Baking & Pastries

Muffins, Breads, Cakes & More

Everything that comes out of the Ninja oven golden brown β€” muffins, quick breads, scones, cakes, cookies, and pastries. Convection baking gives you even browning every time.

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Air Fryer Apple Crisp

⏱️ 25 min 🍽️ 4-6
Warm, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crumble β€” a cozy dessert made in the Ninja that tastes like it baked for hours but takes just 25 minutes.
lower conv bake Easy
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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏱️ 18 min 🍽️ 6-8 cookies
Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in under 10 minutes β€” no oven preheating required. Crispy edges, gooey centers, and that just-baked cookie smell filling your kitchen.
lower conv bake Easy
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Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

⏱️ 25 min 🍽️ 6
Warm peach cobbler with buttery biscuit topping - summer dessert in minutes.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 12
Cinnamon-spiced muffins with apple chunks and brown sugar streusel. Autumn in every bite.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Apple Crumble

⏱️ 65 min 🍽️ 8
Tender cinnamon-spiced apples under a buttery oat-pecan crumble topping. Quick to assemble and even quicker to disappear.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Apple Puff Pastry Tarts

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 4 tarts
Elegant individual apple tarts with caramelized apple fans on flaky pastry. Looks fancy but comes together in minutes.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

⏱️ 48 min 🍽️ 4-6
Classic comfort food gets an upgrade with a bacon lattice wrap and air fryer magic. Juicy meatloaf with a tangy glaze, crisped to perfection β€” no oven heating up your kitchen.
lower conv bake Medium
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Baked Ziti with Ricotta

⏱️ 53 min 🍽️ 8-10
Cheesy baked ziti with creamy ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella. Like lasagna but so much faster β€” a weeknight Italian casserole classic.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Banana Nut Muffins

⏱️ 26 min 🍽️ 6
Moist, tender banana muffins studded with toasted walnuts, baked to golden perfection β€” tastes like grandmas kitchen in a grab-and-go breakfast.
lower conv bake Easy
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Berry Turnovers

⏱️ 45 min 🍽️ 8 turnovers
Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with mixed berry compote and cream cheese. Golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Blueberry Muffins

⏱️ 26 min 🍽️ 6 muffins
Bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall, domed tops and a crunchy sugar crust β€” all baked in your Ninja. Juicy blueberries in every bite, no oven required.
lower conv bake Easy
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Blueberry Pancake Bites

⏱️ 20 min 🍽️ 6
Fluffy mini pancake muffins with fresh blueberries in the Ninja DCT401.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Bran Muffins with Raisins

⏱️ 42 min 🍽️ 12
Hearty bran muffins packed with fiber and sweet raisins. Wonderfully moist from molasses and buttermilk.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian high-fiber
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Bread Pudding Bites

⏱️ 34 min 🍽️ 6
Individual bread puddings with custardy center and crisp edges Ò€” vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar glaze.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 6-8
Creamy cheesy rice casserole loaded with tender broccoli florets. A copycat of the beloved Southern side that works as a meatless main dish too.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Brownie Bites

⏱️ 22 min 🍽️ 8
Rich, fudgy brownie bites with crackly tops and gooey centers β€” individually portioned and air-fried to chocolate perfection.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 6-8
Creamy spicy buffalo chicken with pasta and cheese, topped with crunchy ranch-seasoned breadcrumbs. Game day comfort food supreme.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Caprese Breakfast Frittata

⏱️ 29 min 🍽️ 4
Italian baked frittata with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil Ò€” puffed and golden from convection bake.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian gluten-free
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Carrot Cake Muffins

⏱️ 30 min 🍽️ 6
Moist, spiced carrot cake muffins with a tangy cream cheese drizzle β€” all the flavor of carrot cake in a perfectly portioned muffin.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cheddar Beer Bread

⏱️ 60 min 🍽️ 8-10
No-yeast quick bread with sharp cheddar and beer. Dense, savory, and incredibly easy β€” just stir and bake.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cheddar Chive Scones

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 8
Savory scones loaded with sharp cheddar and fresh chives. Golden flaky layers pair perfectly with soup or chili.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cheddar Garlic Drop Biscuits

⏱️ 31 min 🍽️ 8 biscuits
Cheesy garlicky biscuits reminiscent of famous restaurant-style biscuits. Flaky and utterly addictive.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cherry Clafoutis

⏱️ 55 min 🍽️ 6-8
Classic French dessert with sweet cherries baked in a custardy pancake-like batter. Elegant, simple, and stunning from the Ninja.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Chewy Blondies

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 16 bars
Butterscotch-y bars loaded with white chocolate and walnuts. Chewy edges with a dense gooey center.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

⏱️ 55 min 🍽️ 6-8
All the comfort of chicken pot pie with an easy casserole approach. Flaky biscuit topping over creamy chicken and vegetable filling.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Chicken Stroganoff

⏱️ 33 min 🍽️ 4
Tender chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with sour cream and paprika. Lighter than beef stroganoff.
lower conv bake Easy customizable
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 16 bars
All the joy of chocolate chip cookies in thick chewy bar form. Faster than scooping individual cookies.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Chocolate Croissants

⏱️ 33 min 🍽️ 8 croissants
Buttery flaky croissants filled with rich dark chocolate. Ninja convection bake creates an incredibly crisp golden shell.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cups

⏱️ 25 min 🍽️ 6
Baked oatmeal cups loaded with tender cinnamon apples β€” a grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like apple pie. Make ahead and reheat all week.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Banana Bread

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 8-10
The ultimate banana bread β€” moist and tender with a crackly sugar crust. Buttery crumb that melts in your mouth.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Blueberry Muffins

⏱️ 42 min 🍽️ 12
Tall bakery muffins with crunchy sugar tops and juicy blueberries. Tender crumb in every bite.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Blueberry Scones

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 8
Buttery flaky scones loaded with blueberries and vanilla glaze. Golden edges with a soft tender center.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Bread Pudding

⏱️ 75 min 🍽️ 8-10
Rich custardy bread pudding studded with raisins and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Finished with a warm vanilla bourbon sauce.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏱️ 35 min 🍽️ 24 cookies
Chewy-edged soft-centered cookies with pools of melted chocolate. Convection baking gives perfectly even browning.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Coffee Cake

⏱️ 68 min 🍽️ 9-12
Buttery cake with cinnamon-pecan streusel ribbon and crumb topping. Perfect alongside your morning coffee.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Drop Biscuits

⏱️ 29 min 🍽️ 8 biscuits
No rolling or cutting β€” just mix and drop. Rustic, tender, and buttery biscuits ready in under 30 minutes total.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Lemon Bars

⏱️ 83 min 🍽️ 16 bars
Buttery shortbread crust with silky tangy lemon curd. Dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect sweet-tart balance.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Pound Cake

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 10-12
Dense buttery pound cake with tender golden crumb. Ninja convection baking ensures a perfectly even rise and crackly top.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

⏱️ 48 min 🍽️ 6-8
Creamy comforting tuna noodle casserole with peas and a crunchy potato chip topping. Nostalgic, easy, and beloved by all ages.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cranberry Orange Quick Bread

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 8-10
Festive quick bread bursting with tart cranberries and bright orange zest. Topped with a gorgeous orange glaze.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cranberry Orange Scones

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 8
Orange-scented buttery scones dotted with dried cranberries. Orange glaze adds the perfect sweet-tangy finish for brunch.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Cream Cheese Danish

⏱️ 48 min 🍽️ 8 danishes
Flaky crescent-like danishes with sweetened cream cheese and berry jam. An impressive brunch pastry that comes together easily.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Creamed Spinach Gratin

⏱️ 27 min 🍽️ 4
Luxurious creamed spinach in Parmesan-béchamel, topped with golden breadcrumbs. Steakhouse classic.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 6-8
Ultra-creamy three-cheese mac and cheese with crispy panko-parmesan topping. Velvety sauce coats every noodle.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Denver Omelette in Air Fryer

⏱️ 20 min 🍽️ 2
Hearty Denver omelette with ham, peppers, onions, cheddar cooked fluffy in the Ninja DCT401.
lower conv bake Easy gluten-free low-carb
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Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

⏱️ 40 min 🍽️ 12
Rich chocolate muffins with domed tops and melty chocolate chips. Between muffin and cupcake in the best way.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

⏱️ 34 min 🍽️ 8 biscuits
Tall flaky buttermilk biscuits with dozens of buttery layers. Golden brown with a cloud-like tender interior.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Golden Corn Muffins

⏱️ 33 min 🍽️ 12
Golden, sweet corn muffins with tender crumb. Serve warm with honey butter melting into every nook.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

⏱️ 38 min 🍽️ 4-6
Creamy chicken enchiladas with tangy green chile sauce, baked until bubbly in the Ninja.
lower conv bake Easy gluten-free
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Ham & Cheese Croissant

⏱️ 10 min 🍽️ 2
Buttery, flaky croissants stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, warmed to golden perfection β€” cafΓ©-quality breakfast in minutes.
lower conv bake Easy Dual Zone high-protein
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Irish Soda Bread

⏱️ 60 min 🍽️ 8
Traditional Irish soda bread with crisp crust and tender interior. Studded with raisins and caraway seeds.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Lasagna Bolognese

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 8-10
Rich meat lasagna with layers of beef ragu, creamy bechamel, and bubbly mozzarella. The convection bake creates a perfectly browned cheesy top.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 10-12
Bright lemon pound cake studded with blueberries. Dense, moist, and drizzled with a tangy lemon syrup.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Lemon Blueberry Scones

⏱️ 29 min 🍽️ 8
Buttery, tender scones with bright lemon and juicy blueberries.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

⏱️ 40 min 🍽️ 12
Bright citrus muffins with poppy seed crunch. Tangy lemon glaze soaks into warm muffin tops.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

⏱️ 38 min 🍽️ 4-6
Decadent mac and cheese with lobster in a rich three-cheese sauce, baked golden and bubbly.
lower conv bake Medium customizable
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Maple Pecan Scones

⏱️ 47 min 🍽️ 8
Nutty tender scones with toasted pecans and real maple syrup in both dough and glaze. A New England classic.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Mediterranean Baked Cod

⏱️ 25 min 🍽️ 4
Flaky cod with tomatoes, olives, capers in white wine sauce.
lower conv bake Easy gluten-free dairy-free
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Mexican Breakfast Casserole

⏱️ 42 min 🍽️ 6
A vibrant layered breakfast casserole with chorizo, peppers, beans, cheese, and eggs Ò€” baked together in the Ninja.
lower conv bake Easy gluten-free
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Mexican Cornbread Casserole

⏱️ 55 min 🍽️ 6-8
Layered casserole with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese beneath a golden cornbread top. Tex-Mex comfort in one dish.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Mixed Berry Crisp

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 6-8
Sweet-tart berries beneath a crunchy oat almond crisp topping. The Ninja's convection heat creates an extra-crunchy golden crust.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

⏱️ 31 min 🍽️ 4
Rich individual cakes with molten liquid centers. Break the crust and warm chocolate flows out in dramatic fashion.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Molten Lava Cakes

⏱️ 22 min 🍽️ 2
Individual rich chocolate cakes with a warm, gooey molten center β€” a restaurant-quality dessert that bakes in the Ninja in under 15 minutes and will make anyone feel special.
lower conv bake Medium
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

⏱️ 32 min 🍽️ 24 cookies
Chewy cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies packed with plump raisins. Crisp edges with a soft center.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Peach Cobbler

⏱️ 60 min 🍽️ 8-10
Juicy sweet peaches bubbling beneath a golden buttery biscuit topping. Summer in a dish, made ridiculously easy with convection baking.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Peach Cobbler Oatmeal

⏱️ 33 min 🍽️ 4
Baked oatmeal that tastes like summer peach cobbler Ò€” juicy peaches, cinnamon, nutty oats, and buttery crumble topping.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Peanut Butter Cookies

⏱️ 20 min 🍽️ 12
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with the classic fork crosshatch pattern, baked to golden perfection in the Ninja β€” a timeless cookie that never fails to satisfy.
lower conv bake Easy
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Pecan Pie Bars

⏱️ 38 min 🍽️ 9
All the gooey pecan pie goodness in a handheld bar Ò€” buttery shortbread crust, brown sugar-pecan filling.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

⏱️ 58 min 🍽️ 6-8
All the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak in baked casserole form. Tender beef, peppers, onions, and provolone in a creamy cheesy pasta bake.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

⏱️ 70 min 🍽️ 8-10
Caramelized pineapple rings and cherries under a buttery golden cake. The dramatic flip reveals a stunning retro dessert.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

⏱️ 42 min 🍽️ 12
Ultra-moist pumpkin muffins with warm autumn spices. Cream cheese frosting makes them an indulgent seasonal treat.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Quick Cinnamon Rolls

⏱️ 52 min 🍽️ 8 rolls
Soft yeast-free cinnamon rolls with gooey brown sugar filling and cream cheese frosting. Ready in under an hour.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Raspberry Crumble Bars

⏱️ 65 min 🍽️ 16 bars
Buttery oat crumble sandwiching sweet-tart raspberry jam. Easy to make and absolutely perfect for bake sales.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Ratatouille

⏱️ 40 min 🍽️ 4-6
Beautiful French vegetable medley Ò€” zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper arranged in a spiral and baked.
lower conv bake Easy vegan gluten-free
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Sausage and Peppers Pasta Bake

⏱️ 53 min 🍽️ 6-8
Italian sausage and bell peppers in marinara with rigatoni, topped with a generous blanket of melted provolone and mozzarella.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Shepherd's Pie Casserole

⏱️ 60 min 🍽️ 6-8
Hearty ground lamb and vegetables in rich brown gravy beneath a cloud of golden mashed potatoes. Ultimate comfort food casserole.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

⏱️ 15 min 🍽️ makes 1 cup
Sweet, smoky, and spicy homemade BBQ sauce. Brush on wings or ribs during the last few minutes.
lower conv bake Easy gluten-free dairy-free
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Smores Dip

⏱️ 13 min 🍽️ 6
Gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallow dip with graham crackers for scooping.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Snickerdoodle Cookies

⏱️ 30 min 🍽️ 30 cookies
Classic cinnamon-sugar coated cookies with tangy tender crumb from cream of tartar. Crisp edges and soft pillowy centers.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Spiced Carrot Cake

⏱️ 80 min 🍽️ 10-12
Ultra-moist carrot cake with warm spices, pecans, and orange zest. Even convection heat eliminates soggy centers.
lower conv bake Medium vegetarian
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Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake

⏱️ 50 min 🍽️ 6-8
Creamy spinach artichoke dip meets pasta in this irresistible baked casserole. Golden bubbly cheese on top with tender pasta beneath.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Strawberry Shortcake Cups

⏱️ 32 min 🍽️ 6
Individual biscuits baked in the Ninja, split and filled with macerated strawberries and fresh whipped cream.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Stuffed Shells Florentine

⏱️ 60 min 🍽️ 6-8
Jumbo pasta shells filled with ricotta, spinach, and three cheeses, baked in marinara until bubbly. A vegetarian Italian classic.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Sweet Potato Biscuits

⏱️ 36 min 🍽️ 10 biscuits
Tender orange-hued biscuits with subtle sweetness from mashed sweet potato. Brush with honey butter for an amazing side dish.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Ultimate Fudge Brownies

⏱️ 53 min 🍽️ 16 squares
Ultra-rich dense fudge brownies with crackly tops and gooey centers. Deep chocolate from melted chocolate and cocoa.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

⏱️ 31 min 🍽️ 24 cookies
Buttery cookies loaded with creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts. Convection bake toasts the nuts to perfection.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian
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Zucchini Bread

⏱️ 85 min 🍽️ 8-10
Incredibly moist spiced zucchini bread with walnuts. The grated zucchini melts into the batter for a tender crumb.
lower conv bake Easy vegetarian

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