41 Spicy Recipes That’ll Blow Your Top

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41 Spicy Recipes That’ll Blow Your Top2/40 Spicy Mac and Cheese 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate side dish! —Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 673 calories, 50g fat (28g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 3/40 Spicy Chili

For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos

16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years’ worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five … was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g

sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 4/40 Mexican Street Corn Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Street Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 ear: 278 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 5/40 Spicy Corned Beef Tacos 2

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using leftovers in new and exciting ways is my personal cooking challenge. These fun tacos take my favorite Reuben ingredients and turn them into something totally different—and completely delicious. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 621 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1606mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein. 6/40 Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that’s perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors. —Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup ragu: 195 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 7/40 Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Crab Salad Tapas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served these at a

party and everyone went wild!

party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. —Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 145 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 8/40 Nacho Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Casserole Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat

Recipe Creator: Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 9/40 Cheeseburger Soup 726 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant serves a

similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me

similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn’t share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying a recipe I already had for potato soup. I was really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. —Joanie Shawhan, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 10/40 Spicy Cajun Potato Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Cajun Potato Salad Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here

This is a winner

in the South we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest, it has to have a kick! This is a winner. —Amanda West, Sibley, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 229 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 11/40 Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this tasty sausage and crescent roll

breakfast casserole for a baby shower

breakfast casserole for a baby shower. It saved the day: Preparing it ahead gave me more time to finish decorating for the party. —Melody Craft, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 283 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 12/40 Spicy Pumpkin Seeds 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in

a decorated jar to give as a gift

a decorated jar to give as a gift. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 103 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/40 Spicy White Chili 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can’t get enough spice, so I added green chiles and other seasonings until I’d created a quick and easy chili he’s wild about. —Carlene Bailey, Bradenton,

This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling

Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 324 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 14/40 Spicy Grilled Eggplant 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 88 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate

(3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein

(3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/40 Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken 58 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and children love this tender chicken with its spicy sauce. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give the dish some kick. —Sheri White, Higley, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g

sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 16/40 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g

It’s a timesaver that never fails to get rave reviews

protein. 17/40 Spicy French Dip 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If I’m cooking for a party or family get-together, I can put this beef in the slow cooker in the morning and then concentrate on other preparations. It’s a timesaver that never fails to get rave reviews. —Ginny Koeppen, Winnfield, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 18/40 Homemade Hot

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