These ramekin recipes give single-serving a whole new meaning.
25 Recipes to Make in Ramekins
Classic French Onion Soup
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
1/25
2/25
Baked Egg & Stuffing Cups
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Save your leftover stuffing to make shells for holding baked eggs. This is a hearty breakfast that keeps us going for the marathon shopping trips. —Karen Deaver, Babylon, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 169 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
3/25
Contest-Winning Pizza Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This robust soup is a family favorite, and it's a big hit with my canasta group as well. I top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and cheese, but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings such as cooked sausage.
—Jackie Brossard
Kitchener, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
4/25
Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich with veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic
in our home. For a tasty variation, try substituting asparagus for the broccoli
and Swiss for the cheddar cheese. —Irene Steinmeyer, Denver, Colorado
in our home. For a tasty variation, try substituting asparagus for the broccoli
and Swiss for the cheddar cheese. —Irene Steinmeyer, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 302 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 314mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
5/25
Turkey and Mushroom Potpies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always use the leftovers from our big holiday turkey to prepare this recipe. I think my family enjoys the potpies more than the original feast! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 314 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
6/25
Microwave Egg Sandwich
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me full all morning. Plus, it's only about 200 calories! —Brenda Otto, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 218 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
7/25
Custard
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever a friend or relative was ailing, my mother-in-law would bake this fresh custard recipe and take it along when she visited. Because she took folks this special treat so often, our family began calling it get-well custard! —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 128 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
8/25
9/25
Mediterranean Turkey Potpies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Your clan will love these wonderful stick-to-the-ribs potpies with a Mediterranean twist. I always use the leftovers from our big holiday turkey to prepare this recipe. I think my family enjoys the potpies more than the original feast! —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 potpie: 326 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
10/25
Croissant Pudding with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly chocolate sauce. —Cheryl Tucker, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 894 calories, 51g fat (31g saturated fat), 303mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 99g carbohydrate (81g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
11/25
Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of ham and cheese creates a wonderfully smoky flavor. I also love that I can cook an entire meal—vegetable and all—in one standout dish. —Denell Syslo, Fullerton, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 309 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
12/25
Ham and Leek Pies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making these pies for years, so lots of friends and family now have the recipe. If you can't find leeks, a sweet or mild onion works just as well. —Bonny Tillman, Acworth, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 pie equals 713 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 1,461mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate, 9g fiber, 25g protein.
13/25
Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the bottom.
—Yvonne Starlin, Portland, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving with 1 tablespoon cream: 490 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.
14/25
Three-Cheese Souffles
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start to fall, it's best to plan on serving them hot from the oven. —Jean Ference, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 317 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
15/25
Onion Yorkshire Puddings
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy recipe is a cross between traditional Yorkshire pudding and popovers. It makes a perfect complement to prime rib. We also like it with beef stew and steak. Make more than you need, because everyone loves it. —Emily Chaney, Blue Hill, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 118 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
16/25
Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is so light—less than 200 calories apiece! —Kissa Vaughn, Troy, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 dessert: 197 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
17/25
Individual Turkey Potpies
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Savory, creamy potpies are a great way to make leftovers new again. These are not your grandma's pot pies...they are made with fresh herbs, a silky homemade Dijon sauce and a puff pastry top.—Victoria Bond, Tempe, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 potpie: 620 calories, 34g fat (15g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
18/25
French Onion Soup with Meatballs
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall—it's comfort food for the soul. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 403 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1760mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
19/25
Classic Creme Brulee
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their own desserts by "broiling" the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 551 calories, 50g fat (29g saturated fat), 402mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
20/25
Amber’s Sourdough Stuffing
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law Amber. I usually make a big batch at Thanksgiving so I will have leftovers for my husband. But this recipe is perfect for two. —Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 228 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
21/25
Creamy Reuben Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish features corned beef, sauerkraut and other ingredients that make Reuben sandwiches so popular. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 435 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 1274mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
22/25
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've never met a creme brulee that I didn't love! I'm not a big pumpkin fan, but this is fantastic. —Tamara Leonard Merritt, Raleigh, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 452 calories, 38g fat (22g saturated fat), 327mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
23/25
Nectarine Plum Crisps
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A fusion of late-summer fruits, these crisps make a simple dessert—and what's left can be kept for breakfast. Look for apple crisp mix in the produce department of your grocery store. —Nicole Werner, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 474 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
24/25
Turkey Potpie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
2 pies (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
With golden brown crust and scrumptious filling, these comforting potpies will warm you down to your toes. Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. They bake and cut beautifully. —Laurie Jensen, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
25/25
Baked Custard
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made this baked custard recipe as a teenager and still enjoy it as a winter warm-up. My dad says it's the best custard he's ever eaten! — Deb Brass, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.