Onion soup mix is a pantry staple for good reason. Recipes with onion soup mix include casseroles, dips, burgers and sides that need a little boost.
1/28
Bratwurst Dinner
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I've found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it's easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
2/28
Catalina Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
Using salad dressing to make this family favorite helps keep the prep time to only 10 minutes. I like to spoon extra sauce over the baked Catalina chicken just before serving. —Frances Roberts, Silver Spring, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 261 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.
3/28
15-Minute Meat Loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined a few awesome-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful version, which my husband loves. And because it's made in the microwave, the entree is ideal for busy nights. —Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 386 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
4/28
Buttery Almond Green Beans
From the Recipe Creator:
Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix and Parmesan cheese. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 179 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
5/28
Simple Pork Chop Dinner
From the Recipe Creator:
Canned soup creates a comforting gravy for tender pork and potatoes in this simple meal-in-one. Feel free to vary the amount of onion soup mix in the recipe to suit your family's tastes. —Mike Avery, Battle Creek, Michigan
6/28
Pulled Turkey Tenderloin
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself or stack on sweet pickle slices and jalapenos to echo the dressing. —Shana Conradt, Greenville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 339 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1074mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch.
7/28
Hamburger Steak and Gravy
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a meat-and-potatoes meal that no one will want to miss. It makes for a hearty dish the whole family will cozy up to in no time! —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty with 1/2 cup gravy: 325 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
8/28
French Dip Tacos
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this idea when we had a dab of leftover French dip. It's so much fun and a nice twist to leftovers. These tacos are also good with a little hot sauce on the side! —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini taco: 221 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
9/28
Chicken and Rice Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
Need a last-minute dish? This quick and cheesy casserole is ready in 30 minutes and has only seven ingredients, most of which are pantry staples. —Cathy Trochelman, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 389 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1754mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
10/28
Roast Beef and Gravy
From the Recipe Creator:
This is by far the simplest way to make roast beef and gravy. On busy days, I can put this main dish in the slow cooker and forget about it. My family likes it with mashed potatoes and fruit salad. —Abby Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 267 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
11/28
Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as a party appetizer or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. —Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 643 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
12/28
Lipton Onion Soup Meat Loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I really enjoy this delicious meat loaf made with onion soup mix. You need only five ingredients to assemble this easy entree before popping it in the slow cooker. —Rhonda Cowden, Quincy, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 276 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
13/28
Miniature Meat Pies
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these hand-held pies in advance, keep them in the freezer, then bake them the day of the party. They are always a hit at tailgates and potlucks. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 meat pies: 508 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 983mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
14/28
Green Beans and New Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty side dish frees up your stove or oven. The vegetables come out tender, and the onion soup mix and onion add lots of flavor to the broth. —Ann Yarber, Goldsby, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 58 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
15/28
No-Fuss Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe could hardly be simpler to prepare. The chicken gets a wonderful tangy taste, and no one will know you used convenient ingredients like a bottle of salad dressing and onion soup mix ... unless you tell them. —Marilyn Dick, Centralia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 275 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
16/28
Chicken Loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
Try a twist on traditional meat loaf with this chicken loaf that begins in the food processor. Mushroom sauce creates a more upscale topping. —Keri Schofield Lawson, Brea, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/3 cup gravy: 290 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
17/28
Onion Beef au Jus
From the Recipe Creator:
Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with a tasty
rich broth for dipping. The seasoned beef makes delicious cold sandwiches too. —Marilyn Brown, West Union, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 422 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
18/28
Blue Cheese Onion Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to tweak the onion soup dip you see at every gathering, and everyone seems to be glad I did. Serve it with crisp, raw vegetables or potato chips, and you’re set. —Vicki Desy, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip: 224 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
19/28
Grilled Fajitas
From the Recipe Creator:
A special marinade gives the steak in these fajitas outstanding flavor that's always a hit with my family. It's a fun and satisfying summer main dish using garden-fresh peppers and onions. —Cheryl Smith, The Dalles, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 fajitas: 576 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
20/28
Beef in Onion Gravy
From the Recipe Creator:
I double this super recipe to feed our family of four so I'm sure to have leftovers to send with my husband to work for lunch. His co-workers tell him he's lucky to have someone who fixes him such special meals. It's our secret that it's an easy slow-cooker dinner! —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 326 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1220mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
21/28
Slow-Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it takes only five ingredients to make the recipe! —Jacki Knuth, Owatonna, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 294 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
22/28
French Dip Sandwich
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them au jus, with the cooking juices in individual bowls for dipping. —Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 399 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
23/28
Asian Triangles
From the Recipe Creator:
Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
24/28
Creamy Celery Beef Stroganoff
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream of celery soup adds richness to a recipe that has become a family favorite. It’s so simple to prepare and, oh, that flavor! —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 405 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1340mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
25/28
Sweet & Sour Pork Wraps
From the Recipe Creator:
We always make these wraps at our family's annual party, and they're a true favorite. The cabbage and cilantro give them tempting texture and flavor. —Andrew DeVito, Hartford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 wraps: 523 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
26/28
Round Steak Italiano
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful. —Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 357 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
27/28
Soup Mix Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious pasta sauce originated after I noticed a box of onion soup packets in my cupboard. I could not believe how much flavor the mix added as a seasoning blend! To my delight, my whole family, including my infamously picky children, gave this dish rave reviews. Now it is my go-to dinner when I want to serve an easy, comforting dish after an especially difficult week or when the weather is cold and dreary. —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 505 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
28/28
Easy Rice Pilaf
From the Recipe Creator:
Onion soup mix and frozen peas really rev up the rice in this recipe. The side dish is a nice alternative to potatoes and complements turkey or any main course. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Recipes with Onion Soup Mix FAQs
What recipes can be made with onion soup mix?
You can use onion soup mix in mains like meat loaf, pot roast, casseroles and skillet burgers. It’s also a go-to in slow-cooker dishes such as Salisbury steak and chicken and rice. For onion soup mix snacks, stir it into sour cream for a quick dip, mix it into softened butter for savory crackers, or toss it with oil, herbs and pretzels for a dilly pretzel snack. This seasoning blends easily into creamy, cheesy or meaty dishes, making it one of the easiest ways to build flavor with what’s already in your pantry.
Can I make casseroles with onion soup mix?
Absolutely. Onion soup mix works well in casseroles made with beef, chicken or mushrooms. The mix blends easily into creamy sauces, helps thicken broth and adds all-in-one seasoning without extra steps. Try it in baked chicken with a crispy bread crumb topping, especially if you’re craving a classic comfort food dinner.
How long does onion soup mix last in the pantry?
An unopened packet of onion soup mix will stay fresh for up to 18 months if you store it in a cool, dry spot away from heat and moisture. Once you open it, transfer the mix to an airtight container and use it within three to six months for the best flavor. Keeping it sealed helps prevent clumping, so the seasoning is ready to use when you need it. If you like your pantry to be tidy and like to have ingredients close at hand, onion soup mix fits neatly into most spice storage containers.
