34 Dutch Oven Dinner Recipes

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34 Dutch Oven Dinner Recipes1/34 Saturday Afternoon Oven Pot Roast 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pot roast will be a welcome sight and will leave your house smelling heavenly. If the cooking liquid evaporates quickly, add more broth to the Dutch oven. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup gravy: 339 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g

Need a side with that?

protein. Need a side with that? Cozy up to these delicious Dutch oven side dish recipes. 2/34 One-Pot Mac and Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This one-pot mac and cheese is a family favorite, and my 3-year-old is always thrilled to see it coming to the dinner table. We love to add sliced smoked sausage to this creamy mac recipe! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 14g

Find 100 more Dutch oven recipes to love

fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Find 100 more Dutch oven recipes to love. 3/34 Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 510 calories, 24g

It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again

fat (8g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1497mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 4/34 Chicken and Dumplings 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts:

My husband loves it, and I like that it’s easy to warm up for a carefree dinner

1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 5/34 Hamburger Stew 104 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Hamburger Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it’s easy to warm up for a carefree dinner

in the winter months

in the winter months. —Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 6/34 Cashew Rice Pilaf 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Rice Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty dish will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. —Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions

287 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 7/34 Creamy Seafood Bisque 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 453 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. These Dutch oven soup recipes are perfect for chilly nights. 8/34 One-Pot Salsa Chicken 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skillet recipe is a colorful and healthy main dish that can be on the table in just over an hour. The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 432 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1254mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Start your

meal with one of these Dutch oven appetizers

meal with one of these Dutch oven appetizers. 9/34 Meatless Chili Mac 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since. It’s fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. — Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 206 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat

2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat. Check out more vegetarian Dutch oven recipes the whole family will love. 10/34 Traditional Italian Wedding Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken. —Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 253 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

1g fiber), 21g protein

1g fiber), 21g protein. Wake up to one of these beloved Dutch oven breakfast recipes. 11/34 Glazed Corned Beef 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Corned Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I serve this delicious entree each St. Patrick’s Day, even though my family is Dutch, not Irish. The tender meat is topped with a simple, tangy glaze that is so tasty. Leftovers make excellent Reuben sandwiches. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 484 calories, 29g fat (11g

The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down

saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1708mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 12/34 Coconut Curry Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Curry Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. —Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Craving more? We love these other Dutch oven chicken recipes, too. This Dutch oven chicken thighs recipe is a must-try. 13/34 Ham and Noodle Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Noodle Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 326 calories, 15g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch

(7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 14/34 Chunky Vegetarian Chili 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch. Learn how to make a Dutch oven chicken.

It leaves my mouth watering for it the rest of the year!

15/34 Big-Batch Jambalaya 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Big-Batch Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 13 servings (2-1/2 quarts.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this dish for football-watching parties because it feeds so many people. It leaves my mouth watering for it the rest of the year! —Kecia McCaffrey, South Dennis, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 288 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 16/34 Firehouse Chili 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Firehouse Chili Recipe photo by

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