50+ Dishes You Can Make with Sandwich Bread

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50+ Dishes You Can Make with Sandwich Bread2/46 Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This casserole brings together two classic comfort foods: grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. There’s no need for your hands to get messy dipping bread into a bowl of hot soup! Best of all, my picky-eater husband devours every bite. —Megan Kuns, Perrysburg, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 485 calories, 29g fat (17g

This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo

saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 3/46 Bread Pudding Pie 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother’s family. They had a farm and made their own bread, which made this a low-cost dessert. — Kelly Barnes, Lexington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 314 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

I know they’ll love them!

4/46 Air-Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These air-fryer stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite dishes to serve guests. I know they’ll love them! —Lorraine Darocha, Mountain City, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 274 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 5/46 Garlic Bread Pasta Torte 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to make garlicky croutons for salad. —Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (calculated without additional marinara sauce): 409 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 6/46 Ham ‘n’ Swiss Chicken 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ham ‘n’ Swiss Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6

It’s a snap to layer the ingredients and let them cook all afternoon

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This saucy casserole allows you to enjoy all the rich, traditional flavor of Cordon Bleu with less effort. It’s a snap to layer the ingredients and let them cook all afternoon. Just toss a salad to make this meal complete. —Dorothy Witmer Ephrata, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 659 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 1258mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein. 7/46 Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: It doesn’t get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They’re an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and I love the way the thick toast soaks up the creamy sauce. —Carol Hull, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 488 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 8/46 Basil Vegetable Strata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Basil Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been cooking this strata

for years, and my family just can’t get enough!

for years, and my family just can’t get enough! Fresh basil gives the healthy brunch dish an added flavor boost. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 9/46 Reuben Bread Pudding 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Reuben Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to

family picnics in Chicago

family picnics in Chicago. It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious! —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 390 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 10/46 Asparagus and Ham Strata 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus and Ham Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Next morning, just pop it in the oven

Recipe Creator: For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in the oven. This casserole version of quiche is so hearty and delicious. —Alla Gray, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 320 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 11/46 Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we used to have

Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together

Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this for grandpa because he enjoyed it so much. Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together. —Carolyn Levan, Dixon, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 425 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 12/46 Mom’s 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

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. 13/46 Meatball Submarine Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We were hosting a bunch of friends, and after a comedy of errors, I had to come up with a plan B for dinner. I realized that much-loved meatball subs are even better as

I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning

a hearty casserole—so delicious! —Rick Friedman, Palm Springs, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 417 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1243mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 14/46 Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning. It’s the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. —Ella

Baby spinach and stuffing mix are the secrets to this elegant recipe

Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 15/46 Stuffed Pork Chops 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who would ever guess baked stuffed pork chops could be so simple? Baby spinach and stuffing mix are the secrets to this elegant recipe. —Rebecca Nossaman, Ballwin, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 320 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated

We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them

fat), 74mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 16/46 Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream Test Kitchen Approved Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love nothing more than a cold beer and a shucked oyster, so when my partners and I opened Saw’s Juke Joint in Birmingham, Alabama, we wanted to add them to the menu. We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them. —Taylor

18/46 Turkey

Hicks, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 oyster with 2 tablespoons sauce: 236 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 17/46 Chicken Cheese Strata 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The spices in this simple strata with chicken, broccoli and cheese offer an extra special taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 570 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1282mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 18/46 Turkey

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