Recipes with evaporated milk

Ground ham shaped into patties layers over sautéed potatoes and onions in this slow cooker casserole where cheese-enriched milk sauce binds everything together into pure comfort.

Diabetic-friendly cherry pie with sugar-free custard filling and a lightly browned meringue top. A sugar-replacement twist on the classic Washington's cherry pie that keeps the indulgence.

Chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake layers melted caramels and toasted pecans over a vanilla wafer crust, then tops with a semi-sweet chocolate cream cheese filling. A turtle-flavored cheesecake with all the classic candy flavors in slice form.

Tamale pie in a bacon dripping cornmeal crust filled with seasoned ground beef, corn, green chiles, and tomato sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, and olives. A Tex-Mex pie feast.

Pumpkin Vermont spice cake with four warm spices, split into four layers and frosted with maple-flavored cream cheese frosting. A stunning fall celebration cake topped with pecans.

Terry's turtle cake layers chocolate cake with melted caramel, chocolate chips, and pecans, then tops with more batter for a gooey caramel center. A church potluck classic on a doctored cake mix base.

A creamy, silky-smooth custard dessert with a rich caramel topping, perfect for a sophisticated yet simple treat. This classic flan is infused with vanilla and a hint of almond, offering a delightful balance of sweetness.

Ham and asparagus pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with evaporated milk, basil, and oregano. A one-pot trick cooks the asparagus and ham right in the pasta water.

Graham cracker cookies layer buttery crumbs, walnuts, chocolate chips, and flaked coconut, then bake with a brown sugar and evaporated milk drizzle. No mixing required. Also called magic bars or seven layer bars.

Chocolate turtle cheesecake: vanilla wafer crust topped with melted caramel, toasted pecans, and chocolate cheesecake filling. A layered showstopper dessert for serious occasions.

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Lightened key lime pie made with fat-free condensed milk, gelatin, and whipped skim evaporated milk. Graham crust, tart lime filling, and tiny piped meringues perched on lime slices.

Meat-za pie with a ground beef crust topped with tomato paste, cheddar, Parmesan, and optional pepperoni. A pizza-meets-meatloaf hybrid that's ready in 30 minutes flat.

Veal steaks pan-seared and finished in a curried onion sauce with tomato paste, evaporated milk, lemon, and a splash of cognac. A fast German-Indian crossover for weeknights.

Chocolate turtle cake with a gooey caramel and pecan layer hidden between two devil's food cake layers, topped with a boiled cocoa frosting. Inspired by turtle candy.

Bacon onion pie with a buttered bread crumb crust, crispy bacon, golden sauteed onions, and a cheddar-topped egg custard. A savory quiche-style pie without traditional pastry dough.

Sweet potato pie with evaporated milk, cinnamon, and a surprise hit of lemon extract. Old-fashioned Southern dessert with a custardy filling and a deeply browned crust.

Thick homemade hot fudge sauce made with unsweetened chocolate, evaporated milk, and sugar. Rich, glossy, and pourable, this makes enough to fill two gift jars.

Pumpkin praline pie hides a buttery pecan-praline layer beneath spiced pumpkin filling in a hot-water pastry crust. A Southern Thanksgiving pie that outshines the standard version.

Pumpkin pecan pie combines spiced pumpkin custard with a broiled brown sugar pecan crumble topping. The best of both Thanksgiving pies in one slice, with five warm spices.

Spice muffins with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg topped with butter and cinnamon sugar. Use applesauce, plums, apricots, pears, or squash for variety.

Paradise pumpkin cheesecake layers a gingered graham crust, a vanilla cream cheese layer and a spiced pumpkin layer, all crowned with a brown-sugar walnut praline topping. A Thanksgiving cheesecake showpiece.

Simple salmon chowder with russet potatoes, celery, and onion in a creamy evaporated milk broth thickened with cornstarch. Hearty, comforting, and just 7 ingredients.

Pumpkin pecan crumble pie with a from-scratch pastry crust, classic spiced pumpkin custard, and a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel baked on top for crunch.

Fudge nut brownies with a cream cheese-chocolate filling sandwiched between a buttery cookie crust. Loaded with walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate. Freezer-friendly.

Honey Bunnies are sweet yeast rolls shaped like rabbits, brushed with a honey-butter glaze, and decorated with raisin eyes. A fun Easter or holiday baking project.

Orange molasses quick bread with chopped nuts, orange zest, and evaporated milk. A dense, aromatic loaf with deep caramel sweetness and bright citrus.

Turtle cheesecake with a caramel-pecan bottom layer and a rich chocolate cream cheese top on a vanilla wafer crust. Three layers of indulgence, classic candy-shop flavors.

Frozen mocha sundae pie with an Oreo crust, coffee ice cream blended with homemade chocolate sauce, and Kahlua whipped cream on top. Chopped nuts finish a slice that hits like a sundae but cuts clean.

A Louisiana classic: creamy spinach in a spicy jalapeno cheese sauce with Worcestershire, hot sauce, and celery salt. Spinach Madeleine is the Cajun side dish that steals the show at every gathering.

Ground venison mixed with oats, ketchup, and evaporated milk bakes right on top of sliced potatoes for a one-dish meal straight from hunting camp. Ready in under an hour.

Spicy black bean and corn casserole with cornmeal, green chilies, and stewed tomatoes. A one-bowl vegetarian Tex-Mex bake that comes together with pantry staples and feeds a crowd.

Sugar-free cherry pie with a golden meringue topping, made diabetic-friendly with sugar substitute. Tart unsweetened cherries in a creamy custard filling make this guilt-free treat sing.

New Orleans-style French Market beignets: pillowy yeast-raised squares fried golden and buried in powdered sugar. Mix the dough the night before for fluffier, easier-to-handle pastries.

Microwave golden onion quiche with bacon, broccoli, and cheddar in an evaporated milk custard, topped with crispy French fried onions. A 30-minute oven-free entree.

Kirsch-Schnitzel (Veal Cutlets with Cherry Sauce) recipe

Fish and leek chowder with shark, cod, and bay scallops in a white wine and tomato broth - lighter than cream-based versions and packed with flavor. Make-ahead friendly, ready in 50 minutes.

Banana tres leches cake soaked in three milks with banana liqueur, topped with sweet whipped cream and crispy meringue pieces. A Latin American dessert with a banana twist.

Mimi's bread pudding made with French bread soaked in evaporated milk, bananas, raisins, and a full ounce of vanilla. Served with a buttery whiskey sauce.

If you just through the door, try this easy-to-follow crockpot recipe that will have dinner ready in no time!

Homemade oatmeal wheat germ dog biscuits with whole wheat flour, molasses, and evaporated milk. Baked low and slow until crunchy. No preservatives, just real ingredients.

Oatmeal griddle cakes made with cooked oatmeal and evaporated milk for thick, hearty pancakes. Freeze extras and reheat in the toaster for a quick weekday breakfast.

Low-fat strawberry cheesecake swaps cream cheese for pureed cottage cheese folded with gelatin and whipped egg whites for a light, mousse-like filling. Finished with a glossy crushed-strawberry glaze.

Creamy caramel custard (flan) made with cream cheese, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla, baked in a water bath over caramelized sugar. Lighter with fat-free milks.

The classic coconut-pecan frosting for German chocolate cake, cooked on the stovetop with evaporated milk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Thick, rich, and loaded with coconut and chopped pecans. Makes 4 1/2 cups.

A scrumptious casserole made with chicken, hot chili peppers, cheddar cheese and cream of chicken soup.

Slow cooker shrimp chowder made with cream of chicken soup, potato soup, corn, evaporated milk, and cream cheese stirred in at the end. Thick, creamy, and hands-off.

Pumpkin dutch apple pie with sliced cinnamon-tossed apples on the bottom, a creamy spiced pumpkin custard middle, and a buttery walnut crumble on top. Two classic pies in one slice.