Here are the Top 10 Recipe Posts of 2017 from Meatloaf and Melodrama. These reader favorites were the most-viewed easy recipes on the blog during the year, and they show just how much everyone loves simple dinners, classic desserts, comforting sides and practical family meals.
At the end of each year, I like to look back and count down the most popular recipe posts on the blog. It is always fun to see which easy recipes readers came back to again and again, and it is also a helpful way for new visitors to discover some of the best-loved dishes shared throughout the year.
This list includes a little bit of everything: one-pot dinners, sheet pan meals, slow cooker favorites, holiday side dishes, easy breakfasts and no-bake desserts. Some of these recipes have steadily grown in popularity over time, while others became reader favorites almost immediately. One newer recipe, Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef, was especially popular right from the start.
I am also planning to share more Instant Pot and pressure cooker recipes, along with more easy family recipes that do not require any special equipment. The goal is always to keep dinner simple, flavorful and realistic for busy days, holidays, weekends and everyday cooking.
Thank you so much for reading, cooking, sharing and following along. This countdown would not exist without readers who make these recipes part of their own kitchens. Now, here are the most-viewed recipe posts of 2017, counting down from number 10 to number 1.
Top 10 Recipe Posts of 2017 from Meatloaf and Melodrama
10. 21 Easy One Pot Dinner Recipes — This collection proves that readers love easy one-pot dinner recipes. Meals that come together in a single pan or pot are perfect for busy nights, especially when you want a homemade dinner without a pile of dishes afterward.
9. Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef — This easy Instant Pot dinner became popular very quickly. It is a comforting shells and beef recipe made simple in the pressure cooker, and there is also a stovetop version for anyone who prefers traditional cooking.
8. Easy Stove Top Candied Yams — This holiday side dish was especially popular during the holiday season. It is a simple stove top version of candied yams, making it a convenient option when oven space is limited.
7. Sheet Pan BBQ Smoked Sausage — This sheet pan dinner is one of our favorite easy recipes. It is practical, flavorful and simple to clean up, which makes it a great choice for nights when you want dinner on the table without extra work.
6. Easy Swiss Steak Recipe — Readers really enjoyed this easy vintage recipe. It is the kind of comforting dish that feels familiar, hearty and satisfying, and I was so happy to find it and share it on the blog.
5. Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Meatballs — These slow cooker meatballs are a great option for an easy dinner or for entertaining. The recipe is simple, flexible and ideal when you want something warm and flavorful with minimal effort.
4. Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage Dinner — This recipe is perfect for kielbasa lovers and anyone who enjoys easy sheet pan meals. It is a reliable dinner idea that keeps prep and cleanup simple while still delivering plenty of comfort.
3. Strawberry Jello Fruit Salad — This is another vintage recipe from my mom and grandma. It is a sweet, nostalgic fruit salad that works well for potlucks, holidays and family gatherings.
2. Crispy Sausage Egg Breakfast Burritos — Readers loved this easy grab-and-go breakfast idea. These breakfast burritos are a practical choice for busy mornings when you want something hearty, portable and satisfying.
1. No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert — This retro dessert comes straight from my grandma’s collection, and it was the most popular recipe post of 2017. No-bake desserts are always useful, especially when you want something sweet and simple without turning on the oven.
Wishing you all happy cooking in the New Year. Thank you again for making these easy recipes part of your meals, celebrations and family traditions.