Made with cinnamon, yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cooking With Convenience Foods

Of course, if we had the time, money, and energy to make everything from scratch we would, wouldn't we? But let's face it, that's not a reality for most of us (at least not every day!). So, cheat a little and sneak some convenience items into your recipes without anyone knowing!
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Easy Apple Cake
Easy Butterscotch Cake
Made with pecans, butterscotch chips, butterscotch pudding mix, milk, yellow cake mix
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Haupia Cake
Made with heavy cream, water, egg whites, lemon extract, coconut, coconut milk, sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Crunch Cake
Made with butter or margarine, devils food cake mix, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, pecans
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Coca Cola Brownies
Made with buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, miniature marshmallows, nuts, margarine, cocoa powder, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Crustless Zucchini Pie
Treat yourself to a simple, crust-free zucchini pie, combining grated zucchini, parsley, and a blend of two cheeses. A versatile recipe that's easy to bake and can be served...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
15 Minute Clam Chowder
Made with clams, celery, dried minced onion, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of potato soup, half and half or milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Breasts Eden Isle
Made with cream cheese, sour cream, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black pepper, bacon, dried beef, cream of chicken soup
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pina Colada Sheet Cake
Made with shredded coconut, yellow cake, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, dark rum, crushed pineapple, frozen whipped topping
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Impossibly Easy Spinach Pie
Made with egg whites, green onions, garlic, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, cottage cheese, milk, Bisquick, egg substitute
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Buttermilk Spice Cake
Made with buttercream frosting, nuts, tart apples, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, spice cake mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baileys Irish Cream Bars
Made with yellow cake mix, eggs, Bailey's Irish cream, oil, cream cheese vanilla frosting, white chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna Ring
Made with onion, egg, cheddar cheese, tuna, frozen mixed vegetables, parsley, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pumpkin Caramel Cake
Made with caramel ice cream topping, cinnamon, spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Impossible Tuna And Cheddar Pie
Made with tomatoes, onions, butter or margarine, solid white tuna in water, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, biscuit baking mix, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Made with water, biscuit baking mix, milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Blueberry Pineapple Dump Cake
Made with crushed pineapple, nonstick cooking spray, butter, yellow cake mix, blueberry pie filling
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Boston Cream Cheesecake
Made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, sour cream, unsweetened baking chocolate
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Southern Coconut Cake
Made with coconut, Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, white cake mix, buttermilk, water, coconut flavoring, eggs, cream of coconut
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Amaretto-Almond Cake
Made with sugar, almonds, yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, Amaretto liqueur, almond extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake
Made with semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, powdered sugar, pound-cake mix, butter or margarine, eggs, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker 7-Up Stew
Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Country Oat Cake
Made with plain low-fat yogurt, eggs, egg substitute, vegetable oil, water, apple, oats
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar Spinach Appetizer Squares
Made with nutmeg, black pepper, salt, eggs, refrigerated crescent rolls, cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half or milk, frozen chopped...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Crush Pound Cake
Made with butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, Orange Crush or other carbonated orange drink, cake flour, salt, orange flavoring, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sparkling Carrots
Made with sugar, black pepper, salt, onion, margarine, carrots, lemon-lime carbonated beverage
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Amaretto Cake
Made with sugar, butter, chocolate cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, amaretto, oil, semisweet chocolate chips
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake
Made with crushed pineapple, eggs, yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, cream of coconut, rum, vegetable oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage & Apple Bites
Made with apples, garlic powder, biscuit baking mix, bulk breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, celery, onion
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Impossible Salmon Pie
Made with nutmeg, salt and pepper, Bisquick, green onions, salmon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimiento, milk, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Cherry Cake with Fudge Icing
Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, milk, dark chocolate fudge cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, almond extract, sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Punch Bowl Cake
Made with toffee candy bar pieces, Cool Whip, Kahlua, non-stick cooking spray, devil's food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, chocolate instant pudding mix, whole milk
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake
Made with margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, water, cocoa powder, brownie mix, egg
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Volcano Cake
Made with powdered sugar, margarine, coconut, nuts, German chocolate cake mix, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hamburger Stroganoff Casserole With Biscuit Topping
Made with refrigerated biscuits, ground beef, black pepper, french fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole
Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake
Made with crushed pineapple in juice, instant vanilla pudding, yellow cake mix, applesauce, eggs, mandarin oranges in light syrup, Cool Whip Light
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Impossibly Easy Breakfast Pie
Picture a breakfast that combines all your favorites into one simple dish all while being ridiculously easy. This breakfast pie is your ticket to a hassle-free morning...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peanut Butter Crescent Rolls
Made with milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, peanut butter, margarine or butter, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Banana Bread Pie
Made with vanilla extract, bananas, biscuit baking mix, large eggs, sweetened condensed milk, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yum Yum Cake
Made with pecans, miniature marshmallows, white cake mix, oil, eggs, water, chocolate chips, coconut
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Tunnel Of Love Cake
Made with corn syrup, semisweet chocolate, chocolate cake mix, margarine, cream cheese, sugar, egg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Slice Cake Mix In A Can
This recipe is not only for a delicious cake, but it makes a beautiful gift when packaged in a decorated can. Great for neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas
Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Crescent Baklava
Made with lemon juice, margarine, honey, ground cinnamon, sugar, walnuts, refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Grape Juice Layer Cake
Made with lemon peel, Concord grape juice, water, cornstarch, salt, sugar, lemon juice, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Blueberry Dump Cake
Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, blueberries, sugar, white cake mix, nuts, butter or margarine
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Spinach Quiche
Made with black pepper, salt, eggs, baking mix, milk, frozen spinach, onion, bell pepper, cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites
Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zucchini Quiche
Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, garlic powder or garlic granules, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, oregano, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!




























































