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25 Top Newsletter Recipes of 2024
Updated on Nov. 18, 2024
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Ramen Noodle Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I just shake them all together when it’s time to eat. —LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 189 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
2/25
Pineapple Pork Chops
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We try to eat a variety of foods, and although we like pork, it really has very little flavor. One night I was fixing some beautiful boneless pork loin chops and decided to add a fruity sauce. The chops ended up being moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. This dinner, perfect served over rice, takes less than 30 minutes. It is wonderful for weeknight meals but nice enough for company too. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 2 tablespoons sauce: 407 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
3/25
Pistachio Pudding Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who’s ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind pistachio pudding cake can’t believe it uses a mix. The dessert is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, and you won’t need the luck of the Irish to whip it up! —Suzanne Winkhart, Bolivar, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 354 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Magic Cake
Magic cake, or gateau magique, is a delicate French dessert that is sure to impress. The cake is baked in a single pan, yet the batter produces three different layers while baking. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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5/25
Million-Dollar Deviled Eggs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Taste the zing of mustard coupled with sweet pickle in every bite of these delicious deviled eggs. Garnish with bacon and pickle for a special touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed egg half: 60 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
6/25
Scalloped Potatoes and Pork Chops
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I truly enjoy trying new recipes and baking hearty casseroles like this one for my family. This dish is easy to prepare, and baking the chops with the potatoes gives the whole meal a great flavor. —Susan Chavez, Vancouver, Washington
7/25
Pig Pickin’ Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years and now it’s almost guilt-free. —Pam Sjolund, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 218 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
8/25
Chicken Pasta Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can put it together and relax while it bakes. —Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein.
9/25
German Chocolate Dump Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that it doesn’t need frosting. —Donna Holdbrooks, Waco, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 479 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
10/25
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes only a few minutes to enhance a simple sirloin steak. This recipe uses not one but two forms of garlic to really make those flavors shine. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 281 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
11/25
Eight-Layer Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister shared this original recipe with me, but I adapted it for my family’s taste. I like that it’s a nutritious meal in one dish. When my boys were young, it was a tasty way to sneak veggies into their diet. This is also a perfect dish for potlucks. —Jo Prusha, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 465 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
12/25
Cowboy Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies are very popular here in Wyoming. Mix up a batch for your crew and see why. —Patsy Steenbock, Shoshoni, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 105 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
13/25
Tasty Taco Chopped Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends and I love Mexican food, but we try to eat healthy. My mom taught me how to make this tasty taco salad for my friends. —Matthew Smith, Knippa, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1193mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
14/25
Bacon Roll-Ups
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 roll-ups
From the Recipe Creator:
This family recipe dates back to the 1930s, when my grandmother started making these hearty breakfast rolls. —Janet Abate, North Brunswick, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up: 164 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
15/25
Potato Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
16/25
Sloppy Ottos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My version of sloppy joes comes from an old family recipe. Make these sandwiches even more German by stacking everything on a pretzel bun. —Jason Koren, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 494 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1042mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
17/25
Spaghetti Pie Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family adores this spaghetti casserole. It’s old-timey comfort food. This is how to make baked spaghetti with cream cheese. —Patricia Lavell, Islamorada, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 396 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
18/25
Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone at the table will love this family-friendly dish. It’s so easy to mix together and get on the dinner table on busy weeknights. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 363 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
19/25
Lazy Lasagna
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On hectic nights, no one has the time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to cut down on prep, but keeps all the cheesy, saucy goodness that makes lasagna an all-time favorite. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 332 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
20/25
Cheesy Chicken Taco Dip
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re huge college football fans (go Irish!), and my chicken taco dip hasn’t missed a season opener in many years. A slow cooker keeps the dip warm for the whole game—if it lasts that long! —Deanna Garretson, Yucaipa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 82 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
21/25
Johnny Marzetti Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from a friend, who got it from her aunt, who got it from…who knows? Whatever the original source, it’s a tasty favorite that’s a cinch to make.—Margaret Adams, North Vernon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 473 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1256mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.
22/25
Kielbasa Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 casseroles (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I first made this dish, my 2-year-old liked it so much that he wanted it for every meal! You can use almost any pasta that will hold the sauce. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 428 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1193mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
23/25
Easy Salisbury Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup create the speedy simmered sauce that covers these ground beef patties. The family-pleasing entree is perfect for a busy weeknight. —Elouise Bonar of Hanover, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 212 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
24/25
Sour Cream Apple Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wish I could give credit where it’s due, but I don’t remember where this recipe originated. It seems as soon as this coffee cake is out of the oven, my family has it eaten!
25/25
Dutch Oven Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Catherine Ward, Mequon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
