38 Recipes You’d Find in a Dude Ranch Dining Hall

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38 Recipes You’d Find in a Dude Ranch Dining Hall2/38 Cowboy Casserole 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It’s now a family tradition. Top it off with lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 373 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g

fiber), 23g protein

fiber), 23g protein. 3/38 Ranch Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ranch-Style Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is served at all of our barbecues. It seems most people who live here like spicy flavorful food, and this fits the bill just right. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 226 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein. 4/38 Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings

My mom found the inspiration for this chili

5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted the recipe for these rich and creamy enchiladas from a cooking class I had a while back. —Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 1048 calories, 52g fat (23g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 1979mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 67g protein. 5/38 Effortless Black Bean Chili 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Effortless Black Bean Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom found the inspiration for this chili

in a slow-cooker cookbook

in a slow-cooker cookbook. After a few updates, all of us love it (even those of us who steer clear of beans). We think it’s even better served over rice. —Amelia Gormley, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 242 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 868mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein. 6/38 Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy!

asked him what he intended to do with them, and right there in the store he gave me this fabulous recipe for stuffed jalapenos! —Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 141 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 7/38 Skillet Mac & Cheese 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always

Every time I serve this creamy chicken casserole, it gets rave reviews

go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 8/38 Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole 102 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I serve this creamy chicken casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It is really easy to make, freezes

well and has just a touch of heat

well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more heat, add some jalapenos! —Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/38 Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandparents came from

Mexico, and I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen

Mexico, and I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen. This steak marinated in beer and lime juice honors their passion for cooking. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 288 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 10/38 Cowboy Cookies 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cowboy Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookies are very popular here in Wyoming. Mix up a batch for your crew and see

I like to serve it with warm

why. —Patsy Steenbock, Shoshoni, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 105 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 11/38 Chicken Chili with Black Beans 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks to the full, hearty flavor, it’s become a real favorite around our house. I like to serve it with warm

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

cornbread. —Jeanette Urbom, Louisburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 236 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 12/38 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 13/38 Cowboy Beef Dip 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cowboy Beef Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In a foods class, a group of us developed this recipe for the North Dakota’s annual Beef Bash. We won the contest!—Jessica Klym, Killdeer, North Dakota Nutrition Facts:

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1/4 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. Hungry for more cowboy recipes? Learn how to make this hearty cowboy soup. 14/38 Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. It just might be better than the original. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 399 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 15/38 Dutch Oven Red Beans and Rice 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a one-pot meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It is one of my husband’s favorites and uses simple ingredients, so it’s been a go-to recipe in our house for years. —Janice Conklin, Stevensville, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 347 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 41mg

cholesterol, 1272mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 16/38 Oven-Fried Ranch Steak 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Fried Ranch Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this recipe with chicken instead of beef, and the results were equally good. The combination of ranch salad dressing and cajun seasoning also is great as a dip for fresh veggies. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein. 17/38

18/38 Texas Sheet Cake 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas

Southwestern Hash with Eggs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Before I retired, this all-in-one skillet dish was constantly requested at office brunches. I’d leave out the eggs, double or triple the recipe and wrap servings of the zippy pork mixture in warm corn tortillas. —Barbara Beasley, Beaumont, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 520 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 335mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein. 18/38 Texas Sheet Cake 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas

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