Best Apple A Day Casserole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CHEESY APPLE CASSEROLE



Cheesy Apple Casserole image

This Cheesy Apple Casserole is so versatile. It's great for breakfast or as a side dish.

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups chopped apples ((I used red delicious but you could use about any kind in this recipe. Peel and core the apples, then chop))
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 stick butter or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup (melted)
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice.
  • Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and spread the apples in the bottom of the dish.
  • Mix the melted butter, sugar, salt, flour, milk, vanilla extract and one cup of the cheese together with a spoon. Pour and spread over the apples. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes adding the other cup of shredded cheese on top during the last 15 minutes.

SPICY SAUSAGE & APPLE OVERNIGHT CASSEROLE



Spicy Sausage & Apple Overnight Casserole image

For many years I've hosted Mother's Day brunch. One year I didn't make this delightfully spicy casserole and thought the family would toss me from my own house! -Dawn Vance, Geneva, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
12 cups cubed Italian bread
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
9 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Add apples to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes., In a bowl, combine sausage, apples, bread and cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and mustard; pour over bread mixture. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as needed or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

EASY APPLE CASSEROLE



Easy Apple Casserole image

Make and share this Easy Apple Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 peeled sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup white sugar (or more if desired, OR half of EACH white sugar with brown sugar)
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cold, and cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 2-qt casserole.
  • Place sliced apples in prepared casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix lemon juice and water; pour over the apples.
  • In another small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; pour over the apples and the lemon/water mixture.
  • Dot with chopped butter on the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes; stirring occasionally.

CRANBERRY APPLE CASSEROLE



Cranberry Apple Casserole image

This dish can easily be prepared in advance and chilled in the refrigerator until ready to bake and serve. I came across a recipe from Cooking Light which I adjusted to include more common ingredients that I had in my pantry. It's a great dish for using up all those leftover dinner rolls and cranberry sauce (or cranberry relish) from your holiday dinner. The great thing about this dish is that it's rather verastile. It's not so sweet, so it can be served as a dinner side dish. Or, it can easily be served as a tart dessert because it is similiar in appearance and taste as a fruit cobbler. NOTE: For Step #6...The longer the dish sits, the thicker the dish will turn out after baking. Setting it aside for the minimum of 20 minutes will result in a cobbler-like consistency. But if you prepare this dish in advance (several hours to a day before baking) and letting it chill in the refrigerator will result in a quiche-like consistency.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
3 medium apples, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup brown sugar
6 crescent rolls (or any day-old leftover dinner rolls)
2 cups whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/4 cups apple juice or 1 1/4 cups apple cider
1 1/4 cups milk (I use 1%)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. LIghtly coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the diced apples, cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the apples are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Slice crescent rolls in half lengthwise. Arrange crescent roll halves in the bottom of the baking dish, with the cut side up (crust side down).
  • Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the tops of the dinner rolls.
  • Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cranberry layer.
  • Add the apple cider, milk, lemon peel, nutmeg, and beaten eggs to a bowl, and blend well with a whisk. Pour the milky mixture over the top of the cranberry and apple layers. Sprinkle the nuts over the top. Let stand for at least 20 minutes, or cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for several hours), to allow the milky mixture to soak into the rolls. JUST A QUICK NOTE ABOUT THIS STEP -- The longer the dish sits, the thicker the dish will be after baking. Setting it aside for at least 20 minutes will result in a cobbler-like consistency. But if you prepare this dish in advance (several hours to even a day ahead of time) and letting it chill in the refrigerator (covered) will result in a thicker, quiche-like consistency.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven, and let the dish stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • This can be served immediately as a side dish (while still hot), or the dish can be allowed to cool completely and served as a tart dessert topped with ice cream or whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 139.4, Sodium 350.1, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 30.7, Protein 9.3

SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE



Squash and Apple Casserole image

This family favorite makes a wonderful addition to your festive table. Sweet and hearty. Wonderful with turkey or ham. Cranberries are optional and can be sprinkled on top for a Christmas version.

Provided by Cheryl H.

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds buttercup squash, halved and seeded
2 baking apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices, or more to taste
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch casserole dish.
  • Place squash on a flat work surface. Trim off the hard outer rind with a knife. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange apples on top.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the apples. Sprinkle cranberries on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 453.8 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Best Tomato Pudding_image Best Tomato Pudding

Mexican Corn Relish_image Mexican Corn Relish

Fishwiches and Yogurt Tartar Sauce_image Fishwiches and Yogurt Tartar Sauce

Lemon-Currant Cream Scones_image Lemon Currant Cream Scones

Pecan Pie Brownies_image Pecan Pie Brownies

Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean "Pecan Butter"

French Canadian Dip_image French Canadian Dip

Shaved Parsnip Salad_image Shaved Parsnip Salad

Down-Home Goulash_image Down Home Goulash

Double-Decker Potato Tacos Recipe by Tasty_image Double Decker Potato Tacos Recipe by Tasty

Cheesecake Supreme Recipe - (4.1/5)_image Cheesecake Supreme Recipe (4.1/5)

Cucumber in Vinegar (Pickled Cucumbers)_image Cucumber in Vinegar (Pickled Cucumbers)

Lou's BBQ Sauce (Sweet and Smoky)_image Lou's BBQ Sauce (Sweet and Smoky)

Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan Cheese_image Roasted Cauliflower With Parmesan Cheese

Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote_image Sweet and Spicy Fig Compote

Prune and Sausage Stuffing_image Prune and Sausage Stuffing

Chuck Roast in Foil Recipe - (4.2/5)_image Chuck Roast in Foil Recipe (4.2/5)

Hashbrown Casserole_image Hashbrown Casserole

Hello Dolly Bars_image Hello Dolly Bars

Classic Rum Bundt Cake: Cooks Country Recipe_image Classic Rum Bundt Cake: Cooks Country Recipe

Apple a day casserole recipes are a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate apples into your diet. The phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" holds true as apples are packed with vitamins and minerals that help maintain a healthy body. Casseroles are a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and apple casserole recipes are a tasty way to enjoy the fruit.

Nutritional Benefits of Apples

Apples are a low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Fiber helps promote digestive health and can help lower cholesterol levels. Vitamin C is important for boosting the immune system and protecting the body from harmful free radicals. Antioxidants are compounds that help prevent damage to cells, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Variations of Apple Casseroles

There are numerous variations of apple casserole recipes, ranging from savory to sweet. Some common variations include:

Savory Apple Casseroles
  • Chicken and apple casserole
  • Pork and apple casserole
  • Sausage and apple casserole
  • Butternut squash and apple casserole
  • Green bean and apple casserole
Sweet Apple Casseroles
  • Apple cinnamon casserole
  • Apple pumpkin casserole
  • Apple crumble casserole
  • Apple French toast casserole
  • Apple pie casserole

Ingredients in Apple Casseroles

The ingredients in apple casserole recipes vary depending on the recipe. Some of the common ingredients in apple casserole recipes include:

  • Apples
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Butter
  • Bread crumbs
  • Cheese
  • Potatoes
  • Chicken or pork
  • Green beans

How to Make Apple Casseroles

The preparation method for apple casserole recipes varies depending on the recipe. However, here are some general steps that can guide you in making an apple casserole:

  1. Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature in the recipe.
  2. Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them.
  3. Mix the apples with the other ingredients according to the recipe.
  4. Place the mixture in a casserole dish.
  5. Cover the dish with foil or a lid if required.
  6. Bake for the recommended time in the recipe.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Apple a day casserole recipes are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the health benefits of apples. Whether you prefer savory or sweet, there is an apple casserole recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. Experiment with different ingredients and spices to create your personal favorite apple casserole recipes.

Tips for Making Delicious Apple a Day Casserole Recipes

Casserole recipes are a fantastic way to make a delicious meal that can serve many people with minimal prep time. One type of casserole that has grown in popularity in recent years is the apple a day casserole. These recipes typically feature a filling mixture of apples, spices, and sometimes other fruits or nuts, baked in a dish with a topping of some kind. If you're new to making apple a day casseroles, or just looking to improve your technique, there are a few valuable tips you should keep in mind. Here are some suggestions to help you make the most delicious apple a day casseroles possible!
Choose the Right Apples
One of the most important factors in making a delicious apple a day casserole is choosing the right apples. Not all apples are created equal when it comes to baking - some are better suited for pies, while others are great for snacking. For apple casseroles, you want to choose apples that will hold up well to baking and won't turn mushy. Some great apple varieties for baking include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Rome, and Jonathan apples. These apples have a firm texture and hold their shape well when baked. Avoid using apples that are too soft or mealy, like Red Delicious, as they will break down and turn to mush when cooked.
Don't Overdo the Sugar
Apple a day casseroles are often made with a generous amount of sugar to balance out the tartness of the apples. However, it's important not to overdo it with the sugar, as too much can overpower the flavor of the fruit and make the casserole too sweet. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/3 cup of sugar for every four cups of sliced apples. You can adjust the amount of sugar up or down depending on the sweetness of the apples you're using and your personal taste preferences. If you prefer a less sweet casserole, you can also try reducing the sugar and adding some other sweeteners, like maple syrup or honey.
Add Some Spice
In addition to sugar, another essential ingredient in apple a day casseroles is spice. A combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other flavors like ginger, cardamom, or cloves. Adding a pinch of salt can also help bring out the flavors of the apples and spices. When adding spices, start with a small amount and taste the mixture as you go. It's easy to overdo it with spices, especially if you're using strong flavors like cloves or ginger. A little goes a long way, and you can always add more if needed.
Consider Mixing in Other Fruits or Nuts
While apples are the star of the show in apple a day casseroles, there's no reason you can't mix in some other fruits or nuts to add variety and texture. Pears, cranberries, raisins, or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts are all great additions to apple casseroles. If you're adding other fruits, try to choose ones that will complement the flavor of the apples and won't turn to mush when baked. Cranberries, for example, add a tartness that pairs well with the sweetness of apples, while pears and raisins add a milder sweetness and a softer texture.
Choose the Right Topping
The topping for apple a day casseroles can vary widely, depending on the recipe and personal preference. Common choices include streusel toppings made with butter, sugar, and flour, or a crust made with pastry dough or biscuit mix. When choosing a topping, consider the overall flavor and texture of the casserole. If you've used a lot of sugar and spices in the filling, you might want to go with a simpler topping that won't overpower those flavors. A streusel topping with oats and nuts can add some extra crunch and texture, while a pie crust topping will be more buttery and flaky.
Bake the Casserole Just Right
Finally, the key to a delicious apple a day casserole is getting the baking time and temperature just right. Overbaking can cause the filling to become dry and overcooked, while underbaking can leave it too soupy and undercooked. Before baking your casserole, make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature listed in the recipe. You should also use a dish that is the right size for the recipe, as the filling needs space to cook evenly. Check the casserole periodically as it bakes, and use a toothpick or small knife to test the apples for doneness. They should be soft but still hold their shape and not be too mushy. If the topping is browning too quickly, you can cover the casserole with foil to prevent burning. With these tips in mind, you'll be well on your way to making delicious and flavorful apple a day casseroles that will be a hit with everyone at the dinner table!

Related Topics

Best Croatian Sour Cherry Pie Recipes