50 Five-Star Recipes We're Loving Right Now

These are the top 50 recipes that the Allrecipes community have been saving, making, and reviewing this month.

cheesy beef and pasta casserole in a white casserole dish with a portion taken out on a separate plate.
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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Banana Muffins

a close up view of a single banana muffin with a couple more in soft focus behind.
Dianne

"Have made this recipe a couple times now. It truly is a HUGE HIT each time I make them! Will need to start making them in double batches!" —Ray Robinson

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Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Close up on a serving of Christmas breakfast sausage casserole on a plate with remaining in a red casserole dish behind.

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"I am constantly being asked for this recipe everytime I make it. So easy to put together. Best way to feed many for a stress free morning meal." —Allrecipes Member

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Baked Dijon Salmon

mid angle looking at a sheet pan of baked dijon salmon fillets with a fork-full taken off one fillet

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"I made this tonight and it was delicious. My husband devoured it and asked when I would make it again. I made it as is. I wouldn’t change a thing." —Julie Evans

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Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

"The crumble came out golden and crispy. A good and simple recipe." –Yoly

05 of 50

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

high angle looking at a single pumpkin chocolate chip muffin with a piece broken off and another muffin on a plate

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"So good and moist. Just the right balance of pumpkin and chocolate." —HannahG

06 of 50

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

slightly less than overhead view of rotisserie chicken stuffing casserole served in a casserole dish with a serving taking out

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"My husband made this and he doesn't usually cook and never makes casseroles. This was SO delicious. I'm sure if he could do it and it turned out so well this recipe must be amazing. I loooooved it. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe..." —Ash Rinebolt

07 of 50

Broccoli Salad

an overhead, close up view of fresh broccoli salad with red onions and broccoli in a bowl

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"So, so good! I actually like broccoli now! I made this recipe EXACTLY as stated and it is PERFECT as written." —SquirrellyGirly

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Chicken Milanese

close up view of Chicken Milanese with lemon wedges and herbs
naples34102

“Great recipe. Easy, quick, crunchy, and delish!” —Cari

09 of 50

Easy White Chicken Chili

high angle looking at a brown bowl of white chicken chili with beans and fresh herbs

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

“This recipe is quick and very tasty. I like that I usually have all the ingredients on hand (with the exception of cilantro). It tasted even better the next day!” –sarahp

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Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

a close up view on a single serving of gourmet mushroom risotto

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"By far the best risotto I have eaten. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I thought my mother's recipe was good, but this one takes it all." —Cristian Lagarini

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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole

cheesy beef and pasta casserole in a white casserole dish with a portion taken out on a separate plate.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This was divine. I can't wait until dinner time tomorrow when we can eat leftovers. My husband and I will definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe." —ShebasMom

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Homemade Beef Stew

a top down view on a bowl of classic beef stew.

humblepieliving

"I have made many stew recipes and this is hands down the winner! The combination of seasonings, especially the rosemary, knock it out of the park!" —dbellmaine

13 of 50

Homemade Smash Burgers

a homemade smash burger in an orange basket served with french fries.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Excellent! From now on, this will be the only way I'll make burgers!" —BILL

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Juicy Roasted Chicken

an overhead view of a beautifully roast chicken in a roasting pan.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Best roast chicken recipe ever. The smells wile roasting are intoxicating and it is the juiciest roast chicken." —Daniel White

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

high angle looking at a bowl of baked sweet potatoes

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"A great alternative to oven baked french fries. Will definitely make it again!" —Woody W.

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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million-Dollar Spaghetti in a casserole dish
Baking Nana

"I love making baked spaghetti and am always looking for different recipes to enhance the flavors. This is spot on! The cream cheese brings out a rich and creamy flavor while the pasta sauce gives it a real zing!" —Lucky

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Grandma's Cornbread Dressing

Grandma's Corn Bread Dressing

"Turned out PERFECTLY. Exactly how I remember my Nanny's house smelling for every Thanksgiving and Christmas!" —Samantha Azar

18 of 50

Basic Biscuits

a heaping pile of fresh golden-brown basic biscuits in a towel lined basket

Rita Pellegrini / Allrecipes

"EXCELLENT recipe! First time I ever made biscuits that weren't as heavy as rocks. My husband grew up on home made biscuits and thought they were as good as any he had ever eaten." —Wander'sWorld

19 of 50

Green Beans Almondine

close up view of Green Beans Almondine in a white baking dish
France C

"Compliments from everyone! It was delicious!!" —Joan Ford Dyer

20 of 50

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

A slice of chocolate cake seen from the back, with fudge frosting piped along the top and bottom edges

Dianne

""I make this cake all the time and my family loves it. They request it any time they get the chance to. Also, on top of that it is so easy to prepare and cook!" —Kali Hintz

21 of 50

Oven Fried Chicken

overhead angle looking down at a plate of golden brown oven fried chicken

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"Oh goodness, is this a delicious recipe. I just finished a piece of this chicken and it was fabulous – and I was eating cold leftovers. —JENMI

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Coconut Macaroons

mid angle looking at a plate stacked with coconut macaroons

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"It is very easy to make and tastes DELICIOUS as-is. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the outside. Didn’t hurt to dip in melted chocolate either!” —Love2bake

23 of 50

New York-Style Cheesecake

cheesecake with fruit topping and sauce
Renee

"“It's so versatile and I love the citrus accents. Definitely my go-to recipe!” —Cowazy22

24 of 50

Perfect Flat Iron Steak

overhead angle, looking down at sliced flat iron steak on a wooden board

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"Best steak ever. I can't believe how good such a cheap cut could be." —TxLady2

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Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks
patrick

“Restaurant quality. Everyone was blown away by how delicious this was." —Patty Preston Anderson

26 of 50

Oreo Balls

a pile of milk chocolate and white chocolate covered Oreo cookie balls
Meredith Food Studio

"I make these for work and they vanish almost instantly with rave reviews from everyone. They're super easy to make and once you get your rhythm down they're fairly quick to make as well." —ImplosionsOfJello

27 of 50

Simple Beef Stroganoff

close up view of beef stroganoff in a pan, next to a kitchen towel

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"Quick, easy, and tasted delicious. Perfect when you don't have much time, but need to fill hungry bellies." —alie king

28 of 50

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

high angle, close up on a plate of three fiesta slow cooker shredded chicken tacos
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is the easiest way imaginable to make moist, flavorful shredded chicken." —Lori Bennett

29 of 50

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

overhead looking down at a few sausage stuffed jalapeños

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"These are delicious! I made them for an appetizer for Christmas dinner and they were gone in a heartbeat — I'm glad I ate one before I set them out." —Jennifer Johnston Gorohoff

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Cocktail Meatballs

image of Cocktail Meatballs in a heated chafing dish
Allrecipes Magazine

"These were a HIT! I normally shy away from making meatballs from scratch, but this recipe was easy and quick for me." —angelglea

31 of 50

Banoffee Pie

a low angle view looking at a single, plated slice of banoffee pie.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Absolutely FABULOUS. Great texture and flavor. The family LOVED it!!!” —JennyM

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Cranberry Brie Bites

cranberry brie bites on white plate
AllrecipesPhoto

"I've made these to take to a couple of parties now, and they always get rave reviews. Simple and quick to make, but so much great flavor, and they look festive." —Jeff Brown

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

a super close up view of bacon ranch pasta salad.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"I made this salad exactly as the recipe called for. It was delicious. Served it for company last night and everyone loved it, even one of the 'picky' eaters." —carrottop

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Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

close up view of a Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts on a white platter
Allrecipes Magazine

"This was a very nice, updated way to prepare beets. The flavor combination works great." —Laura

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Garlic Bread Spread

Garlic Bead Spread recipe on toasted bread in a basket

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is the only garlic spread I use! Have made it many times and everyone loves it. Made no changes to recipe. Thanks for sharing." —eve

36 of 50

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

"I made this for a large gathering. It was easy, inexpensive, and tastes great." —Frenchie

37 of 50

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe on a pink cake stand

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is a fabulous recipe. I was trying to duplicate the pound cake that my parent's neighbor gives them every Christmas — the perfect pound cake in my book — and this is it!" —cassarugh

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To Die For Blueberry Muffins

To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Dianne

"I love this recipe so much! It’s easy and delicious. I’ve made it so many times that it has become a household standard to make every week." —C Pierre

39 of 50

Italian Wedding Soup

Overhead view of Italian Wedding Soup with carrots, greens, orzo pasta and meatballs in a white bowl

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"Made this tonight and it was WONDERFUL! The broth had a great flavor and the soup itself was nice and light." —Pat-Perry

40 of 50

Baked Apples

close up on a baking dish of baked apples
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"I already memorized this recipe because of how simple it is. I make it whenever and it is quite good." —Nelly Krejpowicz

41 of 50

Banana Banana Bread

loaf of Banana Banana Bread with butter
Meredith Food Studios

"It was super moist and better than most of the bananas breads I have eaten. This recipe raised the bar pretty high." —Zanstar

42 of 50

Butter Flaky Pie Crust

close up view of a buttery flaky pie crust
Lindsey Hayes

"This was my first time ever making a pie crust and it turned out great (and beautiful). No more store-bought for me. There really is a difference!" —Evan

43 of 50

Cheeseburger Soup

Close up view of cheeseburger soup with cheese and green onions in a bowl with a spoonful of soup

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"A simple, hearty and great tasting meal for both kids and parents." —SamLegg

44 of 50

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

mid angle looking at two cups of vanilla pudding with a spoonful coming out of one

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"It’s a really easy and simple recipe and is absolutely delicious!" —Jules Jennings

45 of 50

Soft Oatmeal Cookies

closeup of an appealing plate of uniformly sized oatmeal cookies with lightly browned edges
Holiday Baker

"Absolutely PERFECT. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. My son said that the texture on the outside reminded him of the edges of brownies!" —MrsNavarro

46 of 50

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

close up of Mashed Potatoes, loaded with cheese, bacon and chives in a bowl
naples34102

"This was so yummy! I upped the recipe to 20 servings for a Thanksgiving potluck and couldn't have been happier." —Heather McCarthy

47 of 50

Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup

close up view of Creamy Mushroom Soup in a bowl on top of a kitchen towel, garnished with mushrooms and herbs

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"The flavor is absolutely delicious. If you love mushrooms and want to feel like a professional chef, make this soup. Outstanding recipe, Chef John!" —gellerd

48 of 50

Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing

Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing

"I liked this salad a lot! The flavors combine really really well, and it is so quick and easy to throw together!" —Kim

49 of 50

Vegan Brownies

close up view of vegan brownies with cocoa powder sprinkled on top
kevin chavarria

"You'd never know it's vegan if you didn't know. I've had so many requests for my recipe when I take these to a potluck." —blakevj

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My Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake

My Crispy Mashed Potato Pancake on a white plate
j a n e

"These were so simple to make and are such a good way to use up leftovers." —Scott Juryn

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