Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Starches
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Copycat Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix
Meatless Tater Tot Casserole
Tater tot casserole is an iconic dish in the midwest. This version nixes the ground beef that's in the original version and adds a crunchy cornflake topping.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Bubba Gump Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are as comforting as food gets. These give a little twist to classic fried cornmeal pups by throwing in some diced jalapenos and creamed corn kernels.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Justin Wilson's Hush Puppies
There's nothing quite like hush puppies straight out of the fryer. Justin Wilson's recipe is the perfect blend of cornmeal and spices, resulting in a crispy exterior and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Stir-Fried Potatoes
These addicting stir-fried potatoes are a great accompaniment to a variety of entrees (not just Asian style either!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Creamy Microwave Grits
Mix grits and water and pop into the microwave for three minutes. Serve with butter, cheese or even your favorite fruit for a creamy, morning dish.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Cheese Soup Potatoes Au Gratin
Cheddar cheese soup makes this rich and cheesy potato casserole a breeze.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Scalloped Potatoes For A Crowd
Bursting with flavor, this traditional scalloped potatoes dish is the ideal recipe to treat a crowd. It's easy to prepare, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
French Onion Rice
A rich, baked rice dish made with French onion soup, beef broth, white rice, and butter. You can also add mushrooms if you wish.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Potatoes
Let's be clear, this is not diet food! It is, however, the best cheesy potatoes you'll ever eat. Go ahead, indulge.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Mexican Rice
This should almost be called "instant Mexican rice" since it's ready in mere minutes! It's made with instant rice, salsa, chicken broth, and cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Rice For A Crowd
Cooking for a large group? This recipe for Spanish rice is always a hit and is super easy to scale up or down to the quantity you need.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Spanish Fried Rice
This recipe combines the flavor and ingredients of Spanish rice with the cooking method of fried rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Potato Dumplings
Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a whole new dish. They can be used in a variety of soups and stews and only take a few minutes to make.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Al Dente Make-Ahead Rice
Rice is simple to prepare but it takes time. Use this method for making it ahead of time so all you need to do is reheat... and eat!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Brown Rice With Ham and Shrimp
Made with salt and pepper, brown rice, vegetable oil, ham or smoked turkey, onion, fresh ginger, eggs, frozen peas, shrimp, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bbq Stewed Potatoes
Yukon golds boiled with butter, ketchup, hot sauce, and spices make a yummy side dish to get your BBQ fix when you don't feel like firing up the grill.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Bill Knapp's Au Gratin Potatoes
One of the most loved foods on the menu at Bill Knapp's was their cheesy potatoes. The restaurants are long gone but you can bring back the dish for your family...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
America's Test Kitchen Mashed Potatoes
Want a foolproof mashed potato recipe? This one has been vetted by America's Test Kitchen and yields perfect mashed potatoes, every time.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Cracker Barrel is famous for their hash brown casserole made with frozen shredded potatoes, cream of chicken soup, and Colby cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Skillet Squash And Potatoes
Potatoes, onion, and squash are cooked in a skillet for one of the easiest side dishes you'll make this week.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Mashed Potato Patties
Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a golden (fried) opportunity.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker No-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy scalloped potatoes without an ounce of cheese in sight. Slow-cooking sliced potatoes in cream soup gives you a scrumptiously easy side dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.