This collection of pantry staple recipes features breakfast recipes, dinner, and sides that are all made from basic pantry ingredients.
Dinner Using What You Already Have!
Pantry staple recipes come in handy during weeks when the budget is tight, or in cases of emergency where you can’t get to a grocery store (or there isn’t much at the store). That’s when pantry staple recipes truly save the day. With this list, you can still put a filling and delicious breakfast and dinner on the table!
This collection is packed with easy breakfast recipes like classic pancakes and sweet coffee cake, as well as dinners and a few sides (think tacos, soups , and cozy casseroles !). All recipes lean on basics you probably already have on hand. Many of these meals come together in 30 minutes or less, and most are super family-friendly
If you’re not sure what to stock, be sure to check out our pantry staples list with a free printable to help you build up your shelves. Next, scroll through these ideas and pick a few to try this week.
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Table of Contents Top 10 Most Loved Pantry Staple Recipes
A tasty collection of our very favorite recipes made with everyday pantry staples, perfect for quick, reliable meals anytime.
1 Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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2 Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!
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3 Fry Bread Recipe
Fry Bread Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
Golden, puffy fry bread topped with creamy beans, savory beef, and fresh fixings. Cozy, budget friendly, and perfect for build your own dinner night.
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4 Sopa de Fideo
Sopa de Fideo
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Mom's famous sopa de fideo (Mexican noodle soup) has been a quick and simple family favorite for generations!
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5 Easy Chili Recipe
Easy Chili Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
You're going to fall hard for this spicy, hearty homemade beef chili. This best chili recipe is not only simple, but delicious!!
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6 Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian Haystacks
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Totally customizable Hawaiian haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
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7 Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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8 Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Chicken Spaghetti is a new twist on your favorite pasta dinner! This dish is creamy + cheesy, making it the epitome of comfort food.
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9 Tostada
Tostada
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
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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10 Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 4 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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Breakfast Ideas with Pantry Staples
A cozy collection with simple pantry staples that are perfect for mornings when you want something delicious without a grocery run.
11 Pancake Recipe
Pancake Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
For delicious homemade pancakes, this easy pancake recipe is the perfect base for your favorite toppings and variations!
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12 Coffee Cake Recipe
Coffee Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
With a quick prep, this crowd-favorite homemade coffee cake recipe is a delicious go-to for any breakfast, brunch, or celebration!
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13 Homemade Waffle Mix Recipe
Homemade Waffle Mix Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
This homemade waffle mix whips up light, fluffy waffles in minutes—perfect for quick, delicious breakfasts anytime!
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14 Easy French Toast Recipe
Easy French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Is there anything better than fluffy french toast topped with syrup, fresh berries, and dusted with powdered sugar? You are going to love this classic breakfast recipe!
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15 Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe
Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
These simple sheet pan pancakes are quick, easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Just add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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16 German Pancakes Recipe
German Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes are a family favorite. They're EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!
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17 Toad in the Hole
Toad in the Hole
Total Time: 6 minutes minutes
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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18 Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
This delicious breakfast burrito recipe is the perfect on-the-go breakfast! Load them with all your favorite fixings.
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19 Egg Muffins Recipe
Egg Muffins Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
This egg muffins recipe is quick and simple, it's ready in only 20 minutes! Customize them with your favorite ingredients.
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More Pantry Dinner Ideas
These easy pantry dinners turn canned goods, dry pasta, and a few fridge staples into cozy one-pot meals, casseroles, and hearty soups.
20 Easy Goulash Recipe
Easy Goulash Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
This old-fashioned easy goulash recipe is a one-pot family favorite! It's the perfect go-to dinner recipe for any night of the week.
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21 Hamburger Helper Recipe
Hamburger Helper Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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22 Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Chicken noodle casserole is filled with veggies and topped with a buttery cracker crust making it a flavorful family favorite.
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23 Tamale Pie Recipe
Tamale Pie Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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24 Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
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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25 Chicken Tacos Recipe
Chicken Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes with this delicious, simple, quick recipe the entire family loves.
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26 Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!
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27 Easy Spaghetti Recipe
Easy Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
This easy spaghetti recipe features a rich homemade sauce and tender noodles, perfect for family dinners everyone will love!
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28 Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Cheesy broccoli rice casserole will please the pickiest eaters. It's creamy and delicious, a perfect family dinner!
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29 Breaded Pork Chops Recipes
Breaded Pork Chops Recipes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Crispy breaded pork chops with a Parmesan breadcrumb crust, quick pan sear and oven finish, juicy, delicious and perfect for any dinner.
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30 Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
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31 Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
This 30-minute cheeseburger casserole with ground beef, pasta, and loads of cheese delivers all the burger flavor without the bun!
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32 Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe and are cheesy, tasty and loved by all!
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33 Meatball Soup
Meatball Soup
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Veggie loaded Meatball soup is filling and delicious. Your entire family will love and devour this kid-friendly dish!
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34 Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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35 Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Easy Meatloaf Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Our easy Meatloaf Recipe bakes tender and juicy with a sweet tangy ketchup glaze, easy to prep ahead and perfect for dinner.
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36 Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe
Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Hamburger Macaroni Soup is packed with flavor and it only requires a handful of pantry staples. It's hearty and delicious!
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Pantry Side Dishes & Snacks
Round out your pantry meals with these easy sides and snacks, all made from shelf-stable or freezer-friendly staples.
37 Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Easy homemade biscuits are buttery, deliciously flaky, and SO simple! They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
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38 Homemade French Bread Recipe
Homemade French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Soft, simple and no-fail, this homemade French bread has simple step-by-step directions and comes out perfect every time!
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39 Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
Easy Yeast Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
With just 4 ingredients, these easy yeast rolls are ready in under an hour and are perfect for a light snack or served with dinner.
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40 Flour Tortilla Recipe
Flour Tortilla Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Great Grandma Bean Burro's soft and easy FAMOUS flour tortilla recipe is whipped up with only 5 Ingredients!
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41 Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour hour
This gooey cornbread casserole recipe is an elevated take on a classic boxed cornbread that will have you coming back for more!
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42 Spanish Rice Recipe
Spanish Rice Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
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43 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
44 Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 hours hours
Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
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45 Canned Refried Beans
Canned Refried Beans
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
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46 Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Skip the restaurant takeout and try making fried rice at home. Flavorful Homemade Fried Rice is ready in under 30 minutes!
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