This old-school pantry staple is more versatile than you'd think. Use every last drop in our delicious recipes for breakfast, dinner and dessert.
62 Evaporated Milk Recipes That’ll Make You Want to Keep a Can In Your Pantry
Updated on Sep. 23, 2024
Glazed Lemon Chiffon Cake
This fluffy cake is a real treat drizzled with the sweet-tart lemon glaze. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a slice of pumpkin pie. And you can relish every luscious bite of this version since the tender crust is made with canola oil and a mere hint of butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 249 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
Don’t swap evaporated milk with condensed milk—they’re not interchangeable. Here’s what makes them different.
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Chicken and Asparagus Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Greet guests with a taste of springtime with this chicken and asparagus casserole on the menu. It bakes in just half an hour. People savor the rich cheesy sauce, and it freezes well too. —Ramona Ruskell, Columbia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 335 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Holiday Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
7-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Eggnog flavor is infused into the cookie and the glaze with this yummy recipe, perfect for the Christmas season.—Bonnie Massimino, Brookeville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 77 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Beef Enchiladas Verdes
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These beef enchiladas verdes are easy to make ahead and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. After quickly cooking the tortillas in hot oil, I layer them between paper napkins to soak up excess oil. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 676 calories, 41g fat (19g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1406mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein.
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting. It won a blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair and it's definitely a winner with me. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 599 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (74g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cocktail Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts—sweet potato pie and cheesecake. I think the dessert tastes best if made 24 to 48 hours prior to serving. —Melanie Bauder, Manlius, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 489 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g 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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Gob Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gob cake recipe has been passed down in our family for generations. We always eat it at our gatherings. —Kristina Hershey, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 360 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Stroganoff Soup
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I share a love for all kinds of soup and came up with this delicious recipe together. It really does taste like beef Stroganoff. With a crusty roll, it's a satisfying meal in itself. —Karen Shiveley, Springfield, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 314 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
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Fudge
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Pumpkin Spice Custard
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 280 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Caramel Cups
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These buttery, smooth caramel tassies make a nice addition to a dessert tray. These are ones that my family looks forward to every year. —Jane Bricker, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 tassie: 112 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Clam Chowder
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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Old-Fashioned Oat Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When this old-fashioned oat bread is baking, it reminds me of childhood and the warm, inviting aromas that greeted me after school. The light sweet flavor, crispy crust and hearty texture of this bread made for a special treat when Mom baked it for us. —Gloria Murtha, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 123 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've had this Mexican chicken bake recipe for 30 years. Since my kids, grandkids and guests of all ages request it often and it takes only about 30 minutes to make, I have it at least once every other month! —Linda Humphreys, Buchanan, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 401 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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No-Bake Peanut Brownies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can enlist the kids to help make these chocolaty peanut butter brownies. I like
the fact that I can enjoy them but keep my kitchen cool, especially in summer. —Connie Ward, Mount Pleasant, IA
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 169 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Best Banana Ice Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
My son-in-law says this is the best banana ice cream he’s ever had. It’s always requested at family gatherings. —Donna Robbins, Skiatook, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 308 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Best Seafood Chowder
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 servings (8 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is an avid fisherman. When a family get-together was planned and we had to bring something, we created this recipe using fish from our freezer. The chowder got rave reviews from the relatives! —Heather Saunders, Belchertown, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 193 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Sweet Potato Souffle with Pecans
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother makes this sweet potato souffle recipe every Thanksgiving. It's just so full of love and memories that it needs to be shared. —Natalie Gray, Moreland, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 406 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty broccoli rice casserole is my usual choice to make for a potluck. With the green of the broccoli and the rich cheese sauce, it's pretty to serve, and it makes a tasty side dish for almost any kind of meat. —Margaret Mayes, La Mesa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 241 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Cake Mix Brownies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
40 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me a recipe for chocolate caramel brownies, and I had a recipe for yellow cake mix bars. I wondered what they would taste like together, so I tried it. I've been making them ever since! —Staci Mergenthal, Verdi, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 272 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Flan de Queso
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. —Pat Forete, Miami, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Creamy Rice
Total Time
2 hours 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This wonderful side dish goes well with any meat stew. I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand along with the chopped parsley to add even more flavor. —Laura Crane, Leetonia, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 290 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 624mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Chocolate Caramel Candy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a recipe contest at our harvest festival, it won five ribbons, including grand prize and the judges' special award. —Jane Meek, Pahrump, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 86 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Comforting Tuna Patties
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I'm not the biggest fan of tuna, but it's perfect in this dish. These patties are even good cold the next day, if there are any leftovers. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 tuna patty: 255 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Beignets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet French doughnuts, inspired by the ones found in Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, are square instead of round and have no hole in the middle. They're a traditional part of breakfast in New Orleans. —Beth Dawson, Jackson, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 beignet: 108 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Ribbon Fantasy Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
49 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this recipe especially for my husband, who likes anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 99 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp bacon toppers make this soup taste as if it’s burger time. —Geoff Bales, Hemet, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 557 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 1160mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein.
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Swedish Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein.
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Waffles
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 waffles (6-1/2 inches) and 1-2/3 cups syrup
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago. The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice change from maple syrup, and it keeps quite well in the fridge. Our two children also like it on toast. —Amy Gilles, Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 waffle with 2-1/2 tablespoons syrup: 424 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Chocolate Cream Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our teenage son, John, has done lots of 4-H baking. This old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe with a flaky crust was his favorite thing to make. —Mary Anderson, De Valls Bluff, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 488 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cheesy Chile Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.
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Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got bored with the same old breakfast casseroles served at our monthly moms' meeting, so I decided to create something new. Judging by the reactions of the other moms, this one's a keeper. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 233 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with a cheddar cheese soup a while ago and decided to give it a boost with a variety of root vegetables. Crushed pita chips and fresh parsley make fun garnishes. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 320 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1307mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Butterscotch Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 64 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Potato Leek Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. —Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 193 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Irish Cream
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3-1/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Add some creamy goodness to your cup of joe with a splash or two of this homemade Irish cream. —Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 165 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Saucy Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For old-fashioned flavor, try these scalloped potatoes. They cook up tender, creamy and comforting and chopped ham adds a hearty touch. —Elaine Kane, Keizer, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 555 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 831mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein.
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Cranberry Orange Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 pancakes (1-1/4 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
As special as the holidays, these fluffy pancakes are drop-dead gorgeous, ready in just minutes and brimming with sweet, tart and tangy flavor. Seconds, anyone? —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes with about 1/3 cup syrup: 574 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Farmer’s Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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No-Fuss Potato Soup
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread from our bread machine. —Dotty Egge, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Raspberry Ribbons
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen are addicted to them! —Patsy Wolfenden, Golden, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 67 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Ravioli with Snap Peas & Mushrooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with the toasty texture and flavor of hazelnuts, this pasta makes an easy, earthy weeknight dinner. I serve it with an herb and lettuce salad and white wine. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 347 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone I've shared this recipe with says it's the tastiest way to serve sweet potatoes. I like to make it for special dinners and even for brunch as a colorful go-with dish. The mingled sweet, tart and salty flavors are an unusual treat. —Sue Mallory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 484 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Shrimp Chowder
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than four hours, it can be prepared in the afternoon and served to dinner guests that night. —Will Zunio, Gretna, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 202 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
Short a can? You can always use a substitute for evaporated milk.
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Butter Pecan Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the ever-popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. —Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 814 calories, 42g fat (19g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 107g carbohydrate (86g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Hawaiian Meatballs
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about one easy dish that creates an amazing sweet and sour sauce! You can serve over rice for more of a dinner-like option, but I also like to offer them as an appetizer simply served with toothpicks. —Julie Schiefer, Nappanee, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 520 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Butternut Squash Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If I ask our two girls (ages 7 and 14) what to fix for a special meal, this dish is always requested. I discovered this slightly sweet and crunchy-topped casserole at a church dinner about 10 years ago, and now I take it to potluck dinners and come home with an empty dish!
-Julie Jahn, Decatur, Indiana
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a second helping. —Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 502 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Cherry & Spice Rice Pudding
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I live in Traverse City, the "cherry capital of the world." What better way to celebrate our wonderful orchards than by using plump, tart dried cherries in my favorite desserts? This slow-cooked rice pudding recipe always turns out wonderful. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 193 calories, 5g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Italian Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Flavor-packed sausage and sun-dried tomatoes are sure to liven up any simple pasta dish. I have a feeling that once you've tried it, it'll become a family favorite!—Dawn Singleton, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 617 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
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Potato Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This homemade potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! —Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 231 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Three-Chocolate Fudge
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made more candy than my husband, three sons and I could eat, so we shared it. It's a tasty tradition I'm glad to continue. —Betty Grantham, Hanceville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cream of Wild Rice Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender cubes of chicken, fresh vegetables and wild rice make this soup hearty enough for a meal. You can't beat the down-home comfort of a warm bowlful. I like to serve it with whole wheat rolls. —J. Beatrice Hintz, Neenah, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 176 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Recipes that don't tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 302 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Coconut Clouds
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut topping make them a hit at holiday cookie swaps. —Donna Scofield, Yakima, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 110 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Pumpkin Pie Smoothies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My pie-flavored smoothie is loaded with fruit. The spices make it all come together. —Karen Sikora, Dayton, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 256 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake it and watch everyone devour it. —Emily Hobbs, Ozark, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/4 cup whipped cream: 659 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate-Caramel Rum Coffee
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This decadent drink can stand alone as a final course or as a complement to dessert. Our family loves it for sipping in front of the fireplace. —Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee with 1/4 cup coffee whipped cream: 437 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
