53 Southern Casseroles That Taste Just like Home

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53 Southern Casseroles That Taste Just like Home2/53 Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and biscuits with her homemade apple butter, milk and eggs, she could serve us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still have time to spend with the grandchildren. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits!

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 331 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 3/53 Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After playing around with this recipe, I took it to my first family party as a newlywed, and it was a huge hit. This recipe has become a family tradition that I’m sure

will be passed down for generations

will be passed down for generations. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. If you’ve ever wondered about when to use grits vs. polenta, or when to substitute plain old cornmeal, we’ve got some answers! 4/53 Short Rib Cobbler 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was inspired by my family’s love of two things—beef stew and biscuits. After years of making the two

separately, I put the biscuits on top of the stew like a cobbler

separately, I put the biscuits on top of the stew like a cobbler. This supper’s as down-home as it gets. —Janine Talley, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 452 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 5/53 Oyster Fricassee Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I oversee the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg. We’ve learned that the colonists had a ready source of oysters from Chesapeake Bay. I enjoy this rich, creamy casserole, a special dish from this area’s

holiday recipe collection

holiday recipe collection. —Susan Dippre, Williamsburg, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 639 calories, 44g fat (23g saturated fat), 297mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 6/53 Calico Squash Casserole 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to try out different recipes for the squash I grow in my garden. It’s fun to bring this beautiful casserole to potlucks because I know it’ll go fast. Even the little ones like it. —Lucille Terry, Frankfort, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 439

calories, 34g fat (13g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 7/53 Kentucky Hot Brown Test Kitchen Approved Josh Rink for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Kentucky Hot Brown is the best sandwich you will ever eat with a knife and fork. This epic open-faced delight has thick slices of bread, turkey, bacon, tomato and cheese, all bathed in a rich, irresistible sauce. —Kristina Vanni, North Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 1073 calories, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg

I often double the recipe when entertaining and always end up with empty pans

cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein. 8/53 Cornbread Casserole 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband likes spicy foods, I frequently sprinkle chopped jalapeno peppers over half of this casserole just for him. I often double the recipe when entertaining and always end up with empty pans. It is that good! —Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 311 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate

(14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein

(14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 9/53 Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 444 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein.

It’s a popular side dish served all year long

10/53 Kentucky Spoon Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kentucky Spoon Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It’s a popular side dish served all year long. If you’ve never tried spoon bread before, I think you’ll find it’s tasty and comforting. —Caroline Brown, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 192 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 11/53 Blueberry Cornmeal Cobbler 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

I came across the recipe many years ago

Blueberry Cornmeal Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread, blueberries and maple syrup give this special dessert a flavor that’s different from any cobbler you’ve had before. I came across the recipe many years ago. —Judy Watson, Tipton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 12/53 Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 416 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 13/53 Loaded Red Potato Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Red Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

It’s an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks

45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This potato casserole has the same flavor of the potato skins you can order as a restaurant appetizer. It’s an ideal dish for tailgating and potlucks. —Charlane Gathy, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 187 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 14/53 Baked French Toast with Strawberries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make

for a big group

for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 15/53 Grits & Sausage Casserole 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grits & Sausage Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You could call this the “So Good Casserole”, because that’s what people say when they

It’s a southern specialty

try it. It’s a southern specialty. —Marie Poppenhager, Old Town, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 316 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 16/53 Ham & Collards Quiche 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quiche and wanted to make something that incorporates my southern roots. With eggs, cheese, ham and nutritious collard greens in a flaky crust, it’s a complete meal. —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1

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

piece: 457 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 17/53 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 it clean. —Sandy

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