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This French Onion Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole is a simple but filling recipe that makes for good comfort food on a hectic weeknight. It requires just half a dozen ingredients and takes just half an hour to cook. Now, I don’t know about you, but I think a 30-minute meal is the bees knees!

Chicken noodle soup is practically the definition of comfort food – or the definition of comfort itself, for that matter. How many Chicken Soup for the Soul books are there now, 200 or thereabouts? Of course, you don’t want the same thing all the time. This casserole takes the classic yummy flavor of chicken soup and gives it a nice, refreshing twist. The best part is, this recipe works as a great base for any alterations, which you can make easily!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Plain Chicken.

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Quick Tip: Make sure to liberally coat your baking dish with Pam Cooking Spray to avoid sticking.

It’s safe to say that this recipe for Baked Ham & Cheese Party Wraps is meant for sharing. As-is, the recipe makes a dozen delicious wraps, topped with a delicious sweet & savory glaze. And especially considering that it’s party food (or VERY hearty snack food), it’s not exactly the most involved recipe in the world.

Ham and cheese makes for a good combination for a simple lunch or for party food. You may not bother with simple sandwiches again, though, once you see how easy it is to put these packed swirls of deliciousness. You can also very easily change the recipe a bit each time you make these – add some of your favorite fresh herbs, or use a little hot sauce in the glaze for a spicier touch!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kevin & Amanda

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Quick tip: Use your favorite sliced cheese for these!

These sugar cookies with pink buttercream frosting look beautiful and taste as great as they look. This family-friendly recipe is very simple to put together (and once you have the dough made and chilled a bit, rather quick to bake, too).

If you want a yummy baked dessert treat that is easy enough for the little ones to “help” you make, this is perfect for that. Of course, if they are anything like how I was as a child, you may have to make a bit of extra batter to allow for generous licking of spoons and bowls (or make the cookies just a bit smaller), but hey, no harm in that, right?

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These Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells make for a rather filling and well balanced meal, and you can make them well under an hour and on a budget–for roughly $9.25 for six servings. That makes it perfect for those rather strained and hectic weeknights.

I enjoy my chicken and pasta dishes, but I am an especially big fan of both when I am on a bit of a tight budget or pressed for time. They combine nicely with cheese and a good helping of veggies in this simple but hearty casserole. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Po’ Man Meals

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Bundt cakes are a good option when you need something that’s light and quick to make. This Pumpkin Bundt Cake can be prepped and baked in well under an hour, and it comes with a simple but delicious cinnamon glaze.

Yes, I have dived full-on into fall baking season and haven’t looked back. This pumpkin bundt cake was incredibly easy and quick to put together but didn’t scrimp on the flavor. Oh, and it’s surprisingly light, too, both in terms of texture and calories. Would you believe that one slice (about the standard one seen in the photo, not any super-thin tease of a slice) is only about 180 calories? For a cake, that’s mighty good!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Pinch of Yum

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Bring a creative, savory pasta dish to your dinner table in only 35 minutes with this Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe. Bacon just makes everything taste better, and sharp cheddar and a panko bread crumb topping bring everything together rather nicely.

No, there’s nothing ordinary about this mac & cheese recipe. Not that there is anything wrong with ordinary or basic mac & cheese; the homemade version is truly delicious. But particularly when I am looking for something quick to make for a full dinner, I enjoy combining a few basic things to make a filling and satisfying main dish. This recipe does just that. Call it macaroni and cheese that has been upgraded from side dish to delicious and savory main course.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cooking With Curls

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The Easiest Mexican Dinner You’ll Ever Make

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole brings all of the flavor without all of the hassle. With just four ingredients and a few basic steps, you can have a Mexican-style meal for six on your table in just over an hour.

I do enjoy my Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, but preparing each individual serving yourself (or even, in the case of basic tacos, setting things up for people to serve themselves) can be more than a bit of a hassle. The easiest solution for this is to combine everything into a casserole, as this chicken enchilada casserole recipe does. It’s simply good Mexican flavor without much hassle or effort at all!

This is also the perfect dish to serve for a large crowd. You can easily double the ingredients and make this in two casserole dishes – that’s plenty for everyone at your next get-together! Or maybe you’d just like to have enough leftovers to heat up for lunch the next day..?

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jo Cooks.

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Quick Tip: Serve this meal with Spanish rice and refried beans.