We found the best Oklahoma recipes—all submitted by local home cooks. In this collection, you’ll find dishes made with fresh ingredients that will remind you of the Sooner State.
The Best Recipes from Oklahoma
Updated on Apr. 08, 2024
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 150 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
2/15
Cheeseburger Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this cheeseburger pasta recipe to satisfy a craving. What a delicious, healthy classic! —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 391 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
3/15
Snowball Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet, nutty pecan meltaways recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. —Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 73 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
4/15
Lemon Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
40 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cakelike texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking. —Claudette Brownlee, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 308 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
5/15
Lasagna Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. —Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 667 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein.
6/15
Confetti Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These mashed potatoes make a beautiful side dish for any meal. Onion, peppers and cheese add color and flavor to the potatoes. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 287 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
7/15
Portobello & Basil Cheese Tortellini
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With portobello mushrooms and satisfying cheese tortellini, this earthy, elegant dish is perfect for either a quick, casual dinner or a more formal meal. I often use fresh basil from my garden in it. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 679 calories, 48g fat (28g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 1020mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
8/15
Classic Beef Stew
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy beef stew recipe is my favorite. The rich beef gravy helps the hearty flavor of the potatoes and carrots to come through. It's the perfect homemade dish for a blustery winter day. —Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 245 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
9/15
Chili Cornbread Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker brought this wonderful dish to a potluck several years ago. She had copies of the recipe next to the pan. Now I make it for get-togethers and also supply copies of the recipe. I never have any leftover salad or recipes. —Kelly Newsom, Jenks, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 383 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.
10/15
Taco Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
11/15
Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've loved my aunt's crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I've shared the super simple recipe with my own children. We still enjoy a big panful every Christmas morning—and on many other days throughout the year! —Brenda Severson, Norman, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
2 bacon strips: 198 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
12/15
Mighty Hero Sandwich
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Valerie is a gracious hostess. Of all the dishes she's shared over the years, this hero sandwich stands out. It’s easy and colorful, and the marinated veggies give it all kinds of oomph. —Kelley Boyce, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 233 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
13/15
Potato Chip Clusters
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for merry munching during holiday trips or parties. They travel well in containers without melting or getting soft. —Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cluster: 63 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
14/15
Cheeseburger Pockets
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it's so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you the trouble of making dough from scratch. —Pat Chambless, Crowder, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 299 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1101mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
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Berry-Filled Doughnuts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 doughnuts
From the Recipe Creator:
Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. —Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 190 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
