These million-dollar recipes get their pricey reputation from how rich and creamy they taste and not for their price. Perfect to bring along to any occasion, these are a few of our favorite million-dollar recipes that’ll be sure to gather a crowd.
10 Million-Dollar Recipes
Updated on Nov. 06, 2023
Million-Dollar Pie
Each bite of this decadent pie will taste like a million bucks. Made with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut and chopped pecans, your guests will be asking for a second slice. Make this million-dollar recipe into a billionaire by adding chopped maraschino cherries (even Luxardo cherries) to the filling.
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Millionaire Candy
Total Time
33 min
Servings
7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This million-dollar recipe makes seven dozen pieces of this rich candy, perfect for handing out to friends and family. Made with pecans, brown sugar, vanilla extract and topped with milk chocolate, you won’t be able to stop at just one piece.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 127 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone will love this one-pan casserole for its flavor, and you’ll love it for its simplicity. Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl, transfer to a pan, top it off with some Ritz crackers and voila! You can even switch out the cooked chicken for rotisserie chicken to make this dish in no time.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 363 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
Million-Dollar Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs will be like none you’ve ever tasted before. Its secret ingredient (mayo) pairs well with the sweet pickle juice, hot pepper sauce and mustard in this recipe. To top it all off, add crumbled bacon and pickles slices to each prepared egg.
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Million Dollar Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This million-dollar cake combines rich cream cheese with tropical mandarin juice and pineapple. It’s a rich dessert that no one will be able to resist at any potluck gathering or party!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 319 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Million-Dollar Bacon
Upgrade your breakfast with this million-dollar recipe of sweet and spicy bacon. The sauce gets its addicting taste from brown sugar, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Baked in the oven until crisp, it then gets a coating of maple syrup and put back into the oven until caramelized.
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Fudge
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Million-Dollar Pound Cake
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This million-dollar recipe gets its richness from the smooth texture of the cake. Add that to the sweet and buttery taste of the cake and it’s worthy of its name. Make it your own by adding a tart citrus extract or chopped-up dried fruit!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 499 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
Million-Dollar Spaghetti
This baked pasta has cheese lovers drooling with ingredients like ricotta cheese, cream cheese and a cheddar-Monterey jack cheese blend. It’s all the flavor of a lasagna without the hours of labor. Add this rich and creamy dish to your weeknight dinner rotation and you’ll never know how you survived without it.
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Millionaire Bars
What’s better than shortbread? This million-dollar version has a layer of chocolate ganache, caramel and flaky sea salt on top of the beloved cookie. These bars are well worth the price in exchange for a sweet and savory treat.
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