Top 10 Tried-and-True Recipes

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Hi Reader,

When a recipe racks up over 100 reviews and still averages 4.5 stars or higher, you know it’s a keeper! πŸ…

Today I’m sharing 10 of my most-loved, top-rated recipesβ€”the ones readers come back to again and again. From cozy casseroles to dreamy desserts, these dishes have earned their gold stars the delicious way.

Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing side, a no-fail crockpot dinner, or a sweet treat that never disappoints, this list has you covered.

​Cookie Dough Dip​

This easy chocolate chip cookie dough dip tastes just like the real thing--the only difference is that it is flour- and egg-free making it safe to eat!

Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.65 from 308 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Cream Cheese, Unsalted Butter, Confectioners' Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Milk Chocolate Chips

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​Tater Tot Casserole​

Crispy, cheese-covered, tater tots combine with ground beef in a creamy sauce in this easy tater tot casserole recipe.

Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.82 from 100 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Ground Beef, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Frozen Tater Tots, Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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​Cream Cheese Rotel Dip​

An easy, cheesy dip recipe made with only 3 simple ingredients: sausage, Rotel, and cream cheese! You will love this easy party dip!

Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.63 from 126 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Ground Pork Sausage, Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, Cream Cheese

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​Easy Monkey Bread​

The best easy monkey bread recipe! Tender biscuit dough is tossed in cinnamon sugar, drenched in a buttery brown sugar sauce, and baked to golden brown perfection.

Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 12
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.66 from 124 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Biscuit dough, Granulated sugar, Cinnamon, Light brown sugar, Butter

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​Crockpot Chili​

This easy crockpot chili recipe is loaded with beans, ground beef, and seasonings. It really is the best slow cooker chili recipe ever!

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes Servings: 10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.60 from 156 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Ground Beef, Onions, Kidney Beans, Crushed Tomatoes, Vinegar, Chili Powder, Cumin, Crushed Red Pepper

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​Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies​

These old-fashioned chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate peanut butter flavor.

Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 24
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.77 from 146 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Granulated Sugar, Salted Butter, Milk, Creamy Peanut Butter, Quick-Cook Oats

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​Creamed Spinach​

Creamed spinach - a classic spinach side dish with a rich and creamy sauce.

Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.70 from 125 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Butter, Onion, Milk, Cornstarch, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Spinach

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​Cracker Barrel Fried Apples​

An absolutely delicious copycat Cracker Barrel fried apples recipe you can make at home right in your slow cooker.

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Servings: 8
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.52 from 345 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Apples, Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Butter, Lemon Juice, Vanilla Extract

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​Pistachio Icebox Cake​

An easy no-bake pistachio pudding dessert recipe made with lush layers of pistachio pudding, whipped topping, graham crackers, and topped with chopped nuts.

Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 15
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.63 from 145 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Pistachio Pudding Mix, Milk, Whipped Topping, Graham Crackers, Pistachios

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​Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecakes​

Mini chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecakes are totally irresistible with a chocolate chip cookie crust topped with creamy no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake for a double dose of cookie flavor.

Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 12
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.53 from 109 votes
Main Ingredients:
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Brown Sugar, Heavy Whipping Cream, Vanilla Extract, Mini Chocolate Chips

Enjoy!

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