Cooking With Convenience Foods

This perfectly tender meatloaf is drenched in a rich mushroom sauce before serving.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A delicious dessert with only three ingredients. Cherry pie filling is topped with dry yellow cake mix and 7-up soda is poured over the top then baked until done.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This classic coffee cake is filled with pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon and drizzled with a sweet glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

7-up replaces the liquid in the cake batter, giving it a lighter texture and slight citrus flavor.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Coca cola has a slightly spicy flavor to it which shines through in this chocolate cake recipe. It's just like they serve at Cracker Barrel...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Dump cakes are not only easy to make, but everyone loves them! This version is made with cherry pie filling that's topped with dry yellow cake mix and pecans.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Easy peasy corn fritters that you can twist and turn a dozen ways depending on what you're craving. Throw in some onions or jalapenos, experiment your heart out.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple 3-ingredient Bundt cake is amazing! Made with just cake mix, eggs, and applesauce yet turns out flavorful and moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This cake is a Southern favorite and is made with cake mix, mashed banana, crushed pineapple, nuts and frosted with a rich cream cheese frosting.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Peach cobbler doesn't get much easier than this. Bisquick takes the guesswork out of getting the batter just right. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A can of Dr Pepper is the secret to this rich pasta recipe that has a hint of sweetness to complement the savory Italian flavors.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A twist on classic Shepherd's pie using ground beef and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Poke cakes let the topping sink down into the cake creating layers of flavor (and a fun design when you cut into them)

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This recipe is for the person who loves Southern food and dessert. The best part of this skillet cobbler is that it can be made in one pan for less cleanup.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Mountain Dew or Sprite, peaches, butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fruit cobbler is one of the most delicious and easy-to-make desserts that you can prepare using a Dutch oven.

Method:   campfire, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with graham cracker crumbs, pecans or walnuts, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, butter or margarine, yellow or white cake mix, water, oil, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cheesecake with a twist! The crust is made from dry cake mix and it also uses cake mix in the cheesecake batter. Top with your choice of fruit pie filling flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Create a delicious mess with Bisquick blackberry dumplings. A simple recipe where frozen berries meet a fluffy dough.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is the perfect way to save money and have control over the ingredients in your baking mix. You can easily make a double or triple batch to have on hand...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Using cola as a beef bulgogi marinade isn't as odd as it sounds. Ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil along with the soda pop make a sensational sweet and tangy marinade.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

This delicious cake mix cake has ribbons of cinnamon running through it.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Seriously, this works! A roast, soup mix, and a can of coke are all you need for a moist and flavorful oven-roasted masterpiece.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Biscuits just got a makeover. This cheddar-loaded biscuit bread is great with eggs, creamy grits, gravy - just about any savory breakfast you can imagine.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours