50 Healthy Casseroles That Are Incredibly Delicious

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50 Healthy Casseroles That Are Incredibly Delicious2/50 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

sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 3/50 Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole 190 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s quick, satisfying comfort food. —Jennifer Schlachter, Big Rock, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 317 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 4/50 Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We’re crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 5/50 Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to

Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef, too!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baked pasta is a favorite potluck dish, so I altered some of the ingredients in my traditional recipe to make it lower in calories. Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef, too! —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 445 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein. 6/50 Mushroom Penne Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for

a chilly evening!

a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. —Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 7/50 Chili Mac Casserole 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 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

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. 8/50 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: This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it’s traveled all over the country! My mother originated the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when

It’s hearty, yet simple to prepare

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 starch. 9/50 De-Lightful Tuna Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved De-Lightful Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat

family’s craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat. 10/50 Skillet Shepherd’s Pie 137 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. —Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California Nutrition

—Celine Weldy, Cave Creek, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 413 calories, 11g

Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 11/50 Chili Tortilla Bake 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular flavors and bubbly cheese topping, there is never a need to worry about leftovers. —Celine Weldy, Cave Creek, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 413 calories, 11g

fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein. 12/50 Beef, Potato & Egg Bake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef, Potato & Egg Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some spinach into this protein-packed dish. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium,

9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein

9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 13/50 Turkey Potpie 86 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 2 pies (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With golden brown crust and scrumptious filling, these comforting potpies will warm you down to your toes. Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. They bake and cut beautifully. —Laurie Jensen, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg

cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein

cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 14/50 Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And it’s a real family-pleaser! —Linda Howe, Lisle, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 357 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/50 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test

You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!”

Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer potlucks and picnics, or to pair up with a wide variety of entrees. You’ll love the buttery flavor of these “comfort veggies!” —Jennifer Wallace, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 234 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 16/50 Slow-Cooker Frittata Provencal

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

6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe means that a delectable dinner is ready when I walk in the door from work. The meatless slow-cooker meal also makes an elegant brunch for lazy weekend mornings. —Connie Eaton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 385mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 17/50 Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1

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

hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The cooks at Taste of Home made a lightened-up version of my shrimp casserole, and I love it. The makeover has only half the calories and sodium of my original recipe, and less fat, too. —Marie Roberts, Lake Charles, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 318 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 18/50 Rich Baked Spaghetti 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min

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