These cozy winter comfort food recipes can warm up even the coldest nights.
71 Winter Comfort Food Recipes
Updated on Sep. 23, 2024
The Best Beef Stew
Our stew has tons of flavor thanks to the herbs, red wine and balsamic vinegar. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would put it in the oven Sunday morning before we left for church. When we got home, the aroma of the roasted chicken would hit us as we opened the door. —Brian Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 306 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Turkey Corn Chowder
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped hard-boiled eggs to this chowder to give it a nice richness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
Also check out these healthy winter soups that’ll fill you right up.
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Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these loaded mashed potatoes at our house. Often, I'll prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate it. Then I bake it just before serving. —Dawn Reuter, Oxford, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 307 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Beef Enchiladas
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Beef enchiladas are typically prepared with corn tortillas, but my husband, Jeff, and I prefer flour tortillas. I use them in this saucy casserole that has irresistible home-cooked flavor and a subtle kick. —Jennifer Standridge, Dallas, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 766 calories, 42g fat (24g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 2643mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Vegetable Lasagna
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I cooked up this fresh lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time. It's absolutely packed with veggies. —Sam Hunsaker, Lawrence, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 432 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein.
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Blue Plate Beef Patties
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend and I discovered this recipe together and both consider it a staple menu item. I fix the moist ground beef patties often for family and friends. We love them with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and the gravy, which gets great flavor from fresh mushrooms. —Phyllis Miller, Danville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 438 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 825mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
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Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is wonderful with pork roast and so effortless due to the use of the slow cooker. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed apple: 139 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.
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White Chili
Total Time
50 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, as a time-starved college student, I got this wonderful recipe from my sister-in-law. She had made a big batch and served it to a crowd one night. It was a hit—and easy and quick. In all my years of cooking, I’ve never had another dish get so many compliments. —Laura Brewer, Lafayette, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 334 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1045mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken Marsala en Croute
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. —Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 pastry: 599 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.
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Slow Cooker Mushroom Potatoes
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This versatile side dish jazzes up sliced potatoes with mushrooms, onions, canned soup and cheese. Its comforting flavor makes it a nice accompaniment to most meats. —Linda Bernard, Golden Meadow, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 249 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 893mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Penne All’Arrabiata
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pasta all’arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love sprinkling “pangrattato” (fried bread crumbs) on top of the arrabiata sauce. —Smitha Haridasan, Ganapathy, AE
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 355 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Irish Onion Soup
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The inspiration behind this recipe came from my father, who owned a restaurant and created the original dish. This version stars contemporary ingredients but still serves the same popular robust flavor. —Theresa Miller, Sault St. Marie, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup soup with 1 slice cheese toast: 347 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Garlic Knotted Rolls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
Using frozen yeast dough is an easy way to make homemade rolls. These cute knots add a special touch to any menu. — Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 168 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
We often eat easy-to-make soups when there’s not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice in the original recipe with a boxed rice mix. This creamy concoction is now a favorite.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 464 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1492mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Chicken Biscuit Potpie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty chicken potpie recipe with biscuits takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it in the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta
Total Time
7 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love beef roast in the slow cooker, and it’s fun to pair it with something a little different than potatoes! This is true comfort food. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
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Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn’t take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such as canned soup and processed cheese, simplify the preparation. —Tammy Condit, League City, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 296 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Favorite Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After church on Christmas morning, our family enjoys this easy, make-head casserole. I’d also recommend this Christmas morning breakfast casserole for a special brunch any time of the year. —Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 291 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 sandwich cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long! The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor. We can’t get enough of these sweet treats!
—Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT
—Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 284 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sage Dressing
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist, hearty sage stuffing is nicely seasoned with sausage and fresh mushrooms. Sometimes I use it to stuff my Thanksgiving turkey and other times I bake it separately. —Betty Kay Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 339 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Classic Cheesecloth Turkey
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
24 servings (4 cups gravy)
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesecloth turkey uses a classic method, wine-soaked cheesecloth, to give you the juiciest turkey and most flavorful gravy you’ve ever tasted! Pair with your favorite sides for a complete meal. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked turkey with about 3 tablespoons gravy: 354 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein.
For those without a cheesecloth, Martha Stewart’s cheesecloth substitute for turkey hack is just as effective.
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Corny Green Bean Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Crushed crackers and french-fried onions create a fast and flavorful topping for this home-style green bean casserole with cheese. It’s the perfect cheesy dish to take to potluck dinners. —Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 315 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for any occasion you are celebrating. The cookie glaze dries shiny, so they look professional. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 86 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed them up as appetizers. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup sauce with 4 meatballs and 1-1/4 cups spaghetti: 519 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Baked Potato Soup
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! —Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 469 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Pizookie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bake up the ultimate shareable cookie. For variety, swap out the chocolate chips for an equal quantity of M&M's or chocolate chunks. Or go super fancy by mixing the chocolate chips and pecans into the dough, then gently folding in 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 528 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chicken Hash Brown Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I served this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole was to a family with five children. The kids and the adults loved it! This is one recipe I often make for parties—it goes a long way, and all ages enjoy it. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 346 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1164mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker French Onion Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love French onion soup on a cold night, but I don’t love the time it takes. This is my quick version for when we’re short on time. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Southern Mac and Cheese
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No down-home meal is complete without Southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make this comforting dish sing! —Katie Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 830 calories, 45g fat (30g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.
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Pecan Brownies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
It's hard to eat just one of these nutty pecan brownies—good thing a batch can bake up in a matter of minutes. —Karen Batchelor, Bellevue, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 165 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I’ve become quite skilled at turning leftovers into second-time-around successes like this turkey shepherd’s pie. —Linda Howe, Jackman, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 397 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1192mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
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Pot Roast with Gravy
Total Time
7 hours
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this tangy, slow-cooked beef roast with gravy. We always hope for leftovers that I turn into a tasty sandwich spread.—Deborah Dailey
Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef with 1/3 cup gravy: 306 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
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Rice Meatballs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
“I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them,” notes Mary Kelso of Hannibal, Missouri. “I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious, too.”
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 285 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 251 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Hearty Ragu Bolognese
Total Time
3 hours 50 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried polenta. It’s even good on its own with a slice of hot buttered garlic bread. —Caroline Brody, Forest Hills, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 461 calories, 35g fat (16g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g 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 hearken 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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Mashed Red Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed. This is the only way I make my mashed potatoes. —Valerie Mitchell, Olathe, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Holiday Ham
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was a young girl, ham make appearances at all of our holiday dinners. The old-fashioned flavor reminds folks of Grandma’s kitchen.
—Betty Butler, Union Bridge, Maryland
—Betty Butler, Union Bridge, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces ham: 241 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1000mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
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Chicken and Rice Dinner
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family lines up seconds of this hearty main dish from my mother-in-law, Mary Lou Baumert—a great cook! In this easy tasty recipe, the chicken bakes to a beautiful golden brown.—Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup rice: 604 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 44g protein.
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Bistro Mac & Cheese
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It’s a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget. And because the Gorgonzola is so mild in this dish, even the kiddos will go for it. —Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Best Shepherd’s Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor. —Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 389 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
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Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 352 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Skillet Lasagna
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 478 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
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Grilled Turkey Drumsticks
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try something different this Thanksgiving and learn how to grill turkey drumsticks! These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks are easy to make, free up space in the oven and cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
8 ounces cooked turkey: 455 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 56g 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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Chicken Crouton Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Chicken Crouton Casserole recipe has practically made my mom famous. When she takes it to get-togethers, it’s loved by all who taste it. Whenever she serves it to family, the dish is empty by the end of the meal. —Beth Gramling, Warren, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 515 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1393mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Peanut-Cashew Marshmallow Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pie appeals to kids and adults! The chocolate crust and caramel topping make it all the more special. I like the nice contrast of the creamy mallow filling with the crunchy peanuts. An added bonus is that this pie can be made ahead of time. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 441 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Herbed Pecan Stuffing
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multigrain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 255 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Onion Meat Loaf
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I really enjoy this delicious meat loaf made with onion soup mix. You only need five ingredients to assemble this easy entree before popping it in the slow cooker. —Rhonda Cowden, Quincy, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 276 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
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“Everything” Mashed Potato Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The everything-mashed potato casserole seemed to evolve over a year and it’s a great dish to take to a covered dish event. If I need to keep it warm for a longer time, I sometimes place the mixture into a crockpot and then add the sour cream, bacon, cheese and chives. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 433 calories, 33g fat (22g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Turkey Leg Pot Roast
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Well-seasoned turkey legs and tender veggies make this meal ideal for a crisp fall day. Moist and satisfying, the recipe from Rick and Vegas Pearson of Cadillac, Michigan couldn’t be more comforting!
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 460 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 1416mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 54g protein.
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Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Italian mother remembers her mother making this potato gnocchi recipe for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which will be passed down to me someday. —Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 159 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (3 qt.)
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is well suited to my lower-carb way of eating. It’s definitely soul food, and I love that it’s very simple to prepare. —Paula Diaz, Billings, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 371 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Chicken Royale
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat your dinner guests like kings and queens by serving them this chicken royale recipe. —Nancy Schubert, Lake Forest, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 1018 calories, 64g fat (35g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1820mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 53g protein.
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Glazed Carrots with Green Grapes
Total Time
3 hours 50 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched out and read up on what it was all about. This is one of the recipes I make that is really enjoyed by all at any time of the year. It is so colorful and a delightful side for any meal. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 98 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. —Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 133 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Chicken-Fried Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
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Traditional New England Clam Chowder
Total Time
55 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands the test of time.
—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 138 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Easy and economical, this meal is one your whole family will enjoy. To save even more time, add potatoes or other vegetables to the pan to roast along with the chicken. —Michelle Miller, Bend, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh: 269 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker English Pub Split Pea Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for a bit and then it's "soup's on!" Finish it with more milk if you like your split pea soup a bit thinner. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Ranch Pork Roast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our Test Kitchen created this simple Savory Pork Roast with a mild rub that’s perfect for new cooks. The leftover meat is tender and flavorful enough to be used in countless recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork: 212 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Simmered Smoked Links
Total Time
4 hours 5 min
Servings
about 6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They’re effortless
to prepare, and they make a perfect party nibbler. Serve them on frilled toothpicks to make them extra fancy.
to prepare, and they make a perfect party nibbler. Serve them on frilled toothpicks to make them extra fancy.
Nutrition Facts:
1 sausage: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You don’t need much seasoning to add flavor to this beef tenderloin recipe. The mild blending of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 198 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Challah Bread Pudding
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this challah bread pudding recipe after my mother-in-law told me that she liked bread pudding. I was on a mission to create a version that was so good she’d ask me for the recipe. It worked! This can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert. —Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 498 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Canadian Cheese Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Canadian bacon, but I don’t run across a lot of dishes that call for this pork product. Everyone was thrilled the first time I offered this succulent soup. —Jolene Roudebush, Troy, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 284 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Detroit-Style Pizza
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 slices
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with pepperoni and melted, ooey-gooey cheese, this traditional Detroit-style pizza recipe is just what your pizza night needs. Don’t be surprised when it vanishes in seconds. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 255 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a spin on a classic casserole, try this easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 572 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.
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French Fry Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just a few ingredients and little prep time. It's a win-win for all! —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the henhouse. Mother served fried chicken every Sunday, but sometimes she surprised us with this broccoli-stuffed chicken. No arguments then as to who got what piece of chicken! —Donald Laugherty, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed chicken breast half: 324 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein.
