10 Million-Dollar Recipes

These million-dollar recipes get their pricey reputation from how rich and creamy they taste and not for their price. Perfect to bring along to any occasion, these are a few of our favorite million-dollar recipes that’ll be sure to gather a crowd.

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Million-Dollar Pie

Each bite of this decadent pie will taste like a million bucks. Made with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut and chopped pecans, your guests will be asking for a second slice. Make this million-dollar recipe into a billionaire by adding chopped maraschino cherries (even Luxardo cherries) to the filling.

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Millionaire Candy

This million-dollar recipe makes seven dozen pieces of this rich candy, perfect for handing out to friends and family. Made with pecans, brown sugar, vanilla extract and topped with milk chocolate, you won’t be able to stop at just one piece.
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Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

Everyone will love this one-pan casserole for its flavor, and you’ll love it for its simplicity. Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, transfer to a pan, top it off with some Ritz crackers and voila! You can even switch out the cooked chicken for rotisserie chicken to make this dish in no time.
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Million-Dollar Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs will be like none you’ve ever tasted before. Its secret ingredient (mayo) pairs well with the sweet pickle juice, hot pepper sauce and mustard in this recipe. To top it all off, add crumbled bacon and pickles slices to each prepared egg.

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Million Dollar Cake

This million-dollar cake combines rich cream cheese with tropical mandarin juice and pineapple. It’s a rich dessert that no one will be able to resist at any potluck gathering or party!
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Million-Dollar Bacon

Upgrade your breakfast with this million-dollar recipe of sweet and spicy bacon. The sauce gets its addicting taste from brown sugar, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Baked in the oven until crisp, it then gets a coating of maple syrup and put back into the oven until caramelized.

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Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge

No other fudge will be as rich as this version. With a combination of semisweet chocolate chips, German sweet chocolate, walnuts and marshmallow creme, this fudge will be a favorite around the holidays. It’s a good thing this recipe yields more than five pounds; there’ll be more than plenty to pass around.
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Million-Dollar Pound Cake

This million-dollar recipe gets its richness from the smooth texture of the cake. Add that to the sweet and buttery taste of the cake and it’s worthy of its name. Make it your own by adding a tart citrus extract or chopped-up dried fruit!
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Million-Dollar Spaghetti

This baked pasta has cheese lovers drooling with ingredients like ricotta cheese, cream cheese and a cheddar-Monterey jack cheese blend. It’s all the flavor of a lasagna without the hours of labor. Add this rich and creamy dish to your weeknight dinner rotation and you’ll never know how you survived without it.

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Millionaire Bars

What’s better than shortbread? This million-dollar version has a layer of chocolate ganache, caramel and flaky sea salt on top of the beloved cookie. These bars are well worth the price in exchange for a sweet and savory treat.

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Ivis Estrada
Ivis recently completed her first year as assistant editor at Taste of Home, where she's been writing and updating content about cooking trends, food news and cleaning and organizing. She also works on behind-the-scenes projects that help keep the Taste of Home team ticking along. Still learning how to cook elaborate meals, she's an expert when it comes to finding and trying beginner recipes. After hours, you can find Ivis out looking for the best restaurants in Madison (especially those that serve authentic Mexican food) or taking her dog for scenic walks.