Got a little milk left that's on its way out? Finish the gallon with these sweet and savory milk recipes! We have ideas for quiche, cake, casseroles and more.
30 Ways to Use Up a Gallon of Milk
Updated on Mar. 28, 2022
Hot Milk Cake
This simple, old-fashioned milk cake tastes so good it will surprise you! As I remember my mom’s delicious meals, this dessert was always the perfect ending. Mom always used “a dash of this and dab of that” to come up with what we thought was “the best”! —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
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Cheddar-Butternut Squash Clafoutis
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this savory version of the classic French dessert clafoutis and shared it for dinner with a salad. My friends loved it, but in the end I could have eaten the whole pan myself while dreaming of being in Paris with every scrumptious bite. —Joseph A. Sciascia, San Mateo, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 357 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Bread Pudding Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This unique dessert, a combination of pie and bread pudding, was created by my paternal grandmother's family. They had a farm and made their own bread, which made this a low-cost dessert. — Kelly Barnes, Lexington, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 314 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You'll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor of jelly and switch to crunchy peanut butter if you like extra texture. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 393 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Bacon Mac ‘N Cheese Cornbread Skillet
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My cast-iron skillet is a workhorse in my kitchen. I just love it for cooking and baking. This mac and cheese recipe makes for a perfect smaller-portion side. —Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 497 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Chocolate Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Icing
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mariann James of Ferguson, Missouri created a sweet and salty favorite with her original recipe for chocolate spice cake with caramel icing. The spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar was a perfect addition to her unique cake. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 603 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (71g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Greek Salad-Inspired Quiche
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love using my cast-iron skillet to create this meatless family-sized Greek quiche for a quick meal. Just add a green salad and some pita bread, and dinner is on the table with little fuss and no extra dishes to wash! — Donna M. Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 354 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Coconut-Macadamia Sheet Pan Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sheet-pan pancakes are great for brunch when you want to serve a group without standing over the stove. The fun flavors give this dish a tropical flair, and pineapple-flavored ice cream topping is a great swap for the usual maple syrup. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 288 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me over to taste her latest masterpiece. This cake is a tribute to her. —Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 235 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cheesy Garlic Herb Quick Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
This could be the perfect bread for any dish. The sharp cheddar cheese makes it irresistible.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 233 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Blackberry Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Alabama has some tasty fresh berries. Several decades ago, my mama was going to pick blackberries to make a cobbler, but she went to the hospital to have me instead! This wonderful dessert is her mama’s recipe. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 491 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and biscuits with her homemade apple butter, milk and eggs, she could serve us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still have time to spend with the grandchildren. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 331 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Reuben and Rye Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This make-ahead dish is wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, and it’s so easy to prepare. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 382 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1377mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This yummy breakfast bowl gives everyone's favorite sandwich a healthy twist. Switch to crunchy peanut butter and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if you like the extra crunch. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 323 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for the recipe! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 559 calories, 37g fat (20g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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New England Indian Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was inspired by traditional New England Indian pudding. My version is made in the slow cooker instead of being baked for hours in the oven. If the molasses flavor is too strong, cut the amount to 1/3 cup. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 330 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Bee Sting Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at a time and you'll be surprised how easy it is to make. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 601 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe ever, and my family loves when I serve it. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 215 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Cheddar and Chorizo Strata
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Greek Salad Ravioli
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Turn the fresh flavors of a Greek salad into a warm dish for cold winter nights. I like to make a large batch, freeze it, then simply drop ravioli into simmering water for dinner in five minutes! —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
6 ravioli: 283 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat.
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Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese along with the recipe. I have fiddled with the recipe over the years, most recently adding jalapenos at the request of my son. What an awesome spicy twist! —Teresa Gustafson, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 428 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Sausage and Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
9 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I learned about corn bread dressing while living in the south for a few years. I decided to combine it with a few of my favorite stuffing ingredients to give it my own spin. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 276 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make this breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the night before, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Spiced Apple Oatmeal
Total Time
4 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These easy apple-y oats let your family have a warm and cozy breakfast no matter how busy you are. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
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Asparagus and Ham Strata
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in the oven. This casserole version of quiche is so hearty and delicious. —Alla Gray, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 320 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Eggs Benedict
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 331mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandsons rave over these creamy potatoes loaded with Parmesan. That’s all the endorsement I need. Sometimes I use golden or red potatoes, with skins on. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 264 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have fond memories of my grandmother’s Yorkshire pudding wrapped around sausages, a puffy dish my kids called The Boat. Slather it with butter and maple syrup. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 336 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Ham & Swiss Baked Penne
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty, gooey goodness, this bake makes me think of them. —Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 559 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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Roasted Vegetable Strata
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
