14 Recipes That Elevate Canned Ingredients

recipes that elevate canned ingredients

Everybody has canned items in their pantry. Whether it’s canned soups or tomatoes or black beans or corn, you have at least one of these canned ingredients in your cupboards. That’s where these recipes come in. These recipes help elevate the canned items in your pantry to make delicious meals. From taco soup to cornbread casserole to chicken spaghetti, canned ingredients help bring these delicious dinners to life!

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Chicken Spaghetti

“This is a great comfort dish. My sister gave me the recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family’s taste. My friends also request this when we have potluck dinners. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and hot garlic bread. You’ll be a hit with everyone.” – Jeanne
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

“This is a quick and easy casserole to make for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a salad and you’re all set!” – Marianne
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Zuppa Toscana Hillbilly Style

“Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. This soup comes together quickly and easily. It is satisfying and delicious.” – Barbara
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Chicken Taco Soup

“This recipe is great for those chilly days or to make ahead and take camping. This is also a great meal for the Crock Pot.” – Vicki
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The Best Chicken Divan

“Well, this is the famous 1st Dinner recipe. When I was single, I served this to the guys that I had over for dinner for the first time. They were always impressed and always asked me to make it again. Try it, it works. I serve it with biscuits or bread.” – Bonnie
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Cajun Corn Soup

“Cajun Corn soup is a thick comforting soup full of smoky sausage and sweet corn. This is the ultimate comfort food to keep you warm.” – Debbie
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8 Cans Taco Soup

“This is a quick ‘n easy soup to put together. My husband and I especially enjoyed this soup the next day, as the seasonings seem to meld together in the soup a bit more. We also enjoyed the soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches.” – Cindi Marie
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Mexican Chicken Casserole

“This dish is my family’s comfort food and it is spicy! We love this so much, someone always brings it to holiday dinners! We all have our own way of making it, but this way is my favorite.” – Jessica
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Slow Cooked White Chicken Chili

“I have been perfecting this recipe for the last 6 months trying to enhance each component and marry together the most amazing experience for chili lovers. I’m all about flavor and not singeing my taste buds off my tongue. However, for those who like to heat it up a bit, just add fresh jalapenos until your heart’s content.” – Tiffany
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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

“The only problem I had with this dish was… no leftovers! This is a super easy casserole that your family will love. A little spicy and a little sweet, perfect combination with the cornbread and taco meat.” – Angela
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Buffalo Style Chicken and Rice Soup

“This healthy and hearty soup combines the same great flavors of Frank’s brand hot wings served with carrots and celery with blue cheese dressing. But, this is a less guilty, less messy recipe that you eat with a spoon. It’s a cross between Buffalo chicken chili and vegetable and wild rice soup.” – Julie
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Confetti Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

“This is such a colorful and tasty recipe. Whenever I make this, folks always ask for the recipe. Sooo good.” – Jenny
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Cowboy Caviar – Stephanie

“This is the best Cowboy Caviar I have had. The dressing is homemade and makes it so much better than using salad dressing. This recipe can be modified in many ways by adding various vegetables.” – Stephanie
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

“Mexican themed stuffed peppers with taco seasoned beef, quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes and plenty of melted cheese!” – Kevin