We found the best recipes from Indiana—all submitted by local home cooks. Treat yourself to sugar cream pies, corndogs, popcorn cookies and more that are from the Hoosier State.
The Best Recipes from Indiana
Updated on Feb. 20, 2024
1/18
Sugar Cream Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it "Hoosier" sugar cream pie. —Laura Kipper, Westfield, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 418 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
2/18
Mini Corn Dogs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fun-sized corn dogs add a little "wow" factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so expect them to disappear fast. —Deb Perry, Bluffton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini corn dog: 68 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
3/18
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it a bit to create this version that my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
4/18
Persimmon Squash Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe for our local persimmon festival, using homegrown squash. I like to make two pies, with toffee bits and pecans for garnish. —Betty Milligan, Bedford, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 578 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
5/18
Popcorn Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie on the holiday tray.—Leigh Anne Preston, Palmyra, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 119 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
6/18
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For our family, it's not a picnic unless we have fried chicken! Chicken, deviled eggs and potato salad are all musts for a picnic as far as my husband is concerned. This is a golden oldie recipe for me—I've used it any number of times. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 623 calories, 40g fat (7g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
7/18
Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fix this breakfast cake for my co-workers often. The blueberries and sausage are such a nice sweet-salty flavor combo. —Peggy Frazier, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 429 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
8/18
Dilly Rolls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These versatile rolls are so welcome served warm alongside any dinner. I always make a big batch since my family enjoys them after they're cool, too, stuffed with a filling like egg salad or ham salad. —Mary Bickel, Terre Haute, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 130 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
9/18
Polish Pierogi
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother measured ingredients for these using her hand. We've passed the recipe down over the years as the family has grown. —Veronica Weinkauf, South Bend, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 230 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
10/18
Easy Apple Strudel
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family always loves it when I make this wonderful dessert. Old-fashioned strudel was too fattening and time-consuming, so I changed it up a bit. This revised classic is just as good as the original. It's best served warm from the oven. —Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 229 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
11/18
Overnight Oatmeal
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.
12/18
Yellow Squash and Zucchini Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This yellow squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. It's easy to prepare, takes just 10 minutes in the oven and serves up bubbly and delicious. —Jonathan Lawler, Greenfield, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 203 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
13/18
Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is too tart for the sauce, just add in some strawberries. —Rena McCalment, Sharpsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/4 cup sauce: 294 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
14/18
Three-Cheese Pepperoncini Spread
Total Time
10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our big family loves to celebrate with food. Here’s my take on a cheesy Greek spread known as Kopanisti. We serve it with pita crisps or crackers. —Michael Hall, Goodland, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 105 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
15/18
Pepperoni Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and olives. I often add a few slices of ham too. It's tasty served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 296 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
16/18
Chocolate Lover's Strawberry Shortcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 shortcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
As a mom of four, I appreciate shortcut recipes. This one uses refrigerated biscuits, giving me time for special touches, like adding homemade whipped cream and hot fudge. —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without fudge topping): 332 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
17/18
Bacon-Topped Meat Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many others over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside, plus a flavorful bacon topping dress it up for Sunday dinner! —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 piece: 329 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
18/18
Slow-Cooker Potato Soup
Total Time
8 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to put twists on my grandmother's recipes, which is what I did with this one. I look forward to passing my own delicious comfort food recipes to my kids. —Jamie Chase, Rising Sun, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 447 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1512mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.
