These 47 Recipes Were 2020's Biggest Hits — and Yes, Banana Bread Is on the List (2024)

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If 2020 didn't get you into the kitchen, we don't know what will. With stay-at-home orders sweeping the country for most of the year, newfound chefs and bakers came out of the woodwork looking for recipes to take up their time and provide them with some sweet homemade happiness. This year more than ever, bread recipe searches spiked while people took to sourdough starters and way-too-ripe bananas to occupy their time and fill their kitchens with freshly baked slices of their labor. Comfort foods were cooked up in ovens across with country with mashed potatoes, rich ravioli, and warm cookies adorning dining room tables. Everything from Disney's very own Ratatouille recipe to Chrissy Teigen's famous banana bread (literally) hit home this year, proving that during tough times, food is always the answer.

If you're in search of your new favorite recipe or just want to see what this year was all about, look no further than these trendsetting recipes that defined 2020. From POPSUGAR editor favorites to the most-searched recipes of the year, these ideas are fit for stay-at-home-foodies of all kinds. Check out the best recipes of the year, ahead.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls were all the rage this year, and this mouthwatering recipe makes these glazed goodies in 30 minutes flat. Dripping with butter and brown sugar, these homemade treats will make you swoon.

Get the recipe: crescent cinnamon rolls

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Sourdough Bread

Baking bread is a quarantine cooking staple and we all know this to be true. This sourdough recipe is as good as it gets, so don't be afraid to make a couple batches.

Get the recipe: sourdough bread

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Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are jam-packed with mouthwatering cheeses, crunchy crackers, hearty meats, and fresh fruits, and figuring out how much of that stuff you need to feed two people is always a struggle. Luckily, this recipe is easy to tweak, meaning you can make the perfect amount for you and your cheese-loving friends in no time.

Get the recipe: charcuterie board

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Chrissy Teigen's Banana Bread

What's the best thing since sliced bread? Chrissy Teigen's banana bread! You need a bundt pan for this recipe, and yes, it's worth it. With shredded coconut and chopped dark chocolate, this is a step above an average banana bread.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's banana bread

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Cinnamon Butter Baked Carrots

One of POPSUGAR's most famous recipes, this dish features fresh carrots that are smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they are perfectly glazed and tender. With the stunning presentation and sweet cinnamon butter sauce, these carrots are sure to steal the show.

Get the recipe: cinnamon butter baked carrots

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Joanna Gaines's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic baking staple, an iconic comfort food, and timeless in every way. This recipe is in Joanna Gaines's Magnolia Table, Volume 2 cookbook, and only takes 30 minutes to make, so you're just a short time away from enjoying warm, chocolatey bliss.

Get the recipe: Joanna Gaines's chocolate chip cookies

Whipped Coffee

TikTok taught us many things this year, and let's just say that whipped coffee will go down in history as one of the best caffeinated recipes of all. This creamy, cloud-like concoction is easy to make at home, meaning you don't need any barista experience at all. Cheers to that!

Get the recipe: whipped coffee

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Pan-Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

These huge, plate-size cookies are chewy and gooey, perfectly thin and slightly crispy around the edges, and they have almost a caramelized flavor thanks to the unique baking method and copious amount of sugar and butter (no complaints here). This viral recipe was a 2020 hit, so be sure to try it ASAP!

Get the recipe: pan-banging chocolate chip cookies

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Chrissy Teigen's Spicy Miso Carbonara Pasta

Chrissy Teigen was at it again in the kitchen, and all we have to say is that her recipes really got us through the year. This spicy miso carbonara pasta only requires four ingredients besides the pasta — bacon, chili garlic sauce, miso, and Parmesan cheese — meaning it's super to easy to make. Chrissy, we thank you.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's spicy miso carbonara pasta

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White Bread

From crunchy breakfast toast to a loaded lunch sandwich, this white bread can be grazed on all day long. Enjoy it with spreads, meats, and so much more.

Get the recipe: basic white bread

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Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts With Salted Honey

Fill your dinner table with warm veggies when you make this delightful dish. With a warm honey cider vinaigrette, it's effortlessly sweet and spicy all in one. Oh, and did we mention there are bits of bacon in it, too? Yum.

Get the recipe: roasted bacon Brussels sprouts with salted honey

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Carrot Cake

This Chrissy Teigen-approved carrot cake recipe is just what your taste buds have been dreaming of. It's superflavorful and rich, and it features a buttermilk glaze. Need we say more?

Get the recipe: carrot cake

Mac and Cheese

Asiago, sharp cheddar, Monterey jack, and gouda work together to make this cheesy recipe one to remember. And the best part is, the noodles cook directly in the sauce which means one less step for you. What could be better?

Get the recipe: crock pot mac and cheese

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Rolls

Light, fluffy, and topped with a dreamy honey butter, these rolls pair well with gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and more. Sorry, cornbread, but these will win the side dish game.

Get the recipe: salted honey rolls

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Mashed Potatoes

Cream, fresh herbs, garlic, and crème fraîche work together to make these the best mashed potatoes of all time. Feel free to add as much gravy as you please.

Get the recipe: buttery herbed mashed potatoes

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Slow-Cooker Beef Chili

Warm, hearty, and oh-so cozy, this beef chili works hand in hand with a Crock-Pot, meaning you'll have little to no work to do. Just dig in, and enjoy!

Get the recipe: slow-cooker beef chili

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Classic Apple Pie

If you're looking for the perfect traditional apple-pie recipe, you've come to the right place. This mouthwatering recipe is easy, classic, and almost too good to be true. Honey crisp and Braeburn apples are combined with sugar and spices to make this flavorful pie a treat for everyone's taste buds.

Get the recipe: classic apple pie

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Stuffing

A few hours in the slow cooker brings out unbelievable depth of flavor from rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley, and, of course, juicy sausage in this make-ahead stuffing. While it hangs out in the slow cooker and makes your kitchen smell dreamy, you can prepare the rest of your feast in bliss.

Get the recipe: slow-cooker sausage stuffing

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Hamburgers

Everyone knows the power of a good burger, and this smash burger recipe is the real deal. Made with crispy edges and a juicy middle, these patties hit the spot.

Get the recipe: smash burgers

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Skillet Lasagna With Basil, Italian Sausage, and Butternut Squash

Make lasagna even better by pairing it with sausage, squash, and fresh herbs. This recipe can be made in one skillet, meaning cleanup is easy! Pair this meal with a side of warm garlic bread for best results.

Get the recipe: skillet lasagna with basil, Italian sausage, and butternut squash

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Cherry Pie

Both sweet and tart, you can't go wrong with a classic cherry pie. Not to mention, a homemade crust and lattice topping will make it that much better.

Get the recipe: cherry pie

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Chrissy Teigen's Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Chrissy Teigen takes classic cacio e pepe (cheesy, pepper, and spaghetti) and amps up the flavors with crispy pancetta, acidic lemon, spicy red pepper flakes, and fresh arugula. This crowd-pleasing pasta is perfect for dinner parties or a date night in.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's lemony arugula spaghetti cacio e pepe

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Dressing

This homemade dressing is full of flavor and allows you to experiment with as much or as little seasonings as you want. Also, if you're wondering how dressing and stuffing differ, it has to do with the way they are cooked. This delicious recipe is cooked in a separate dish while stuffing is stuffed into the turkey to cook. The more you know!

Get the recipe: dressing

Snickerdoodles

Ever get cravings for cinnamon-dusted cookies? We do, too. Snickerdoodles are seriously good, and this recipe makes them so they melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: snickerdoodles

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Baked Brie Dip With Caramelized Onions and Delicata Squash

On a chilly night, nothing sounds quite as good as a warm, rich cheesy dip. This baked Brie delicacy is made with squash, Brie and mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, and fresh spices. Eat it with French bread, apple slices, pears, and more.

Get the recipe: baked brie dip with caramelized onions and delicata squash

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Green Bean Casserole

Want a gussied-up version of green bean casserole with zero extra work? Try this creamy and crunchy version, which adds indulgent texture and flavor with bacon, half and half, cheddar cheese, and fried onions. It's one-pan recipes like these that will save your Thanksgiving.

Get the recipe: green bean casserole with bacon and fried onions

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Chocolate Cake

Imagine: a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Yup, that's what you get when you make this moist, almost fudge-like delicacy. Due to the addition of cocoa powder, this treat isn't too tooth-achingly sweet, but also not too bitter and dark either — aka the best of both worlds.

Get the recipe: chocolate cake

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Salmon

Fresh salmon makes for a mouthwatering entrée, protein-packed salad topping, light lunch, and more. This easy recipe can be made in less than half an hour, so who's ready to eat?

Get the recipe: sheet pan lemon dijon baked salmon

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Chrissy Teigen's Chicken Pot Pie Soup With Pie Crust Crackers

Chrissy calls herself the soup master, and this recipe proves why. It's everything you love about chicken pot pie, but in a comforting soup format. Use the buttery pie crust crackers to scoop up every last drop.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's chicken pot pie soup

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No-Knead Skillet Cornbread

This cornbread would be the perfect side to a bowl of chili, soup, or salad. Or, just take a big, warm slice to enjoy on its own.

Get the recipe: skillet cornbread

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Ice Cream Cake

When the weather starts to heat up, at-home bakers look for something to cool them off. Cue ice cream cakes. Rich, cold, and oh-so sweet, these treats are the best of the bunch.

Get the recipe: ice cream cake

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Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Aioli

Make the most of sweet potatoes when you cook up these perfectly crunchy fries. Who can say no to warm potato slices with a rich and spicy aioli, anyway? Since this recipe makes six servings, you can cut it in half and enjoy enough fries for two people, and then some.

Get the recipe: garlic parmesan sweet potato fries with spicy aioli

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Vanilla Cake

A timeless classic, it doesn't get much better than vanilla cake. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser, and for good reason! Top it off with sprinkles, fresh fruit, and any other sweet things you can think of.

Get the recipe: vanilla cake

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Chrissy Teigen's Sesame Chicken Noodles

Chrissy promises "you can pull off this dish smoothly without taking a Xanax" because it's that easy. Boil the chicken in a saucepan before cooking the pasta in the same water, and then toss everything in a nutty, sticky sauce.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's sesame chicken noodles

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Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie

Soft and pillowy, this marshmallow pumpkin pie will be the hit of the dinner table. With a fun gingersnap crust, this twist on the traditional pumpkin pie is definitely worth making.

Get the recipe: marshmallow pumpkin pie

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Pancakes

Take breakfast to a place it has never been before with this pancake recipe. The hearty almond flavor pairs effortlessly with the tart blueberry taste, so all you need to do is add syrup.

Get the recipe: blueberry almond pancakes

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Banana Pudding

Creamy, rich, and oh-so good, this banana pudding recipe is the one you've always wanted. Serve it in individual ramekins or in a trifle dish. Yum!

Get the recipe: banana pudding

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Ravioli With Brown Butter

Dive into a delicious dinner when you make this dreamy ravioli. You'll get bites of creamy sausage and ricotta-stuffed ravioli along with a mouthwatering nutty brown butter sauce that features fried sage leaves, sweet roasted delicata squash, and crunchy walnuts. Need we say more?

Get the recipe: ravioli with brown butter

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Carrot Pound Cake

There's nothing quite like a rich pound cake to finish off a hearty meal. This recipe marries pound and carrot cake to make a drool-worthy dessert.

Get the recipe: carrot pound cake

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Baked Chicken

Forget the fish! At-home chefs are craving baked chicken instead. Made with ingredients found in the spice rack, this recipe takes the traditional chicken up a notch.

Get the recipe: baked chicken

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One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo

Quick, easy, and filling, this creamy chicken and orzo dish will be a fan favorite in no time. With pan-seared Italian seasoned chicken breasts that are cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, you'll be inclined to lick your plate to make sure you get every last bite.

Get the recipe: one skillet creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and orzo

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Disney's Ratatouille

If you've ever wondered just what it takes to create the notorious roasted vegetable dish ratatouille, look no further than "Disney's Ratatouille Recipe" from The Family Cookbook Project. A Disneyland original recipe published in the Disneyland Resort Inspire Cookbook, this seemingly intricate dish comes together easier than one would think, stacking thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper and roasting them to perfection.

Get the recipe: Disney's ratatouille

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Shakshuka

In Arabic, the word shakshuka means "a haphazard mixture" or "all mixed up," which is a great way to descibe this recipe. This dish features poached eggs that are in a hearty, spiced tomato and pepper sauce, and topped with feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and parsley. Dinner is served.

Get the recipe: shakshuka

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Roasted Italian Sausage, Bell Peppers, and Onions

Looking for an easy dinner? This is it! After about 10 minutes of prep work (if that), all you need to do is stick the pan in the oven and let the oven work its magic: the sausages get snappy while the onions and bell peppers soften so much that they practically melt in your mouth, and everything — especially the potatoes — benefits from the flavorful pork fat that renders out of the sausages.

Get the recipe: roasted Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions

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Vanilla Swiss Roll Cake

Inspired by The Great British Baking Show, this vanilla Swiss roll cake recipe is as good as it gets. It's worth the hassle of making because, damn, is it good.

Get the recipe: vanilla Swiss roll cake

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Spicy White Bean Beef Stew

If you have an Instant Pot, then this recipe is for you. Made with hearty beef, warm veggies, and a to-die-for broth, this recipe will warm you up any day of the week.

Get the recipe: spicy white bean beef stew

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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino

Translation: spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper flakes. Sounds simple, right? It is! And it's so, so delicious. It's the kind of meal that makes you stop and think that the simplest foods are often the most wonderful. With only a few ingredients that are staples in most pantries, you can create a beautiful, flavorful, and comforting meal from scratch.

Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino

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FAQs

How many bananas are in Chrissy Teigen's banana bread? ›

The tldr; is that she needed 6 very ripe bananas to work on this recipe, but as you know you can not just buy overly ripe bananas at the store, so she went to Twitter and called on her followers.

Can you leave freshly baked banana bread out overnight? ›

How to Store Banana Bread at Room Temperature. Banana bread can stay fresh at room temperature for three days, if stored in a cool dry place. You can try one of a few different methods for storage: Plastic wrap and an airtight container.

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How to tell if banana bread is done without a toothpick? ›

Our Favorite Alternative to Toothpicks

Look at your knife set and find the one with the thinnest blade. Then insert the blade into the center of the cake. If the knife comes out clean, the cake is done. If batter or crumbs stick to the blade, let your cake bake a few minutes more and retest with a clean knife.

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Why do I taste baking soda in my banana bread? ›

Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) is the raising agent and this can sometimes taste bitter or soapy if the wrong quantity is used. Make sure that you measure the bicarbonate of soda with a proper 1 teaspoon/5ml measuring spoon and the spoon measurement should be level.

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What happens if you forget baking soda in banana bread? ›

When omitting the baking soda, it must replaced with another leavening ingredient. That's where baking powder comes in. It makes this banana bread fluffy by creating tiny gas bubbles when mixed with liquid and heated in the oven. These bubbles make the bread rise.

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What happens if you put too much baking powder in banana bread? ›

Too much baking powder can cause the batter to be bitter tasting. It can also cause the batter to rise rapidly and then collapse. (i.e. The air bubbles in the batter grow too large and break causing the batter to fall.)

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What is the average number of bananas in a banana bunch? ›

Each plant grows one bunch per year. A bunch can be made of up to 200 bananas. It is grouped in double row clusters. Each cluster is known as a hand and consists of 10 to 20 bananas.

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How many bananas are in each bunch? ›

When the fruit does appear, it grows on a single stalk with seven to ten bunches, each bunch holding twelve to fourteen individual bananas. Bunches are known as “hands” and the individual bananas are called “fingers.” Bananas are grown and harvested.

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Does banana bread contain bananas? ›

Banana bread is a type of sweet bread made from mashed bananas. It is often a moist and sweet quick bread but some recipes are yeast raised.

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How many cups is 4 bananas? ›

4 bananas: 2-2/3 cups chopped | 2 cups mashed.

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