40 Casseroles That Put Your 8×8 Pan to Work

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40 Casseroles That Put Your 8×8 Pan to Work2/40 Taco Salad Casserole 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Salad Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco casserole recipe tastes like a taco salad and is a breeze to assemble. I crush tortilla chips to form a bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture and cheese. —Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber),

33g protein

33g protein. 3/40 Kielbasa Casserole 82 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kielbasa Casserole Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I first made this dish, my 2-year-old liked it so much that he wanted it for every meal! You can use almost any pasta that will hold the sauce. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 428 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1193mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 4/40 Ham &

To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls

Veggie Casserole 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Veggie Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years. To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1233mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 5/40 Ole Polenta Casserole 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings

It’s easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce

6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 6/40 Baked Ziti 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Ziti Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6-8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy making this baked ziti recipe for family and friends. It’s easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. Sometimes, I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. —Elaine Anderson, New Galilee, Pennsylvania

My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 630 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 7/40 Old-Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It’s also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! —Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 529 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (75g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 8/40 BLT Egg Bake

It was such a hit, I served it to my church ladies group at a brunch I hosted

24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BLT Egg Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: BLTs are a favorite at my house, so I created this recipe to combine those flavors into a warm, cozy casserole. It was such a hit, I served it to my church ladies group at a brunch I hosted. —Priscilla Detrick, Catoosa, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 594 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 9/40 BBQ Chicken and

Apple Bread Pudding 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it’s simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet-and-savory twist on the classic is a delicious new way to enjoy an old favorite. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 465 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g

protein. 10/40 Sweet Corn and Potato Gratin 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty potato gratin side dish combines great garlic and onion flavor, and kids love the nice crispy topping, too! —Jennifer Olson, Pleasanton, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 213 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 11/40 Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings

Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy and cheesy, my go-to casserole for action-packed mornings has made many appearances at holiday breakfasts, potlucks and even my daughter’s college apartment to feed her hungry roommates. —Patty Bernhard, Greenville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 324 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 12/40 Italian Hot Dish 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Hot Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano, mushrooms and green peppers makes it a favorite healthy pasta recipe in our house. —Theresa Smith, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 13/40 Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin Recipe photo by

Red grapes add pops of sweetness to this bubbly, cheesy veggie side

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red grapes add pops of sweetness to this bubbly, cheesy veggie side. I make mine with Swiss, but if you’re feeling fancy, try Gruyere. And if you have one on hand, toss in a sliced apple. —Lorie Durrant, Nashville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 152 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 14/40 Beef Pot Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6

So far, everyone has given it a thumbs-up rating

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For more than a dozen years, this has been the No. 1 dish to serve company at our house. So far, everyone has given it a thumbs-up rating. —Hannah McDowell, Penns Creek, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 487 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 15/40 Ramona’s Chilaquiles 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ramona’s Chilaquiles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dear neighbor shared this recipe.

She used to make it from scratch, but my version takes a few shortcuts

She used to make it from scratch, but my version takes a few shortcuts. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 573 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1509mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 16/40 Chicken Pasta Casserole 132 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can

put it together and relax while it bakes

put it together and relax while it bakes. —Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein. 17/40 Sausage & Apple Cornbread Bake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage & Apple Cornbread Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make a cornbread-style bake with sausage, maple syrup and apples when we want a hearty breakfast casserole. It’s sweet, savory and easy to make.—Stevie Wilson, Fremont, Iowa

My mom got this recipe and many other excellent ones from her mother

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 618 calories, 34g fat (10g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. 18/40 Scalloped Corn 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Scalloped Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This comforting casserole features sunny corn kernels tucked into a creamy custard. My mom got this recipe and many other excellent ones from her mother. By the time this crowd-pleasing corn dish left the table, my father, sister, brothers and I would have almost scraped

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