12 Old School Back-Of-The-Box Recipes We Still Love

Sometimes, the best recipes are to be found on the back of boxes. Maybe your mom used to cut them out and collect them? Luckily, a lot of them have survived until the present day, and now they can be easily found on the Internet! We have 12 of the best ones here for you.
 

People used to use this stuff to make party mix and it worked really well. Mix 3 cups each of Corn, Rice, and Wheat Chex, plus 1 cup mixed nuts, 1 cup bite‑size pretzels, and 1 cup bagel chips. Melt 6 Tbsp butter, then stir in 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt, three quarters tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder for the cereal and co. There you have it!
 

So many people know how to make Nestle Toll House Cookies, but just in case you don’t here’s the back-of-box recipe: Whip up 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. Cream 1 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup each granulated and brown sugar, then beat in 1 tsp vanilla and 2 eggs. Fold in 2 cups Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips (plus nuts if you're feeling fancy). Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets, bake at 375 °F for 8–10 minutes, then cool on racks.
 

Okay, this sounds kinda gross and sometimes meets with mockery online, but you still want to learn how to make it, right? Betty Crocker has the recipe: Cook 1 lb lean ground beef and a chopped onion in a skillet, season with about 1/2 tsp salt. Spread it in a greased pie plate and sprinkle on 1 cup shredded cheddar. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup Bisquick mix, 1 cup milk, and 2 eggs, then pour over the beef. Bake at 400 °F for 25 minutes until set, let it rest, slice, and dig in!
 

Spinach is very good for you, so here’s one to try if you’re eating healthily. To make it, first thaw and dry a 10‑oz bag of frozen chopped spinach. Mix it with a 16‑oz tub of sour cream, 1 cup mayo, and 1 Knorr vegetable‑recipe‑mix packet. Stir in drained, chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions if you like. Chill for at least two hours. That’s it!
 

This one is… less healthy. To make Kraft Fantasy Fudge, mix 3 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter (or margarine), and 2/3 cup evaporated milk in a saucepan. Bring to a full boil, stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in a 12‑oz bag of chocolate chips until melted, then mix in a 7‑oz jar of marshmallow creme, 1 cup chopped walnuts, and 1 tsp vanilla. Spread into a greased pan, cool an hour, and cut into squares. Delicious.
 

These were advertised as “fun and fancy” and they are. To make your own, cream 1/2 cup plus 6 Tbsp softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar. Beat in 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon (and 1/2 tsp salt if you like), then 3 cups oats and 1 cup raisins. Drop by spoonfuls, bake 8–10 min until golden, cool, and eat!
 

Another healthy one, and a Thanksgiving favorite. The official Campbell’s website has the recipe. Stir together 1 can cream‑of‑mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp soy sauce, a dash of black pepper, 4 cups cooked green beans, and 2⁄3 cup French‑fried onions. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly, stir, top with remaining onions, then bake 5 more minutes until golden. Let it rest a bit before serving.
 

Another one people love to bring out for Thanksgiving! Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ginger, and 1/4 tsp cloves in a bowl. Beat in 2 eggs, then stir in a 15‑oz can of Libby’s pumpkin and a 12‑oz can of evaporated milk. Pour into an unbaked 9‑in deep‑dish pie shell. Bake 15 min at 425°F, then 40–50 min at 350°F until a clean knife comes out. Cool for two hours and enjoy!
 

This one has been around for a long time and it’s still going strong today. In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup Karo corn syrup (light or dark), 3/4 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 Tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, then pour into an unbaked pie crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes.
 

If you love meatloaf, then you gotta try this. Mix 1 cup dry bread crumbs, 1 small chopped onion, and the entire Lipton onion soup mix packet with 1 lb ground beef and 1 beaten egg. Press into a loaf pan, and bake for about an hour.
 

You’ve definitely tried these before in your life, right? They’re so easy to make! Simply melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over low heat, then stir in 4 cups mini marshmallows until smooth. Remove from heat, then mix in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Press the mixture into a greased pan. Let cool completely, then cut into squares.
 

Yet another Thanksgiving one! Get a saucepan and combine 12 ounces fresh Ocean Spray cranberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool. You can add orange zest or cinnamon for extra flavor!