These easy fall recipes are prepped in just 20 minutes, leaving more time for your favorite fall activities.
71 Easy Fall Recipes We Crave
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Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (3-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Pumpkin Spice Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
This pumpkin spice bread recipe is at least 40 years old. It makes a very moist bread. It's been described as tasting like pumpkin pie without the crust. —Delora Lucas, Belle, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 197 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple Spice Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
These apple waffles are cozy and comforting anytime—morning or evening. The smell of toasty waffles with apples is sure to warm you up on even the most blustery of winter days. —Jane Sims, De Leon, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 waffles: 321 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 558mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Green Beans with Bacon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. —Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 62 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Italian Vegetable Soup
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 qts.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This Italian zucchini soup recipe was given to me by my neighbor. Nice and simple, it's a good way to use a lot of your zucchini and other garden vegetables. It freezes well and is great to have on hand on a cold winter day. —Clara Mae Chambers, Superior, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 156 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1046mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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Cheesy Hash Brown Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published it in our newsletter. It's a great dish for busy moms because it can be prepared ahead of time. It's perfect for brunches or to serve on Christmas morning. It's creamy, comforting and tasty. —Karen Burns, Chandler, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 305 calories, 18g fat (12g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty broccoli rice casserole is my usual choice to make for a potluck. With the green of the broccoli and the rich cheese sauce, it's pretty to serve, and it makes a tasty side dish for almost any kind of meat. —Margaret Mayes, La Mesa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 241 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Pancake Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Trial and error have made this recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so easy and incredibly good. —Ethel Sanders, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 379 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate a few hours.
—Donna Freund, Dubuque, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Spaghetti Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This attractive, fresh-tasting Italian spaghetti salad recipe can conveniently be prepared the night before. It makes enough for a crowd! —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 158 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Ravioli with Creamy Squash Sauce
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Store-bought ravioli speeds assembly of this cozy, restaurant-quality dish that tastes so good your family won't notice it's meatless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 671 calories, 51g fat (22g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 18g protein.
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Butterscotch Mulled Cider
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
18 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch and cinnamon in the hot apple cider. —Karen Mack, Webster, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Breakfast Apples
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I have given people this recipe more than any other. It has a delicious nutty flavor. Use it to top waffles or pancakes, or mix it with vanilla or plain yogurt for a light and quick dessert. —Rosemary Franta, New Ulm, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 133 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Oven Fries
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
12 pieces: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Easy Chili
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and delicious recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. It's a go-to for busy weeknights. —Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 308 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 24g protein.
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Bean Burritos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always have the ingredients for this cheesy burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the night before saves precious minutes at dinnertime. —Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
2 burritos: 216 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Cider Baked Squash
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a freelance writer who sometimes needs a break from a long session of working on a story. That's when I escape to the kitchen to whip up something that's good to eat, yet easy to prepare. This is one of my favorites!
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 137 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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Garlic Toast Recipe
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom knew how to easily round out a meal with this crisp, cheesy garlic toast. We gobbled it up when she served it alongside slaw or salad...and used it to soak up gravy from her stew, too. —Teresa Ingebrand, Perham, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 128 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Baked Swiss Chicken
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Canned soup, white wine, Swiss cheese and crushed croutons dress up the chicken breasts in this elegant entree. Ideal for unexpected guests, it requires only a few ingredients. The creamy sauce is excellent with garlic mashed potatoes or rice. —Beverly Roberge, Bristol, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 308 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Chicken and Bows
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made this recipe when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids are hungry. —Danette Forbes, Overland Park, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 536 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Applesauce Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These are such a popular item at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed on a card to share with guests. —Linda Williams, LaFayette, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 224 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Turkey-Vegetable Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 191 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Skillet Cornbread
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This skillet bread looks like a puffy pancake but has the easy-to-cut texture of conventional cornbread. It complements chicken, chili and so much more. —Kathy Teela, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 87 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Pizza Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I just baked these mini pizzas and the kids are already demanding more. The no-cook pizza sauce and refrigerated dough make this meal a snap. —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 pizzas with 2 tablespoons sauce: 209 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Open-Faced Bratwurst Sandwiches with Beer Gravy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A nod to my Volga German heritage, this classic diner fare comes together in a snap and can be made all in one skillet! I serve it with a green vegetable and french fries or mashed potatoes on the side. Cook the sausages in lager or stout beer for a deeper flavor profile. —Allison Ochoa, Hays, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bratwurst sandwich with 1/4 cup gravy: 567 calories, 43g fat (17g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Pretzel Puppy Chow
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This variation on regular puppy chow replaces peanut butter with Nutella and chipotle for a delicious spicy-sweet combination. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 261 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Caramel Pumpkin Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Served with vanilla wafers, graham cracker sticks or even apple slices, this cool, creamy dip from our home economists makes a special autumn snack.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 54 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The heartwarming taste of cinnamon and apples is the perfect accompaniment for these tender pork chops. The dish is always a winner with my family. Because it calls for only four ingredients, it's a main course I can serve with little preparation. —Joan Hamilton, Worcester, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 527 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because I work full time, this slow cooker pot roast is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked meat with 1/2 cup gravy: 380 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.
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Easy Beef and Noodles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 375 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Smashed Potatoes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Golden brown and buttery, these crispy smashed potatoes live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when they’re hot out of the oven maximizes the flavor…and the pretty. —Althea Dye, Howard, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 smashed potatoes: 292 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Homemade Biscuits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
15 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s so easy to whip up a batch of these biscuits to serve with breakfast or dinner. The dough is easy to work with, so there’s no need for a rolling pin—just pat to the right thickness. The key is not to overwork the dough. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 205 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is warm and satisfying. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in the colorful dish. —Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 459 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Herb Chicken with Honey Butter
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the whole family could use a heartwarming meal, this one fits the bill. You'll love how the honey's sweetness mixes perfectly with the herbs' salty flavor. It's a wonderful combination! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons honey butter: 485 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings (21/4 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. The cream adds richness, but if you're looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Total Time
10 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 355 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
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Baked Fish
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have a good supply of fresh fish, so I make fish recipes often. This recipe is my favorite because it is moist, tender and flavorful. —Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 270 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.
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Taco Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
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Mushroom Pasta Carbonara
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy mushroom carbonara. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make a complete meal. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 511 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Cowboy Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is great comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 714 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1675mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This isn't Grandma's chicken soup, but it is comforting in a whole new way. The lemon juice gives this easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. —Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 435 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy slices of French bread, it makes the perfect appetizer—especially since it can be prepared ahead, put in the fridge, and then baked just before you want to serve it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 266 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Cheeseburger Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this cheeseburger pasta recipe to satisfy a craving. What a delicious, healthy classic! —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 391 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 casseroles (4 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even my husband, who's never been a big fan of broccoli, digs in to this creamy soup. It's a perfect way to enjoy the produce from our vegetable garden. —Betty Corliss, Stratton, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 267 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting, I came up with this recipe that’s now my fall comfort food. As a side, it’s compatible with a variety of meat entrees, but I especially like it with pork roast or chops.—Karen Gorman, Gunnison, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 60 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Stuffing
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 12 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
"This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require a lot of prep time, which I like, and it tastes good whether stuffed in the bird or baked separately."
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 249 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Snickers Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Though you wouldn't know by looking, you'll find a sweet surprise inside these cookies. My mother got this Snickers cookie recipe from a fellow teacher at her school. It's a terrific way to dress up refrigerated cookie dough. —Kari Pease, Conconully, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 123 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Onion Kugel
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sliced eggplant, diced green pepper or shredded cabbage can be used in place of onions for this onion kugel recipe. Easy and traditional, this dish resembles a delicious souffle. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 171 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Spinach Tortellini Soup
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A simple tomato-enhanced broth is perfect for cheese tortellini and fresh spinach. Increase the garlic and add Italian seasoning to suit your taste. —Debbie Wilson, Burlington, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 164 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Kids’ Favorite Pumpkin Seeds
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love these pumpkin seeds and want them every fall. A little bit of pulp in the mix really adds to the flavor, so don't rinse the seeds. —Gwyn Reiber, Spokane, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 122 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chicken Biscuit Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Golden biscuits cover this homespun dish laden with chicken, broccoli and cheese. It's then topped with a celery seed mixture. My family requests this all-in-one dinner once a month. —Karen Weirick, Bourbon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 527 calories, 31g fat (9g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
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Cabbage Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this fried cabbage and noodles recipe from a friend of Hungarian descent. Some folks turn up their noses when it is presented, but after one taste, they always come back for seconds...and thirds! —Jeanie Castor, Decatur, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 112 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Easy Jambalaya
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for the recipe, they couldn't believe how easy it was! —Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 601 calories, 32g fat (14g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 2159mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Giant Buckeye Cookie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which is exactly what this cookie is. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few common pantry ingredients, and voila—you have a tasty dessert ready for family and friends in under an hour. You can customize it, too, by substituting other mix-ins for the chocolate chips. We serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Arianna Harding, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Savory Cracker Snack Mix
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it even more versatile with something other than oyster crackers. Now it’s a deliciously addictive snack! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Spanish Spirals
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I usually cook for only me and my husband, so I try to scale down most recipes. But I make this dish just the way it is because my husband loves the leftovers.—Sandy Pelfrey, North Canton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 338 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Meatless Chili Mac
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since. It’s fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. — Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 206 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat.
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Pull-Apart Herb Bread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and the results so spectacular that I'm always willing to share the secret. It's actually a variation of a doughnut recipe I made years ago, using refrigerated biscuits. The best part of having this bread is tearing it apart and eating it warm. —Evelyn Kenney, Hamilton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 257 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Fried Onions and Apples
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 137 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 330 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chai Tea Latte
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they're feeling under the weather. I simplified this chai tea recipe by using the filter basket of our coffeepot. It's delicious and great after dinner! —Julie Plummer, Sykesville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 223 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Ham and Bean Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein.
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Simple Saucy Potatoes
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich and creamy potatoes are simple to prepare for potlucks. The saucy side dish always gets rave reviews wherever I take it. —Gloria Schroeder, Ottawa Lake, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 144 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 273 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
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Tater Tot Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
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 13x9-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.
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S’mores Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s'mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 215 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Dijon-Bacon Dip for Pretzels
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
With just four ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry or fridge, this quick appetizer comes together in a snap. If you like the zip of horseradish, start with a teaspoon or two and add more to taste. —Isabelle Rooney, Summerville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoon: 154 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Creamed Corn
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This side has earned a permanent place on our special-occasion menus. While my whole family loves it, my son would be especially disappointed if I forgot to include our corn dish. —Deb Hauptmann, Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 317 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.