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What Is Luncheon meat and How Can I Use It?

Luncheon meat is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 4 recipes to get you started.

In Chinese:午餐肉
British (UK) term: Luncheon meat
en français:pain de viande
en español:carne en lata

Recipes using luncheon meat

There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Scrumptious Spring Chili

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A lighter green chili loaded with beans, green peppers, jalapenos, green chiles, and cumin in chicken broth. No tomatoes, all heat, ready in 30 minutes flat.

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Family Style Calzone

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Family-sized calzone made with store-bought pizza dough filled with Italian deli meats, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian dressing. One big fold-over that feeds four in 30 minutes.

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Microwave MacAroni, Luncheon Meat, & Cheese Casserole

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Microwave mac and cheese loaded with sharp cheddar, luncheon meat strips, and a buttered bread crumb topping. Stovetop-free comfort food that comes together in one casserole dish.

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Spam Vegetable Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons

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Hearty vegetable soup with Spam, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in chicken broth, topped with broiled Swiss and Parmesan cheese croutons. French onion soup vibes with a fun twist.

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