The Top 10 Recipes We've Shared on Instagram

Of all the photos we've shared on the app, these are the ten that had you clicking for more.

slice of Cinnabon cinnamon roll cake with icing drizzled on top on a gray plate.
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

If you've ever scrolled through Allrecipes' Instagram feed, you've seen photo after gorgeous photo of delicious dishes from our own community. But of those photos, some just rise above and get the 'likes' and 'clicks' that blow the rest away. From decadent dips to creative cakes, these are the top recipes we've ever shared on Instagram, according to our followers.

01 of 10

Wedding Gift Spaghetti Sauce

a side view of a thick, meaty-looking red sauce on a plate of pasta with garlic bread in the background
Melissa Goff

Starting off strong with a red sauce unlike any other. What's with the name? Recipe author Dog Fish Head aka Fabius writes, "This recipe was given to me as part of a wedding gift recipe collection from a very dear friend." She adds, "It is rich, aromatic, flavorful, and makes A LOT. So please grab the biggest pot you can find."

Whether it's the intriguing name or the staying power of a comfort food like spaghetti sauce, this recipe garnered more attention on Instagram than all the rest.

02 of 10

The Best Thai Coconut Soup

close up view of Thai coconut soup in a bowl
Aja

With over 1,200 5-star reviews, this weeknight-friendly soup is not only popular on Instagram, but on our site as well. Packed with loads of Thai-inspired flavors, this riff on coconut curry from user Jessica is perennially on our 'Top 10' lists.

03 of 10

Baked Cowboy Dip

Oval platter full of a sausage and cheese dip topped with sliced green onions
Chef John

This dip is just one of two(!) cheesy baked dips from Chef John on the list. First up, we've got this Baked Cowboy Dip, which is kind of like a mashup between Tex Mex beef queso and Mexican street corn. Of this dip, Chef John writes, "Whether you eat it cold, piping hot right out of the oven, or after it's cooled a bit, you'll agree that this creamy, cheesy baked cowboy dip full of corn, tomatoes, and chile peppers is so addictive! Serve with thick corn chips."

04 of 10

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

Slice on cinnamon swirled cinnabon cake with icing drizzled on top.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Inspired by everyone's favorite food court treat, the smell of this cinnamon roll cake wafting through your kitchen will bring back all those mall memories. With a moist, fluffy cake batter and gorgeous swirls of cinnamon sugar, it's not hard to see why this cake gets all the 'likes' on Instagram. A drizzle of simple confectioners' sugar glaze really makes this picture perfect.

05 of 10

Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels

close up view of Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels on a white platter
Sheila LaLonde

Talk about Instagram-worthy. We could get lost in the mesmerizing swirls of these shockingly simple Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels. With just three ingredients and one brilliant store-bought shortcut, you'll have a party pass-around that will have people snapping photos and begging for the recipe.

06 of 10

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

a close up, low angle view of a stack of lemon cream cheese bars

Hello gorgeous! These springy Lemon Cream Cheese Bars may look tricky, but the only trick is how simple and easy they actually are to make. But don't take it from me—community member Johnna raves, "This was so easy to make and delicious. I took it to a gathering where there were several desserts, and this was gone in no time!"

07 of 10

Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

close up on a plate of two sour cream chicken enchiladas
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

What makes these New Mexican-style enchiladas so enchanted? It could be how easy and weeknight-friendly they are. It could be how delicious they turn out in under 30 minutes. What we do know for sure is that this recipe is a constant crowd-pleaser and the perfect solution that the ever-present dinner dilemma.

08 of 10

Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters

While you might not expect this simple veggie-forward appetizer to end up on this list, it makes sense. Think about it—when summer squash is in season, everyone's looking for new and exciting ways to use it up. These crispy, snack-able fritters are just the thing to put your zucchini bounty to good use! As many reviewers suggest, you can add your favorite spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or seasoning salt to boost and customize their flavor to your liking.

09 of 10

Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

close up view of Hot Sloppy Joe Dip in a white pot with baguette slices on a wooden cutting board in the background
Chef John

Leave it to Chef John to transform our favorite childhood comfort food into something inexplicably more delicious. This cheesy, beefy Sloppy Joe Dip is a slam dunk for a game day tailgate or watch party, or really any day (no special occasion needed!). Reviewer Stephanie writes, "Here is another perfect recipe from Chef John. I have made this dip several times and serve with the little baguette slices as Chef John recommends."

10 of 10

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A slice of Million Dollar Chicken Casserole being pulled from the baking dish with a silver serving spoon.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but this one is worth a million bucks...or at least the name would suggest that! This creamy, crunchy casserole relies on store-bought shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and cream of chicken soup to whip this dinner up in record time.

Recipe author Amanda Stanfield shares a few pointers: firstly, you can make this ahead of time and freeze it up to 4 months in advance for an even easier weeknight winner. She adds a few ways to customize this casserole, "To change up the flavor on this dish you can easily substitute in different types of rotisserie chicken like mojo or lemon-pepper, or garlic. You can also use just about any butter crisp cracker; Ritz has an assortment of flavored crackers that could be any easy way to switch up the flavor profile."


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