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Whether your pantry is looking empty, or you just need something simple, these 3 ingredient recipes will surely come in handy!
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We’ve all been confronted with empty pantry woes. Take a deep breath, because we‘ve got you covered! These easy recipes have 3 ingredients or less, saving you time, sanity, and a trip to the grocery store. These 3 ingredient recipes aren’t just for dinner, but breakfast, side dishes, and desserts as well!
- For 3 ingredient meal tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!
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3 Ingredient Breakfast Recipes
Look no further for easy breakfast ideas! You’ll love our go-to recipes for a simple start to the day.
Toad in the Hole
Toad in a hole is toasted bread with an egg cooked into the middle. Just 3 ingredients for a simple breakfast classic!
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Hash Brown Recipe
A breakfast just isn’t complete without a delicious side of golden hash browns! Never made them? Read this post for the easy how-to!
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Scrambled Eggs Recipe
This deliciously easy scrambled eggs recipe never goes out of style! These are fluffy, flavorful, and absolutely perfect every time.
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Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
This crispy breakfast potatoes recipe is seasoned to perfection and has everything you need in a breakfast side!
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Bacon in the Oven Recipe
Crispy bacon in the oven is SO easy, leaves no mess, and is perfectly crisp every time. Once you try oven-baked you'll never go back!
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3 Ingredient Banana Bread
Quick and easy 3 ingredient banana bread is beyond simple and so delicious! Add a 4th ingredient – chocolate chips – if you love them!
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Sausage Casserole
With only 3 ingredients and minutes to prep, this sausage casserole is a savory favorite for feeding a crowd effortlessly!
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3 Ingredient Dinner Recipes
Coming up with different main dishes every day of the week can be daunting! It’s nice to have some simple three ingredient meals on hand when your pantry is running low.
We have plenty of easy dinner ideas to choose from!
Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe
Pork ribs cooked in Dr. Pepper, grilled to perfection, and smothered in BBQ Sauce. These Dr. Pepper ribs are fall off the bone delicious!
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Cheese Quesadilla
Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are everything you want in a queso-filled golden brown slice of heaven.
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Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe
Hot Dog Nuggets only require TWO ingredients and make a perfect for lunch, dinner or even a party appetizer! Kids and adults alike will love these little bites.
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Baked Ravioli Recipe
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
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Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
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Tostada
An crunchy open-face tostada is topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
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Chicken Tacos
Skip the wait and cost – whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!
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Kalua Pork Recipe
This kalua pork recipe is a classic Hawaiian favorite, made easily in your slow cooker with just a few ingredients!
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Pigs in a Blanket
Both kids and adults will love these quick and simple pigs in a blanket. This nostalgic recipe is on the table in 20 minutes!
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Hot Ham and Cheese Roll Up Recipe
Crazy quick and easy hot ham and cheese roll ups require only 3 ingredients and are ready in minutes. Just be sure you make extras!
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Pulled Pork Recipe
This deliciously easy pulled pork recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea!
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Shredded Chicken Recipe
Tips and tricks on how to make shredded chicken, cook it, shred it, freeze it to use in all your favorite recipes!
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3 Ingredient Side Dishes
When you need easy side dishes, these 3-ingredient recipes will hit the spot! From Candied Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, quick green beans, or simple Grilled Asparagus, there are a variety of delicious options.
Perfect Baked Potato
With crispy, seasoned skin, a tender inside, and all the best toppings this recipe always results in the perfect baked potato!
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Deviled Eggs
There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!
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Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Fabulously sweet and a little crispy, these caramelized Brussel sprouts are one of our favorite side dishes! Even your pickiest eater will enjoy this recipe.
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Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal.
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Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted brussels sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just minutes to prep!
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
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Baked French Fries Recipe
Baked french fries are a healthy twist on a crunchy comfort food. They are still packed with flavor and will satiate all of the fried potato cravings.
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Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
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Corn on the Cob on the Grill
Corn on the cob on the grill has become our new favorite summer side dish, and we can't get enough of that smoky char!
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Tortilla Chip Recipe
Homemade tortilla chips are crispy and sprinkled with salt. They are surprisingly quick and simple to whip up!
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How to Make Spaghetti Squash
Learn how to perfectly cook spaghetti squash with these tips! This is a healthy and delicious meal that goes with tons of different recipes! It’s the perfect low-carb option!
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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
This simple 3-ingredient appetizer is great for parties and get togethers and is so full of flavor! Everyone will love these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls.
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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3 Ingredient Dessert Recipes
Desserts make great three-ingredient recipes! They are perfect for using pantry staples to mix up something to satisfy that sweet-tooth craving.
Many of these are perfect for beginners and are easy dessert recipes for kids like our favorite peanut butter cookies with that classic criss-cross pattern.
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Delicious 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies take just minutes to throw together and are so easy the kids can make them!
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Easy Shortbread Cookies
Our 3-ingredient easy shortbread cookies are ready to bake in only 30 minutes and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
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Oreo Truffle Balls
These Oreo Truffle Balls are a delicious, no-bake treat. With only 3 ingredients, they're perfect for any occasion!
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Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Three ingredient peach dump cake is quick, simple, and utterly tasty. It is warm, gooey, and perfectly peachy!!
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Funfetti Cookies
Frosted funfetti cookies make every day a celebration. With only 3 ingredients, they are quick, simple, and a kid favorite!
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Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make!! Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes for a light summer dessert.
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Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix
Our easiest peach cobbler with cake mix takes 5 minutes to prep – just layer and bake for a perfect summertime dessert!
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Dole Whip Recipe
Make Disney's Dole Whip recipe from home with only 3 ingredients! It's cool, creamy, and filled with refreshing pineapple flavor.
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Lucky Charms Treats Rice Krispie Treats
Gooey Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats are a 3 ingredient, easy classic made with everyone's favorite marshmallow-filled cereal!
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3 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Recipe
Quick, easy, and delicious 3 ingredients sugar cookies are ready in minutes. You can't get easier than that!!
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Blueberry Dump Cake
3 ingredient blueberry dump cake has a buttery topping and a bright fruit filling. Just dump, bake, and serve with vanilla ice cream!
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Oreo Cookie Bark Recipe
EASY Oreo Cookie Bark is a delicious 2 ingredient recipe that whips up in minutes! It's a perfect treat for sharing.
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Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Strawberry shortcake kabobs are a simple version of a classic. A cake mix and quick vanilla candy coating make this an extra easy treat!
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FAQS
Getting started?
- Find a protein. Look in the fridge, freezer, and even the pantry for canned protein. Some common proteins include chicken, beef, pork, deli ham, fish, beans, and eggs.
- Find a carbohydrate. Pasta, rice, bread, rolls, and beans.
- Find produce. Fruits and veggies from the counter, pantry, fridge, or freezer.
- Use spices. Salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, cinnamon, vanilla, Italian seasoning, and packets of dinner mixes.
- Look in the pantry. Canned soups, premade sauces, and honey.
- Find fat and dairy. Milk, cheese, yogurt, and olive oil.
Top Tips for 3 Ingredient Meals?
- Variations. Different seasonings and cooking methods can change even the most basic of ingredients into a completely different dish; for example, a simple potato can be baked, fried, roasted, or mashed.
- Meat. Shredded meats like beef, chicken, or pork, are great basic/versatile ingredients. Shredded Chicken can be used in Chicken Tacos, added to soup, or a casserole, mixed with BBQ Sauce to put on a bun, and more.
- Mix and match. Sometimes you need a simple meal because you’re in a hurry. Other times you may be due to go grocery shopping and currently have limited ingredients. In either case, take a look at what you DO have available then mix and match.
For More 3 Ingredient Recipes:
Baked Ravioli
21 mins
Cheese Quesadilla
10 mins
Tostada
20 mins
Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
3 hrs 10 mins
