33 Ways to Use Up Those Crackers in Your Pantry

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33 Ways to Use Up Those Crackers in Your Pantry1/33 Dijon Scalloped Potatoes 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this creamy and colorful recipe for cheesy potatoes. It has both sweet and white potatoes, lots of rich, buttery flavor and a pretty, golden-crumb topping. —Carolyn Putnam, Norwalk, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 293 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 2/33 Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test

A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings

Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, and it’s delicious hot or cold. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 175 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 3/33 Banana Split Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Split Cake Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 405 calories, 15g fat (11g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 4/33 Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 15 sandwich cookies

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe! Here’s how to make peanut butter cookies without eggs. —Jackie Howell, Gordo, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich cookie: 151 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/33 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!”

the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer potlucks and picnics, or to pair up with a wide variety of entrees. You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!” —Jennifer Wallace, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 234 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 6/33 Saltine Toffee 78 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saltine Toffee Bark Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings

The bark is like brittle, but better

2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves these salty-sweet treasures—their flavor is simply irresistible. The bark is like brittle, but better. Get ready for a new family favorite! —Laura Cox, Brewster, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce: 171 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/33 Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette

Folks were pleasantly

recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 8/33 Haystack Meal 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Haystack Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish was a true crowd-pleaser. Folks were pleasantly

surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce

surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce. —Jill Steiner, Hancock, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 888 calories, 55g fat (24g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 1746mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 9/33 Best Ever Mac & Cheese 10 Reviews Best Ever Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When baked, it’s gooey goodness with a crunchy

topping that…don’t get me started!

topping that…don’t get me started! —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 762 calories, 43g fat (25g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 10/33 Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a hit! —Melissa

The result is these saucy burgers

Symington, Neche, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 459 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/33 Feta-Dill Chicken Burgers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found fresh ground chicken at the butcher and gave it a whirl on our new grill. The result is these saucy burgers. Everybody went nuts—including my sister-in-law, an amazing cook! —Wendy Boughton, Victoria, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 414 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 608mg

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 12/33 Artichoke Egg Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Egg Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a great recipe for a brunch. I serve it with fresh stir-fried asparagus, a fruit salad and croissants. —Marilyn Moores, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 13/33 Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test

It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests

Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn’t love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 663 calories, 44g fat (18g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g

Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too

protein. 14/33 Meat Loaf 216 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn’t a meat loaf guy, but this recipe won him over. —Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. 15/33 16/33 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, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein. 17/33 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a meal, I often skip the dressing and serve with blue cheese polenta on the side. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 18/33 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1

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