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Category: 5 ingredients or less

“Minimalist Magic” – Embrace the beauty of simplicity with our “5 ingredients or less” category. Here at ChampsDiet.com, we believe in making cooking accessible and enjoyable, even with the most basic pantry. These recipes demonstrate how a few ingredients, when combined thoughtfully, can create dishes that are both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ideal for beginners, busy individuals, or anyone who appreciates the art of minimalist cooking.

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Lunch Box Pizzas
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacks

Lunch Box Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ( 10 biscuits)1/4 cup tomato...

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Delicious Saltines
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Delicious Saltines

Ingredients: 24 saltines ( aprox)3/4 cup butter1/2 cup sugar2 cups chocolate chips Directions: Line...

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Bacon Wrap Arounds
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Bacon Wrap Arounds

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons sugar10 slices...

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Peanut Butter Polvoron
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Peanut Butter Polvoron

Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham crackers, crushed1/3 cup Equal sugar substitute1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 cup...

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Cheesy California Vegetables
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessVegetables

Cheesy California Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages california-blend frozen vegetables8 ounces processed cheese ( velveeta)6 tablespoons...

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Crunchy Oat Cereal
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Crunchy Oat Cereal

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups large rolled oats1 1/4 cups roughly chopped pecans ( you...

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Robust Italian Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Robust Italian Salad

Ingredients: 6 slices hard salami, cut in half1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing1 (16 ounce)...

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Peas and Peanuts
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Peas and Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen peas, thrawed1 (16 ounce) packages Spanish peanuts1 cup...

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Spicy Hot Crackers
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Spicy Hot Crackers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups canola oil1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix2 tablespoons red...

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Tomato on Toast
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Tomato on Toast

Ingredients: 2 slices tomatoes1 slice toasted English muffins2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese1 dash italian...

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Peanut Butter Puffs (Only 3 Ingredients)
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Peanut Butter Puffs (Only 3 Ingredients)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter20 vanilla wafers or 20 Ritz crackers80 miniature marshmallows Directions:...

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Yum Yum Yogurt
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Yum Yum Yogurt

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fruit ( fresh or frozen)1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt1 teaspoon Splenda...

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Cheese Zombies
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessBreads

Cheese Zombies

Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen bread dough16 ounces cheddar cheese ( or cheese of your...

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Yummy Lemon Chicken
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 8 large chicken pieces, w/ bones but i am sure boneless would work...

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Spicy Pretzels
5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Pretzels

Ingredients: 1/4 lb small pretzels1/4 cup crisco vegetable oil1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley...

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Grilled Ciabatta Bread
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Grilled Ciabatta Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 large garlic cloves1 tomatoes,...

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Mom Florence's Baked Chicken
5 ingredients or lessMeatPoultry

Mom Florence’s Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) whole chickens1 cup onions5 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper...

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Easy Chocolate Berry Trifle
5 ingredients or lessDessertKid Friendly

Easy Chocolate Berry Trifle

Ingredients: 3 cups cold milk2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages chocolate flavor instant pudding and...

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Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizer
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 (10 inch) tortillas ( any flavour)1 (250 g) containers cream cheese with...

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Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans

Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 large shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter, room temperature1 lb...

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Japanese Miso Soup
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSoups & stews

Japanese Miso Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red miso ( fermented soybean paste)1 tablespoon white miso ( fermented...

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Easy Cheese Ball
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Easy Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, soften1 (4 ounce) packages chipped beef, chopped...

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S'more Wraps
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

S’more Wraps

Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter8 8-inch flour tortillas2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup miniature...

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Simple Syrup Iced Tea
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Simple Syrup Iced Tea

Ingredients: 5 cups water1/2 cup sugar6 -7 tea bags Directions: Heat water to boiling.For...

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Jalapeno Poppers
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened15 jalapeno peppers2 eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Batter
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons oil1 eggs Directions: Mix all...

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Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta

Ingredients: 1 lb dried egg noodles or 1 lb egg pasta1/2 cup butter6 ounces...

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< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Grilled Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread ( approx. 16 oz.)1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Corn Dog Twists
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacks

Corn Dog Twists

Ingredients: 1 (11 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated cornbread twists dough8 hot dogs1 tablespoon butter,...

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Angel's Tomato Cucumber Salad
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessSalads

Angel’s Tomato Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced1 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced1/2 cup red...

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Old Fashioned Ham Glaze
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessMeat

Old Fashioned Ham Glaze

Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon dry mustard2 -4 tablespoons vinegar Directions: Combine all...

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Shmaltz
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessFor large groups

Shmaltz

Ingredients: 3 chicken fat, and skin ( from 3 chickens)1 large onionssalt, to taste...

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Dressed Up
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessBeans

Dressed Up, Slow Cooked Canned Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 -2 can bush baked beans ( the size of the cans and...

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Apricot Congealed Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Apricot Congealed Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple1 (3 ounce) boxes apricot gelatin1 cup buttermilk1...

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Pat's Blue Margarita
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Pat’s Blue Margarita

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen limeade concentrate1 1/2 cups tequila3/4 cup blue curacao1/4 cup...

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Baked Catalina Chicken
5 ingredients or lessFor large groupsMain dish

Baked Catalina Chicken

Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken pieces ( wings, legs, thighs)1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry...

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Linda's Perfect Popovers
5 ingredients or lessBreadsOven

Linda’s Perfect Popovers

Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon melted butter2 large...

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Lil Smokie Wraps
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Lil Smokie Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb Little Smokies sausages1 lb bacon1/8 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute Directions:...

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Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sliced...

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Peppered Cheese Crisps
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Peppered Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 2 round pita bread, 6 inch1/4 cup mayonnaise1 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 cup parmesan...

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Icing-in-the-Cake Cake
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Icing-in-the-Cake Cake

Ingredients: 4 eggs1 cup water1/2 cup oil1 (18 1/4 ounce) boxes butter pecan cake...

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Seafoam Salad - Dessert
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Seafoam Salad – Dessert

Ingredients: 1 pint cottage cheese1 (4 ounce) containers Cool Whip, defrosted1 (3 ounce) boxes...

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Easy Rolls
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Easy Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1/2 cup butter1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream Directions: Melt butter...

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Maple Pancake Syrup (Low-Carb)
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Maple Pancake Syrup (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Splenda granular ( not packets)1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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Raspberry Royale
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Raspberry Royale

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons raspberry liqueur1/2 pint fresh raspberries750 ml of good champagne, chilled Directions:...

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Peppermint Ice Cream (from Cooking Light)
5 ingredients or lessDessertFrozen desserts

Peppermint Ice Cream (from Cooking Light)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk, divided2 large egg yolks2 teaspoons vanilla1 (14...

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Goof Balls
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessFor large groups

Goof Balls

Ingredients: 2 (10 count) packages refrigerated biscuits20 milk chocolate candy kisses2/3-3/4 cup miniature marshmallows1/4...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessVegetables

Garlic Beets

Ingredients: 6 medium beets3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, crushedsalt...

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Sharp Cheddar Potato Bake
5 ingredients or lessOvenSide dishes

Sharp Cheddar Potato Bake

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed1 cup mayonnaise ( no substitutions)1/2 cup...

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Strawberry Napoleon
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Strawberry Napoleon

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen ( half of a 1.1LB package)1...

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Chunky Monkey
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Chunky Monkey

Ingredients: 1 bananas, peeled2 tablespoons peanut butter1 small tortillas Directions: Spread peanut butter over...

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Ultimate Quesadillas
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Ultimate Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks1 (10 ounce)...

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Herb Salami Roll Ups
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Herb Salami Roll Ups

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas8 ounces cream cheese with herbssliced salami Directions: Spread each tortilla...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Olive Parmesan Beer Bread

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups self-rising flour12 ounces beer, freshly opened,chilled or room temperature1 cup...

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Crock Pot Nacho Pork Chops
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Crock Pot Nacho Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed nacho cheese soup2 teaspoons...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Turkey Pastrami Roll

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry1/2 lb sliced turkey breast1/2 lb sliced pastrami6 ounces Dijonnaise mustard...

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Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream...

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Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOven

Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) boxes rice pilaf mix3 -6 pork chops1 teaspoon oilsaltpepper...

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Greg's Reunion Dressing
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Greg’s Reunion Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 cup blue cheese1 grated pearspepper Directions:...

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Easy Green Beans
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Easy Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoons McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak...

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