45+ Pre-Packaged Grocery Store Foods You Can Make at Home

Seems like you can pretty much purchase anything that grocery stores these days.  However many pre-packaged foods contain preservatives to make them last longer on the shelf, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer.  A little time and effort can help you save a little money and cut out many of the preservatives.  Plus homemade food usually tastes way better anyways. Here are some great recipes for pre-packeged grocery store items that you can make in your own kitchen.

Dry Goods/Canned Goods/Condiments

These are simple ways to make pre-canned, bottled, or packaged items made for cooking.  I can’t tell you how many times I have been in the middle of cooking and realized I ran out of pancake syrup.  Once I was cooking the taco meat and I realized the seasoning packets were gone.  Well, problem solved!

• 10 Homemade Seasonings Recipes
• 10 Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes
• Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
• Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Homemade Pancake/Waffle Syrup
• Homemade French Vanilla Creamer

Snacks/Treats

Try these snack and treat recipes and you will never be able to go back to the store-bought kind again!

• Easy Chewy Caramel Corn
• Homemade Kettle Corn
• Homemade Cheese Crackers
• Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
• Homemade Fruit Snacks
• Homemade Strawberry Poptarts
• Homemade Granola Bars (4 Ingredients)
• Homemade Protein Bars
• Fruit Dip
• Homemade Chocolate Pudding
• Homemade Chocolate Syrup
• Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Topping
• Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Homemade Marshmallows
• Homemade Soft Pretzels
• Homemade Hummus

Meals (Freezer Meals)

The frozen food aisle is a great convenience when you need a meal in a pinch.  However if you plan ahead, you can make some of these recipes in bulk and freezer them.  Again, they taste much better than their pre-packaged counterparts.  *Bread items are freezer-friendly too. 

• Copycat “Perdue Shortcuts”
• Homemade Meatballs
• Homemade Pizza
• Homemade Pizza Rolls
• Homemade Hot Pockets
• Homemade Pierogies with Meat Filling
• Homemade English Muffins
• Homemade Pita Bread
• Homemade Tortillas

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