36 Recipes With Evaporated Milk
Oct 26, 2021, Updated Jan 12, 2024
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This selection of 36 delicious recipes with evaporated milk are a great way to use up this pantry staple.
There is a good chance you might have a can of evaporated milk in the pantry. It’s a versatile ingredient that can be used for sweet and savory recipes, you can even put it in your coffee or tea.
So if you have wondered what you can do with evaporated milk, we have put together a wonderful list of amazing recipes, like this farmers casserole, that use this ingredient.
What is evaporated milk?
Evaporated milk is a canned cow’s milk, with no added sugar, that is shelf stable. Around 60% of water has been taken out of the fresh milk and then is homogenized and canned.
Evaporated milk is different from sweetened condensed milk. The main difference is that sweetened condensed milk has added sugar and requires less processing. You can typically find a can of evaporated milk on the baking aisle of the grocery store.
How long does evaporated milk last?
If you have leftovers or an open can, transfer it into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Crockpot French Toast Casserole
This Crockpot French Toast Casserole is bursting with all the flavors of autumn. Evaporated milk is used for the delicious caramel sauce to top this French toast casserole.
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Mickey Mouse Beignets
These Mickey beignets are crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. This fun treat allows you to bring the magic of Disney to your own kitchen.
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Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Tea is a deliciously creamy, mildly spiced, slightly-caffeinated, and refreshingly sweet drink made from tea, evaporated milk, and sugar. Popular in Southeast Asia and served in many Thai food restaurants, learn how to make Thai tea right at home with this easy-to-follow guide and recipe
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Zuppa Toscana
This zuppa toscana has all of the ingredients and flavors we know and love – spiced Italian sausage, hearty kale, al dente Yukon golds and a creamy Italian seasoned broth – but it’s a little lighter and lots tastier than the OG thanks to evaporated milk!
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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a thick and creamy soup that uses evaporated milk and a roux to achieve ultimate creaminess and sharp cheddar cheese, vegetables, and herbs for amazing flavor. With the Instant Pot, broccoli cheddar soup is ready to eat in 35 minutes.
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Minnesota Wild Rice Soup
Minnesota Wild Rice Soup is creamy and delicious with a rich broth and hearty wild rice. Perfect for a cozy, meatless meal!
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Smoked Queso Cheese Dip
Fire up the smoker and treat everybody to this amazing Smoked Queso Dip! Loaded with big and bold flavors, it’s always the hit of a party!
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Greek Style Macaroni and Cheese
If you’re looking for a way to brighten up and lighten up your old favorite Mac n’ Cheese, this baked version could be for you. Made with a quick secret ingredient ‘pasta sauce’, it’s much lighter than the classic. I also add feta and spinach for a surprising Greek twist!
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the make-ahead, freezer-friendly dish your holiday needs. Evaporated milk creates a creamy cheese sauce for this classic recipe. This mac and cheese with evaporated milk is sure to be a family favorite!
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Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Spaghetti Casserole is perfect for a large crowd. Add chicken and cheese to make it extra flavorful for a meal anyone can enjoy.
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Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese
This Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Casserole is far superior to the boxed version! An easy recipe that only requires a few ingredients!
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German Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
German Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are as delicious as they sound! Chewy chocolate chip cookies topped with an incredible pecan-coconut frosting will remind you of German Chocolate cake.
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Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Easy chocolate cherry cake is a moist and delicious chocolate cake filled with cherries and topped with chocolate ganache. A great cake for any occasion!
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Crustless Pumpkin Pie with evaporated milk is a great alternative for those who trying to cut down on carbs around the holidays or for those with a gluten allergy.
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Mexican Sweet Corn Cake
Pan de Elote, or Mexican Sweet Corn Cake, is a yummy treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, it’s always delicious to eat.
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Coquito Tres Leches Cake
Coquito Tres Leches cake, or milk cake, combines the drink of the season with a lovable cake made with coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. This cake has a creamy, rich texture. Use alcohol-free or regular coquito to accommodate your diners.
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Pound Cake
This Easy Homemade Pound Cake is a recipe that you’ll want to keep! It’s an easy pound cake loaf made with all butter and evaporated milk.
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Southern sweet potato pie recipe is a delicious additional to a seasonal and fall dessert table. This sweet potato pie is made with spices and evaporated milk which gives it a creamy richness.
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Butterfinger Cake
Bakers, start your engines. We put a made-from-scratch spin on a poke cake favorite, and the results are going to exceed your sweet tooth’s wildest dreams. This Butterfinger Cake is absolutely phenomenal, and the batter comes stacked with a duo of peanut buttery goodness thanks to creamy peanut butter and chopped Butterfinger candy bars!
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Fantasy Fudge
This Fantasy Fudge is a tried and true recipe that never fails! Evaporated milk fudge is a wonderful dessert to give as a gift or serve at a party.
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Nut Goodie Bars
These Nut Goodies bars are a creamy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth combination of chocolate and maple nougat!
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German Chocolate Brownie Dessert
Make this decadent 3 layer German chocolate brownie dessert recipe.
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Pumpkin Biscoff Pie with Candied Pecans
A European spin on a classic American pie! This creamy pumpkin pie mixed with cookie butter (Biscoff) and topped with chewy pecans inside a buttery, flaky crust may just be the ultimate holiday dessert.
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German Chocolate Cupcakes
Delicious chocolate cake topped with an irresistible homemade coconut pecan frosting. If you’ve never had homemade German chocolate cake you are in for a treat!
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Mint Oreo Ice Cream
This delicious, creamy, mint Oreo ice cream recipe is so easy to make! It’s egg-free with only 5 ingredients and no ice cream maker required!
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Buster Bar Ice Cream
This decadent layered Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert was inspired by Dairy Queen’s famous Buster Bar. This layered ice cream dessert has a decadent homemade fudge topping.
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7 Layer Bars
With a rich, buttery graham cracker crust and a salty-sweet topping loaded with chocolate chips, butterscotch, coconut, and chopped nuts, this bar cookie recipe is checking all the flavor boxes.
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Pecan Praline
Pralines are a tantalizing combination of brown sugar and pecans and a classic southern treat. With our easy pecan praline recipe you can make this melt-in-your-mouth candy at home anytime in less than an hour!
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Chocolate Flan
Chocoflan Cake Recipe – this easy latin cake is moist and delicious. A combination of flan and chocolate cake with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfect dessert!
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Pistachio Cream Pie
This unpretentious and completely irresistible pie is perfectly sweet and extra creamy with delicious pistachio flavor. This beautifully luscious pie consists of a shortbread cookie crust filled with a pistachio mousse that’s studded with sweet pineapple and topped with fresh whipped cream, toasted coconut, and crunchy pistachios for a treat that’s love at first bite.
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Pumpkin Praline Pie
A richly spiced pumpkin custard layer is topped with a sticky sweet pecan praline and baked to perfection. This Praline Pumpkin Pie takes this Thanksgiving standard to a delicious new level!
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Frozen Key Lime Pie
Calling all key lime lovers! This easy Frozen Key Lime Pie is a perfect summer dessert. It’s whipped together in 15 minutes and will cool down your day with tangy sweetness.
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Traditional Hot Cocoa Recipe
This creamy hot chocolate with evaporated milk is simple to make and so much better than the powdered mix.
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Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
This easy slow cooker rice pudding with evaporated milk can be made in the slow cooker. Creamy rice pudding is a simple, creamy and comforting dessert.
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Creamy Caramel Sauce
Caramel sauce with evaporated milk is super creamy and delicious. A foolproof recipe that tastes great on ice cream, cake, brownies and more.
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Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Broccoli with cheese sauce is a classic side dish. Crisp tender broccoli florets are covered with a creamy, cheese sauce made with evaporated milk and cheese.
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Did you try any of these recipes? Let me know which one in the comments.
