tablespoons each strawberries and whipped cream: 245 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 19/32 Country Potato Pancakes 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country Potato Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30

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