18 Best Recipes for One

Celebrate having the evening to yourself and ditch those frozen meals for one of our easy and delicious individual recipes.

Crispy Parmesan Breaded Chicken for One

"It never occurred to me to use yogurt instead of eggs, but the chicken turned out delish! This is a keeper!"

-SamMack

Tuna Quesadilla

"Good flavor and easy to make with ingredients on hand or readily available. I will be making this again as a quick and economical meal."

-mkorte33

Hot Cocoa for One

"So good! Tastes like my mother's hot chocolate she made for us on cold days growing up."

-Melissa S

Fried Egg & Cheese Sandwich

"These were really good! I love fried egg sandwiches and the red pepper really made these! What a great idea to spruce them up."

-lazyme

Low-Salt Spaghetti Sauce for One

"It was so delicious and flavorful that we didn't miss the salt!"

-Peetie

Greek Village Salad for One

"Very good Greek salad! The quantity of oil and vinegar dressing is just perfect."

-Dreamer in Ontario

Spaghetti Carbonara for One

"This was the easiest carbonara recipe I have tried to date and possibly the best. I loved the garlic and bacon, and this method for the egg/sauce produced such a lovely, silky, decadent sauce."

-under12parsecs

Tomato, Basil & Goat Cheese Frittata

"This frittata boasts both flavor and texture, topped with tart baked tomatoes and creamy, mildly tangy goat cheese, all rounded out by the sweet warmth of basil."

-Emily Elizabeth

Broccoli & Garlic Pasta for One

"This made a very tasty lunch! It's so simple, it came together in minutes."

-CookingontheSide

Simple Tomato Sandwich

"There is nothing like a big ripe juicy slice of tomato between two slices of bread, mayo & lettuce for one of the best sandwiches ever."

-SusanBelleNoel

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake for One

"This is definitely a 5 star recipe! The flavor of the peanut butter and chocolate are fabulous."

-HokiesMom

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl for One

"This recipe is so simple and makes for a delicious hot meal for lunch or dinner — and even easy enough for a teen or college student to prepare!"

-tracytrebilcox

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese For One

"Yum! This was quick, easy, and very satisfying."

-StylinDog

Pancakes for One

"Makes a perfect Belgium waffle too! Yum!"

-dkmoon82

Quick Huevos Rancheros for One

"I'm on a healthy eating nutrition program right now, and I was really pleased with how filling and delicious this meal was while still fitting into my diet."

-Puppitypup

Easy Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese for One or Two

"This is one of my favorite week night dinners. Try an Italian blend with Parmesan for an easy Alfredo."

-iEeftoch

Pasta-Zucchini-Mushroom Toss With Garlic-Herb Sauce for One

"This is a great way to enjoy garden vegetables of the summer season."

-VickyJ

Lasagna for One

"Delicious, and simple to make - perfect for those nights I am home on my own!"

-Devesh K.

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