Morning Minute: 2025 - the Blur That Was

These were the most popular and the most printed recipes here on The Country Cook this year. With millions of views and 5 star reviews, these were the favorite recipes of readers for 2025! MOST LOVED RECIPES THIS PAST YEAR People came from far and wide to come check out these Country Cook recipes this year. Whether it was from social media (like Facebook, Instagram or Tik Tok) or from a Google search, these were the recipes that folks wanted the most. And they made them too! With thousands of 5 star reviews, these weren’t just printed recipes, these are tried and true recipes! And many of these recipes have been continual favorites for several years now! See how they compare to the most popular recipes of 2024. Just click on any of the images or on the blue button that says “Read More” underneath the photos to take you to each recipe! They are in order from the top #1 recipe to number 10. Hope you all have an amazing, peaceful and joyous new year! Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas This recipe for creamy White Chicken Enchiladas is made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, green chiles and a delicious creamy white sauce! Read more Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Tender, juicy, flavorful chicken made in the Crock Pot – insanely simple too! Read more The Best Southern Fried Chicken If you want a crazy delicious chicken recipe, then it has to be this recipe for The Best Southern Fried Chicken. Crispy, flavorful and absolutely divine! Read more Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is an easy, one dish dinner that's a family favorite! Made with pantry staples- it's filling, and delicious! Read more Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is a super simple recipe. Flat strips of dough simmered in a yummy broth with tender chicken. Read more The Best Banana Pudding This Banana Pudding is a no-cook pudding recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese and pudding, fresh bananas and Nilla wafers! Read more Chicken Noodle Casserole This easy Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is made with egg noodles, chicken breast, a creamy, tasty filling and topped with buttered bread crumbs! Read more Ground Beef Stroganoff This is the best Ground Beef Stroganoff. It’s a flavor-filled creamy hamburger gravy that is best served over egg noodles. Budget friendly, family friendly!  Read more Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs is an easy recipe made with frozen meatballs, sour cream, steak sauce, cream of mushroom and seasonings. Better than Ikea! Read more The Best Ham Salad The best ham salad recipe only requires leftover ham, mayonnaise, celery, onion and perfectly combined seasonings! Read more

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