297 wild recipes

A favorite among kids and kids at heart is the Colonel’s Macaroni and cheese which was originally made fresh daily. Now it comes pre-made and is cooked in an oven, like it originally as when it was made fresh.

Red Lobster-style Cheddar Bay biscuits with Bisquick, sharp cheddar, and garlic butter brush. The copycat recipe that actually delivers the restaurant flavor at home in 20 minutes.

Fresh Corn with Cream, Chiles, and Cheese This is a very rich dish, and is very good served as a separate course with hot tortillas.

Cheddar baked eggs with ham and pepper is a make-ahead breakfast strata: bread cubes, cubed ham, cheddar, and bell pepper soaked in seasoned eggs and milk, frozen for later, then baked. Holiday brunch hero.

Portuguese chili beans with ground chuck, dried kidney beans, tomato sauce, cloves, and a whole red chili pepper. A hearty, mildly spiced bean stew served with crusty Portuguese bread.

Mexican chicken and rice is a one-skillet 30-minute weeknight dinner with chicken, salsa, corn, and Minute Rice, finished with melted cheddar. Pantry ingredients, real flavor.

Crisp apple salad with crunchy celery, mild cheddar cubes, and a tangy lemon-mayo dressing. Toss everything together and serve on lettuce for a refreshing side or light lunch.

Yellow squash bake with cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and eggs in a one-dish casserole. A Southern-style side that puts summer squash to good use.

Easy kidney bean and corn salad tosses pantry staples with red onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime for a vegan, gluten-free side. Better the longer it sits, perfect for potlucks and meal prep.

Chicken and rice tacos stuff crisp corn shells with grilled taco-seasoned chicken, Spanish rice, black beans, and salsa. Adding rice and beans makes them extra filling, and the whole weeknight dinner comes together in about 30 minutes.

An easy chicken strips recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Elbow macaroni baked in a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce with sharp cheddar—bubbly, golden, and deeply comforting.

Salsa chowder cooks entirely in the microwave: chunky salsa, frozen corn, sweet red pepper, and chicken broth come together for a hot lunch in about 6 minutes.

Soft baked pretzels with sharp cheddar cheese mixed right into the dough. These easy cheesy pretzels use baking powder instead of yeast for quick results in 35 minutes.

A scrumptious taco salad made with ground beef, juicy tomatoes and topped off with a creamy ranch salad dressing.

Cheddar cauliflower soup thickened with a butter-flour roux and finished with half-and-half. Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes with tender vegetables throughout.