Magical Food Mash-Ups

It's true what they say: Two are better than one. Whether you're looking to wow party guests or you just want to shake up a tired menu, our incredible food mash-ups are a fantastic place to start. Dig in to breakfast-inspired ice cream, cake-flavor oats, pie cupcakes, and many more pairings made in flavor heaven!
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Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream

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Are you someone who could eat breakfast all day, every day? Then try this irresistible coffee-infused ice cream recipe (pictured bottom row left, with several other freezer mash-ups) that's studded with donut bites.

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BLT Potato Salad

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Along with the usual sandwich suspects—bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes—this potato salad includes other tasty adornments like mayo, mustard, and pickles.

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Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

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Start with a boxed cake mix; end with a pie-flavor dessert that will take your taste buds on a trip to the Florida Keys. A graham cracker crumble is reminiscent of the crust, while both the cream cheese filling and the buttercream showcase tangy lime juice.

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Carrot Cake Refrigerator Oatmeal

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Shredded carrot, crushed pineapple, maple syrup, and cinnamon make every bite of these overnight oats taste like the layered bakery dessert you crave. The yogurt base is even a bit reminiscent of the cream cheese frosting!

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Chili-Mac Dogs

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Bring a sizzling plate of freshly grilled franks to life with seven incredible toppings. With store-bought macaroni salad, chili, corn chips, and more, these dogs are piled high with unexpected food pairings.

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Coconut-Donut Shakes

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Diner meets bakery in these pretty-as-a-picture donut shakes. The guilty concoction features a thick blend of vanilla ice cream, milk, coconut, and mini frosted donuts. Amp up the cuteness with extra sprinkles and a colorful straw.

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Cheeseburger-and-Fries Casserole

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For a mash-up all ages will adore, bake ground beef, cheese and mushroom soup, and french fries into a totally tasty casserole. Classic condiments like chopped pickles, tomato, and red onions make colorful toppers.

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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

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Spice up your deviled egg routine with this bacon-and-jalapeno filling. The shredded pepper Jack crisps add the just-right amount of crunch.

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Banh Mi Pizza

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Ah, banh mi. The trendy sandwich—complete with pork, cucumber, carrots, and jalapenos—hails all the way from Vietnam. Enjoy it slice-style by serving on pizza crust! Show off your artistic skills by drizzling on Sriracha and Japanese mayo to finish the pie.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Creamy chicken soup plus quick, buttery biscuits equals a fast weeknight meal that might just be the most comforting bowl you've eaten since the last time you dined at grandma's house.

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One-Bowl Chocolate S’more Cake

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Why mess with childhood flavor perfection? Instead of mixing up a complex frosting, this dump-stir-bake cake is completed with an ooey-gooey drizzle of marshmallow creme straight from the jar, plus a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.

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Pretzel Chicken with Fig-Mustard Dip

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Pretzels with chicken? That's right! And we're not talking on the side. The salty, go-to snack pairs with cumin to make a crunchy and delicious coating for baked chicken legs. Dunk the golden drumsticks into our homemade fig jam and mustard dip for unbeatable tang.

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Pizza Quesadilla

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No need to choose between Mexican and Italian. This pizzadilla allows you to enjoy a bite of both in a handy tortilla package!

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Caprese Pasta and Steak

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Make the refreshing tomato, basil, and mozzarella combo a meal by adding pasta and protein for a stick-to-your-ribs dinner recipe. Not a red meat eater? Try grilled chicken or even a can of white beans in place of the steak.

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Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars

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The crunchy brulee topping takes these cheesecake bars to new levels of dessert awesomeness. With a simple homemade sugar cookie crust and that sugary topping, your sweet tooth is guaranteed to be satisfied.

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

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Two potluck favorites. One simple salad. With pickled red onions, hard-cooked eggs, and chopped sweet pickles, there's a lot to love about this party-worthy macaroni salad.

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Upside-Down Waffle and Egg Cups

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This muffin tin breakfast recipe goes beyond mash-up territory. True, it includes waffles and eggs, but also gives sausage, cheese, and syrup a moment in the morning sun. Just add a side of OJ!

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Baked Potato Pizza

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When it comes to mash-ups, Guy Fieri knows what's up. This time, the culinary rock star puts garlic potatoes on pizza, along with crispy bacon, tomato, bubbly cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Root Beer Float Cupcakes

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This adorable party cupcake models an iconic soda-shoppe specialty: the root beer float. Pour a little root beer into the batter, then embellish the light-as-air frosting with root beer candies for double the soda-pop goodness.

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Chopped-Salad Taco

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Instead of ground beef or battered fish, these guac-loaded tacos are stuffed with beans, corn, and zucchini to be reminiscent of a fresh, seasonal salad.

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Pizza-Stuffed Chicken

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Italy's go-to pizza toppers -- soppressata, capicola, and Italian sausage -- make a delicious filling for these golden baked chicken breasts. Roll 'em in our panko-cheese mixture for a crumbly coating.

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Cheesecake-Stuffed Peaches

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Cinnamon-coated peaches and lush cream cheese join to create a cheesecake treat you won't want to share. Simply pop them in the oven until their centers are bubbly and oozing with deliciousness.

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Mac and Cheese Dogs

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These two childhood classics taste even better together. Load up your hot dog with creamy macaroni and cheese, toasty bread crumbs, and a dash of chili pepper. Warning: You may need a knife and fork to consume.

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Banana-Split Cake

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We transform another soda-shoppe favorite into a fluffly banana-split cake. With chocolate-banana batter and a hidden sliver of strawberry jam, we've got all your nostalgic flavors covered.

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Creamy BLT Coleslaw

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We just can't seem to get enough BLT. Here, we join shreds of crispy-cool lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and crumbly bacon to make this BBQ-tastic coleslaw. (The bread was never the best part, anyway.)

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Roasted Pumpkin Guacamole

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It's not a party without the guacamole! Our vibrant avocado dip lets toasty pumpkin seeds and creamy butternut squash in on the fun, while red chile peppers and a squeeze of lime liven it up even more.

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Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis

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Why not enjoy your favorite drink as a dessert? The fresh, lip-smacking flavors of margaritas -- such as sweet strawberries and face-scrunching lime -- meet cream cheese in these darling minis. Bake 'em in our salted-pretzel crusts.

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Enchilada Meat Loaf

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This isn't your mom's meat loaf. Ours infuses classic staples of Mexican cuisine: bottled salsa, corn muffin mix, and sharp cheddar cheese. Best of all? It's made with ingredients you likely have in your pantry!

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Cereal Milk Latte

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There's a whole "latte" to love about this breakfast beverage. The milk or cream is flavored with the essence of your favorite sugary cereal.

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