25 Recipes That Use Up Milk - Southern Living

For most Southerners, milk is a staple you'll always find in their refrigerator. Whether you've ended up with one too many gallons or your milk is about to expire, these recipes with milk will help you make use of what you have on hand. Not only is milk used in many breakfast recipes, it's also used in a variety of dinner recipes, side dishes, and of course, desserts.

From French Toast to Meatloaf to Mashed Potatoes and more, here are our best recipes to use up milk.

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We used white bread for this classic French Toast recipe, but you can use the bread of your choice. This recipe makes 2 servings, but can easily be doubled (or tripled!).

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If you're craving a sweet treat, this edible cookie dough comes together in just 15 minutes and doesn't require you to turn on the oven. Plus, it comes together with a handful of pantry staples you probably already have on hand.

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Though it may be hard to resist, we recommend letting banana pudding cool a bit before serving so it will thicken up.

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From Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines, this traditional mashed potatoes recipe calls for just potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. It can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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This strawberry cobbler comes together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Once it comes out of the oven, we recommend cooling the cobbler on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before serving.

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Our best homemade mac and cheese recipe makes use of 3 1/2 cups of milk, plus plenty of butter and cheese.

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For this recipe, let the milk come to room temperature before you begin mixing the batter.

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Don't be intimidated by the total time it takes to prepare these rolls. Only 25 minutes of it is hands-on time and in our opinion, homemade rolls are always worth the extra effort.

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This recipe is here to prove that tater tots aren't just for dinner. Assemble this casserole the night before you want to serve it and pop it in the oven the next morning.

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Three cups of milk help form the creamy sauce for this pasta dish. We recommend starting the sausage in a cold skillet to help the flavor develop.

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This recipe elevates homemade cinnamon rolls by combining them with the flavors of ambrosia.

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Perhaps one of the easiest (and most delicious) ways to use up milk is to whip up a homemade milkshake. This sweet treat will be ready to sip in just 5 minutes.

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Milk is one of the key ingredients that helps bind meatloaf together. Plus, it helps it not dry out as it bakes.

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Not only will this frittata recipe help you use up some of the milk in your refrigerator, but it's also great to use up any leftover veggies, meats, and cheeses you have on hand.

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If you think rice is just a side dish, think again. This recipe transforms it into a decadent dessert.

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While homemade lasagna does require you to spend a bit of time in the kitchen, it's easy to make. Plus, it can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until you're ready to pop it into the oven.

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In addition to whole milk, Tres Leches Cake also calls for a can of sweetened condensed milk and a can of evaporated milk. The milk mixture is poured over the baked cake and absorbed as it chills in the refrigerator overnight.

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The best thing about this corn soup is that it comes together in just 30 minutes. It's also made with milk and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream which makes it a bit lighter.

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Orange marmalade adds a fresh, zesty flavor to homemade orange rolls while cinnamon adds a little bit of spice.

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Everyone will love eating their greens when you serve this creamy side dish. It gets a little bit of heat from the pepper Jack cheese.

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These cheesy grits are great for breakfast or dinner. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Honey is used in both the batter and the frosting of these cupcakes. The edible flowers are optional, but are a great addition if you'll be serving these sweet treats for a special occasion.

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Milk, cream cheese, and mozzarella give this dip a creamy finish. You can serve with sliced bread or tortilla chips.

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Use up milk and ripe bananas with this recipe for homemade banana muffins. We recommend mixing by hand so they're not overmixed.

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

If the thought of making crepes intimidates you, we're here to help with an easy recipe. Just think of them as thin pancakes.

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