Best 5 Spam A Roni Recipes

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Calling all Spam lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with Spam-A-Roni, a delightful and versatile dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. This iconic dish combines the irresistible taste of Spam with the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese, resulting in a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a fun and playful dish for a party, or a nostalgic trip down memory lane, Spam-A-Roni has got you covered. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that will leave you craving for more. So, grab your favorite Spam can, boil some water, and let's dive into the world of Spam-A-Roni!

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Spam-A-Roni:** Experience the timeless flavors of the original Spam-A-Roni recipe. This classic dish features tender macaroni, savory Spam, and a creamy cheese sauce that comes together in perfect harmony.

2. **Spam-A-Roni with Vegetables:** Elevate your Spam-A-Roni by adding a colorful array of vegetables. This recipe incorporates crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh spinach, creating a vibrant and nutritious dish that's packed with flavor.

3. **Spicy Spam-A-Roni:** Bring the heat with this spicy rendition of Spam-A-Roni. A blend of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika adds a fiery kick to the classic recipe, creating a dish that's sure to awaken your senses.

4. **Spam-A-Roni Casserole:** Transform Spam-A-Roni into a hearty and comforting casserole. This recipe layers macaroni, Spam, cheese sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, resulting in a golden brown and irresistibly cheesy dish that's perfect for a family meal.

5. **Spam-A-Roni Bites:** Create fun and bite-sized appetizers with Spam-A-Roni bites. Simply combine the cooked Spam-A-Roni mixture with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings, then bake until golden brown. Serve these tasty morsels with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful party snack.

6. **Spam-A-Roni Soup:** Warm up on a chilly day with a hearty bowl of Spam-A-Roni soup. This comforting soup combines the classic flavors of Spam-A-Roni with a rich and flavorful broth, creating a satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy night in.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE RICE-A-RONI



Homemade Rice-a-Roni image

Provided by The Daring Gourmet

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown or white long-grain rice
½ cup orzo
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
3 cups broth of your choice
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon dried rosemary or herb of your choice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice, orzo and nuts and saute, stirring frequently, until half of the rice and orzo is browned.
  • Add the onion and cook for another two minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, salt and herbs and stir to combine.
  • Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook as you would normally cook rice, about 15-20 minutes (if using white rice, longer if using brown) or until the rice is done.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

SPAMARONI AND CHEESE



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Easy, economical comfort food, combining childhood favorites. My kids loved this when they were growing up.

Provided by DustyRider

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 (14 ounce) package deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
1 (12 ounce) can luncheon meat (such as Spam®), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup milk
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place macaroni, cheese, cubed luncheon meat, and milk in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Turn out into casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 2219.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

SPAM® FRIED RICE



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A simple recipe to use up all your pantry ingredients and the Spam® in the back of your cupboard.

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 onion, diced
4 cups leftover cooked rice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ tablespoon Sriracha
4 large eggs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon shredded nori, or to taste
1 tablespoon sliced scallions, or to taste
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Spam® and fry until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat sesame oil in the same pan until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add onion and saute until it softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add rice and frozen vegetables; mix and fry until heated through, about 5 minutes. Push the rice mixture to the sides or edges of the pan, add beaten eggs to the center, and scramble until curds form, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir half of the Spam® back into the pan and mix the eggs in with the rest of the rice mixture. Add soy sauce and Sriracha. Mix and remove from the heat.
  • Crack remaining eggs into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until outer edges become opaque, about 1 minute. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until whites are completely set, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place fried eggs on top of the fried rice, add reserved Spam®, and garnish with nori, scallions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 431.5 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1906.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HOMEMADE (MADE FROM SCRATCH) SPANISH "RICE-A-RONI"



Homemade (Made from Scratch) Spanish

When I was a kid, Rice-a-Roni had just made its way to the market shelves and my mom went and bought a box to try. She made it for us and it was a huge hit. This recipe is pretty much an exact copycat result of the brand that comes in a box, only better, in my opinion. This is one of my favorites. When my son was in college, he...

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 c broken spaghetti noodles (not angel hair), broken into 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces
1 stick butter
2-1/2 c chicken broth
1 c long grain rice (uncle ben's converted works well, but not the instant rice) or any kind of long grain rice
12 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
tabasco sauce to taste (optional)
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Break noodles into 1/2" or 1" size pieces. (They don't have to be perfectly uniform.) In a non-stick skillet, lightly brown (but don't burn) the dry noodles in melted butter. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • 2. Add rice to boiling liquid and mix together. Mixture should boil for a minute or so.
  • 3. Next: add can of crushed tomatoes, onion salt, garlic powder and tabasco (if using) to taste. Bring to a boil again for a moment.
  • 4. Lower heat and cover pan; simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and almost gone. (You want to stir everything really good when you first put the lid on, but try not to resist the temptation to stir it too much during the simmering period. Just make sure your heat is pretty low.) If liquid does not get completely absorbed during cooking time, just leave lid on and simmer five or ten more minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  • 5. Wait about 10 minutes, remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes. Sprinkle a few dashes of pepper on top and serve.

RICE-AH-RONI



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Here's my version of what's often called 'the San Francisco treat,' although the next time I see this served here will be the first time. I used real chicken broth and a variety of seasonings.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ pinch ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced onions
⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together salt, pepper, coriander, mustard powder, celery salt, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and pasta. Cook and stir until onions soften and pasta turns golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in spice blend; cook and stir about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir until rice is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat; let covered skillet sit for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir in parsley, fluffing rice and breaking up any clumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1097.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Choose high-quality Spam, rice, and seasonings.
  • Cook the rice al dente: The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help prevent it from becoming mushy when it is mixed with the Spam and sauce.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help to ensure that the Spam and rice are evenly cooked. If you use a skillet that is too small, the ingredients will be crowded and will not cook evenly.
  • Do not overcook the Spam: Spam is a pre-cooked meat, so it is important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Add the Spam to the skillet last: This will help to prevent it from overcooking. Add the Spam to the skillet just long enough to heat it through.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really bring the dish together. Use a sauce that is flavorful and complements the Spam and rice. A simple tomato sauce or a creamy cheese sauce are both good options.
  • Serve the dish hot: Spam a Roni is best served hot, so that the Spam and rice are still steaming. You can garnish the dish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spam a Roni is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover Spam. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, Spam a Roni is a dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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