46 Hearty Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

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46 Hearty Ground Beef Casserole Recipes2/46 Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when the parmigiana won high honors at a national beef contest. —Celeste Copper, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 498 calories, 33g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 3/46 Church Supper Hot Dish

Apparently is was too good to miss a generation

19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Church Supper Hot Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was in my mother’s church cookbook, and now it’s in my church cookbook! Apparently is was too good to miss a generation. I often make this dish to take along to potlucks…and it seems that if I don’t, someone else will! It’s hearty and so tasty! —Norma Turner, Haslett, Michigan. Don’t forget to try these super cozy hot dish recipes. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 20g

something a little different from the usual tacos

fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 4/46 Fold-Over Tortilla Bake 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fold-Over Tortilla Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s something a little different to shake up taco night. But don’t reserve this zippy dish for a weeknight—it’s perfect for potlucks and serving company, too. something a little different from the usual tacos. It’s special enough for potlucks or dinner guests. —Deborah Smith, DeWitt, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 tortillas: 473 calories,

Double the recipe and freeze one for later!

25g fat (10g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1138mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 5/46 Pizza Noodle Bake 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Noodle Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe and freeze one for later! —Bernice Knutson, Soldier, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 644 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 43g

If we have unexpected company, I just double the ingredients and use a 13×9-in

protein. 6/46 Quick Tater Tots Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this Tater Tot casserole when time before supper is short. If we have unexpected company, I just double the ingredients and use a 13×9-in. pan. I call it my Please Stay Casserole! —Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 570 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 7/46 Sloppy Joe Under a Bun 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

But sometimes I don’t have buns on hand

Approved Sloppy Joe Under a Bun Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually keep a can of sloppy joe sauce in the pantry, because our kids love sloppy joes. But sometimes I don’t have buns on hand. With this fun casserole, we can still enjoy the flavors that they love in a flash. The bun-like top crust is made with biscuit mix, sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked until golden. —Trish Bloom, Ray, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 423 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat),

129mg cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 8/46 Sweet Potato Enchilada Stack 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Enchilada Stack Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet potato stacks have a spicy kick the whole family will love. Mexican flavors abound in this awesome enchilada stack jampacked with black beans and sweet potato. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 457 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber),

29g protein

29g protein. 9/46 Meat-and-Potato Casserole 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 10/46 Unstuffed Peppers 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Unstuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like stuffed peppers, you’ll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. —Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 343 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 11/46 Chili Mac Casserole 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste

Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal

of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy casserole uses several of my family’s favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 313 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 12/46 Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni

for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roll your burgers, cheese and taters all into one. It’s the perfect dish to use to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice—consider them done when this is the reward! —Deanna Zewen, Union Grove, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 479 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 13/46 Burrito Bake 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Burrito Bake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings

It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Back when I was in college, my roommate would frequently make this economical baked burrito casserole. It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way. —Cindee Ness, Horace, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 509 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1403mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 14/46 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

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 Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 630 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 15/46 Ole Polenta Casserole 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 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

874mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 16/46 Beef & Tater Bake 74 Reviews Beef & Tater Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner. Plus, it offers easy cleanup! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 400 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 17/46 Hamburger Casserole 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it’s traveled all over the country! My mother invented the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when I married, I’m still making it in California, and my daughter treats her friends to this oldie in Colorado. It’s hearty, yet simple to prepare. —Helen Carmichall, Santee, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2

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