Recipes Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips SPAM® Brand 32 Slammin' Spam Recipes Keep a few cans of Spam in the pantry for super-fast weeknight dinners. By Hayley Sugg Updated on January 18, 2024 Close Keep a few cans of Spam in the pantry for super-fast weeknight dinners. Spam is actually a wonderful source of quick protein, often used in place of bacon or ham in recipes like tacos, burgers, stir-fries, quesadillas, and other simple, family-friendly recipes. So grab a can, and let's get Spammin'! Here are 28 of our favorite ways to use Spam. 01 of 33 Air Fryer Spam Fries with Spicy Dipping Sauce View Recipe "These air fryer Spam fries are far crispier on the outside than you would get in a skillet on the stovetop, and the inside stays nice and tender," says Soup Loving Nicole. 02 of 33 Breakfast SPAMadillas View Recipe Melissa Goff Make these fun breakfast quesadillas with just six ingredients, including Spam. 03 of 33 Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls View Recipe "Four simple ingredients—luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), jalapeños, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese—fill these jalapeño popper fried egg rolls," says Chef Mo. 04 of 33 Spam and Green Onion Casserole View Recipe Take the classic egg casserole up a notch with this easy and flavorful recipe. 05 of 33 Spam® Musubi View Recipe Joanna "A popular snack in Hawaii, it's a type of sushi with marinated cooked spam. I got this recipe from a local Hawaiian friend," says user Rashad Maiden. What Is Spam Made Of? 06 of 33 Spam® and Eggs View Recipe Kevoliva You just need three ingredients for this hearty breakfast recipe. 07 of 33 Breaded Spam® Steaks View Recipe Melissa Goff "Mmmm...we get these in chunks at the Minnesota State Fair as 'Spam Curds.' Drizzle with ranch and barbeque sauce," says user Purplebombshell. 15 Over-the-Top Carnival and Fair Foods You Can Make at Home 08 of 33 Spam® Tacos View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Shredding the Spam® gives it more surface area to get extra crispy when pan-fried. 09 of 33 Spam®, Cheese, and Spinach Muffins View Recipe Melissa Goff "This recipe is totally forgiving. We really liked the thickness. The basil was wonderful but felt you could leave it out with the SPAM. It's a keeper for sure," says recipe reviewer Melissa Goff. 10 of 33 Spam® and Potato Soup View Recipe Allrecipes Trusted Brands This remake of classic potato soup swaps Spam® for traditionally used bacon. 11 of 33 Spam® Pizza Burgers View Recipe bd.weld "Lunch meat, cheese, and chili are blended and baked onto buns to make delicious pizza-like treats. Quick and simple," says user C Bogardus. 12 of 33 Candied Spam® with Bacon View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole This sweet and savory dish also has a kick of heat thanks to the addition of black pepper. 13 of 33 Spam® Fries with Spicy Garlic Sriracha Dipping Sauce View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "Deliciously salty and the kids loved them! The key is making sure they are crisp all around," says recipe creator The Gruntled Gourmand. 14 of 33 Spam®aroni and Cheese View Recipe Spamaroni and Cheese. Jennifer Aleman For when you need a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is doled out in about half an hour. More 30-Minute Meal Recipes 15 of 33 Spam® Burgers View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole "These tasty open-face Spam burgers are simple to make. Few ingredients, quick cooking time, and great taste," says user J Meissner. 16 of 33 Breakfast Spam®adillas View Recipe Melissa Goff All your breakfast favorites are conveniently wrapped in a tortilla for easy grabbing-and-going. 17 of 33 Island-Style Fried Rice View Recipe Angela F. "Everyone in Hawaii has their own version of fried rice. This is mine," says recipe developer chen. 16 Ways to Make Easy Weeknight Fried Rice 18 of 33 Mini Spam® Sandwiches View Recipe Buckwheat Queen These little sandwiches are a great finger food for your next potluck or party. 22 Finger Foods So Good You'll Add Them to Your Dinner Plans 19 of 33 Spam®-a-licious Not-So-Caesar Salad View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole "Don't underestimate the Spam," says user Jemma. "When cooked, it is almost indistinguishable from crispy bacon. Give it a try!" 20 of 33 Bacon Spam® and Potato Pancakes View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Have leftover mashed potatoes on-hand? This easy recipe will use them up. 17 Clever Uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes 21 of 33 Spam® Puffs View Recipe gammaray (= "This got me first place in a Spam cookoff," says user KerryT. "They are fast and easy hors d'oeuvres and are always a hit during Sunday football!" 15 Easy Game Day Snacks You Can Make With Only 5 Ingredients or Less 22 of 33 Spam® Cakes View Recipe Diana71 Now there's no need to cook your pancakes and Spam® separately thanks to this all-encompassing recipe. 23 of 33 Spam® on the Go View Recipe CrystalRose438 "A can of Spam, spaghetti noodles, green onions, and garlic all sautéed with soy sauce and sesame oil," describes recipe creator Claudine. 24 of 33 Barbecued Spam® Sandwiches View Recipe Patty Cakes Hearty Spam®, tangy slaw, and sweet barbecue sauce combine in this delicious sandwich. 25 of 33 Spam® Pad Thai View Recipe Allrecipes Trusted Brands "It was a really good simple recipe for when you're low on time but want something yummy," says user Mikaela Bello. 15 Freezer-Friendly Asian Dinners 26 of 33 Candied Spam® Waffles View Recipe Allrecipes Trusted Brands This recipe provides a sweet and savory breakfast with extra crunchy edges thanks to crisped up Spam®. 27 of 33 Broiled Burgers with Spam® View Recipe Kaye Lynn "Try these," says recipe reviewer Kaye Lynn. "You will be amazed at how good they are." 28 of 33 Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew) View Recipe Alison Madalinski "This dish started after the Korean War when food was in short supply," says recipe creator Hingle McCringleberry. "Canned ham, hot dogs, and beans were taken from American military bases and mixed with traditional Korean kimchi, vegetables, noodles, and spicy seasonings to create a delicious spicy and hearty stew." 29 of 33 French Toast and Spam® Sandwiches View Recipe PATTI EVERT Four ingredients are all that's needed to create this impressive breakfast dish. More Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes 30 of 33 Hot pa-Spam®-mi Sandwich View Recipe SPAM® User Buckwheat Queen describes these sandwiches as "addictive." 31 of 33 Over Easy Spam®-ocado Hash View Recipe bd.weld Avocado and lime make this breakfast have a south-of-the-border flair. 32 of 33 Spicy Teriyaki Spam® and Pineapple on a Hawaiian Roll View Recipe Melissa Goff Spicy Sriracha and sweet pineapples combine for a balanced bite-size sandwich. 33 of 33 More Inspiration Loco Moco. Chef John Say Aloha to Our Best Hawaiian Recipes Tahitian Spam® 24 Recipes That Start With Canned Tuna Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit