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These recipes are some of the most popular with readers right now. They are a mix of familiar favorites and meals that fit into everyday cooking, whether for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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Instant Pot Taco Pasta
This Instant Pot taco pasta is a hearty one-pot meal made with rotini pasta, ground beef, sweet red peppers, corn, and cheddar cheese. It cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is an easy dinner for busy nights.
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Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili
The sweet and savory flavors in this Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili is the reason this chili recipe is iconic - it's delicious!Cincinnati Chili, also known as Empress Chili or Skyline Chili gets piled up on top of spaghetti noodles and served with loads of cheese and red kidney beans. This copycat Skyline Chili is incredibly easy to make at home in your Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup
Instant Pot Cheeseburger soup is a cheesy and hearty soup that is the perfect one-pot meal, combining your favorite cheeseburger flavors into a delicious and comforting soup that can be made quickly and easily all in your pressure cooker.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
A warm baked jalapeño popper dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and fresh jalapeños, finished with a buttery panko topping. Best served hot.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
This isn't your average French toast-it's next level. Thick slices of bread are stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling, dipped in a rich egg mixture with cinnamon and nutmeg, then pan-fried to golden perfection.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Layered with deli ham, Swiss cheese, and brushed with a savory butter glaze, they bake into delicious hot ham sandwiches. Whether it's game day, a weeknight dinner, or a holiday party, this is a great recipe that is ready to eat in 30 minutes.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
These chicken fajita quesadillas have all of the flavors you would expect in traditional chicken fajitas. Stuffed inside crispy tortillas is seasoned chicken, crisp peppers, onions, and melted cheese. The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight and is easily served with a variety of toppings and dips.
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BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a family favorite summer dish that is not only great at potlucks but also in lunches! Crispy bacon, fresh juicy tomatoes, and romaine lettuce are tossed in Cavatappi pasta with a delicious and flavorful homemade salad dressing. It tastes just like a classic BLT sandwich, pasta-style!
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Popular Weeknight Dinners That Are Trending Right Now
These dinners are dependable meals that readers often turn to when they need something satisfying but not complicated. They work well for busy nights and regular weekly meal planning.
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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is your go-to for a cozy, comforting meal without the fuss-just toss in your meat, pasta, sauce, and cheese, and let the magic happen in one pot. It's like getting a warm hug from your favorite Italian dish, but way quicker and with minimal cleanup!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Flavorful slow cooker chicken chili made with tender chicken, a delicious blend of spices, beans, and salsa verde. This crockpot chicken chili has a smooth, velvety cream-based broth.
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Root Beer Pulled Pork
Enjoy easy and flavorful Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork, deliciously seasoned and ready to serve as pork sliders at your next family gathering or outdoor event. Ideal for summer celebrations or simple weeknight meals.
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White Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas made with a creamy white sauce, green chilies, and shredded chicken. Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese smother flour tortillas to create a cheesy and delicious dish.
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Ravioli Casserole
Ravioli casserole is a delectable dish that combines cheese-filled pasta with rich, savory tomato flavors. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this baked ravioli casserole offers a satisfying and comforting meal.
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Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet. Made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and lemon basil sauce, it's a healthy and flavorful choice for dinner.
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Shepherd's Pie with Tator Tots
Shepherd's Pie with Tater Tots is the ultimate comfort food, combining a rich, hearty meat and vegetable filling with crispy, a layer of crispy tater tots and melty cheese.
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Overnight French Toast Casserole
This Overnight French toast casserole is made with sliced brioche bread, and maple syrup, and has a cream cheese filling. Topping this flavorful French toast is fresh fruit including blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
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Classic Favorites Everyone Loves
Some recipes never seem to go out of style. These familiar, comforting dishes have continued to be popular with readers over time because they are easy to make and satisfying to serve.
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Cappuccino Muffins
Cappuccino muffins, infused with chocolate chips and espresso powder, offer a delightful morning pick-me-up or a convenient snack to energize you while you're out and about.
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Banana Caramel Muffins
Enjoy these easy-to-make caramel banana muffins, full of banana flavor with a sweet caramel topping. This delicious breakfast item is a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas!
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Pistachio Muffins
Treat yourself to Pistachio Muffins made with real pistachios & instant pudding mix. A crunchy muffin top of sugar, butter & chopped pistachios - a delight for nut lovers!
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, and gatherings.
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Easy Hot Taco Dip
This delicious Hot Taco Dip serves as a perfect appetizer, combining the creamy texture of refried beans with the zest of salsa and the bold flavors of taco seasoning.It's further enhanced by a generous helping of melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar
Chocolate Chip Cookies without brown sugar are crisp and light, with a hint of vanilla complementing the rich chocolate chips.
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M&M Pretzels
M&M Pretzel Bites fuse the salty crunch of pretzels with smooth chocolate, creating an irresistible sweet-salty snack. This simple, three-ingredient treat turns pretzels into a chocolatey delight with Hershey's Hugs and a colorful M&M finish.
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Creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet
Enjoy a creamy Ricotta Cheese Spinach Ravioli Skillet that's super easy to make. With four cheese ravioli and fresh spinach, this one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, simple, and delicious!
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Quick and Easy Wins
When time is short, these recipes make things easier. They come together quickly and are often the ones readers turn to when plans change at the last minute.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy and spicy appetizer featuring shredded chicken, a tangy hot sauce, mixed with cream cheese, and often combined with shredded cheese and ranch dressing.
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Skyline Chili Dip
Skyline Chili Dip is made in Cincinnati style. Only three ingredients are used, and it can be made with either homemade Cincinnati-style chili or the canned Skyline chili variety.
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Homemade Orange Julius
The iconic Homemade Orange Julius is a breeze to whip up with just a handful of easily accessible ingredients, such as milk, sugar, and frozen orange juice concentrate.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
These chicken fajita quesadillas have all of the flavors you would expect in traditional chicken fajitas. Stuffed inside crispy tortillas is seasoned chicken, crisp peppers, onions, and melted cheese. The perfect dinner for a busy weeknight and is easily served with a variety of toppings and dips.
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
A warm baked jalapeño popper dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and fresh jalapeños, finished with a buttery panko topping. Best served hot.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
Layered with deli ham, Swiss cheese, and brushed with a savory butter glaze, they bake into delicious hot ham sandwiches. Whether it's game day, a weeknight dinner, or a holiday party, this is a great recipe that is ready to eat in 30 minutes.
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BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a family favorite summer dish that is not only great at potlucks but also in lunches! Crispy bacon, fresh juicy tomatoes, and romaine lettuce are tossed in Cavatappi pasta with a delicious and flavorful homemade salad dressing. It tastes just like a classic BLT sandwich, pasta-style!
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Instant Pot Taco Pasta
This Instant Pot taco pasta is a hearty one-pot meal made with rotini pasta, ground beef, sweet red peppers, corn, and cheddar cheese. It cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is an easy dinner for busy nights.
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Seasonal Picks
These recipes tend to shine at certain times of the year. They reflect what people naturally crave as the seasons change.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew
This hearty and comforting Instant Pot Beef Stew is made with baby red potatoes, carrots, and onions. It's the perfect dish for a cooler days during autumn and winter. This warm and hearty one-pot meal is full of tender meat, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and celery.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Flavorful slow cooker chicken chili made with tender chicken, a delicious blend of spices, beans, and salsa verde. This crockpot chicken chili has a smooth, velvety cream-based broth.
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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Fall is perfect for baking, and nothing says fall like pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls. These rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a gooey pumpkin spice mixture, made with real pumpkin puree for a rich flavor and moist texture.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe
Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies made with simple ingredients. These soft cutout cookies keep clean edges and are perfect for decorating with royal icing.
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Roasted Asparagus
Looking for a simple side that's packed with flavor and takes just minutes to make? This Roasted Asparagus recipe is a must try!
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Start Here If You Are New
If this is your first time here, these collections are a good way to explore recipes that fit what you are looking for right now.
Each section is filled with recipes readers cook and save regularly.
Many of these dishes fall into what is commonly considered comfort food, which is often associated with familiar, hearty meals that people return to regularly.
How are recipes chosen for this page?
Recipes are included based on what readers are cooking, saving, and coming back to most often. This page is updated regularly as new favorites emerge and seasons change.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated throughout the year to reflect current trends, seasonal favorites, and new recipes as they are added to the site.
Can I find recipes here for different occasions?
Yes. You'll find a mix of weeknight dinners, party-friendly dishes, and comforting favorites that work for everyday meals and casual gatherings.
If you are not sure what to cook next, you can always check back here. This page grows over time, but it always reflects the recipes readers are enjoying most right now.
Dana is the lead recipe developer and photographer for PopularRecipes.com. With her 10+ years of experience creating, testing, and photographing recipes, she has become an artist in developing wholesome, family-friendly meals that are a hit with both kids and parents.
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