Ree Drummond's most popular recipe is Chicken Spaghetti, followed by Perfect Pot Roast.
Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy, crowd pleasing casserole that is packed with chicken, peppers and melted cheese.
Perfect Pot Roast is a slow cooked classic featuring tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and a rich savory gravy.
Other popular Re Drummond recipes are Cream Mac and Cheese, which is an ultra rich staple made with plenty of cheddar, mustard powder and a bubbly baked crust and Classic Meatloaf that is wrapped in bacon to lock in moisture and add a smoky savory depth.
Popular breakfast and brunch Ree Drummond recipes are cinnamon rolls and baked French Toast.
Cinnamon Rolls are a legendary, yeast raised sweet roll that is layered with butter and topped with a rich maple icing.
Baked French Toast is an easy to make casserole that can be prepped the night before and baked until golden.
And Good celebrated desserts that are popular with Ree Drummond are chocolate sheet cake, which is a massive fan favorite that is topped with a warm, melted chocolate pecan icing.
And Apple Dumplings that are easy, semi homemade treats that wrap crescent rolls around spiced apples.
Ree Drummond's also known as The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Spaghetti stands out because it uses a simple "dump-and-bake" method combined with distinct flavor and texture choices that set it apart from standard pasta bakes.
Key Unique Elements of Ree Drummond's Chicken Spaghetti include:
Broken Noodles: The spaghetti is broken into smaller pieces (about 2 inches long) before cooking, making the casserole much easier to scoop and eat with a fork.
Both Light and Dark Meat: Ree Drummond prefers using a mix of tender boiled chicken meat for a richer, more traditional homemade texture.
Pimientos and Bell Peppers: Diced pimientos, green bell peppers, and onions are folded directly into the mixture, adding subtle pops of color, sweetness, and crunch.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Instead of a generic mozzarella or mild cheese, it relies heavily on sharp cheddar for a bold, deeply savory melted flavor.
A Kick of Cayenne: A pinch of cayenne pepper cuts through the heavy cream of mushroom soup base with a very mild, warm background spice.
Ree Drummond's best and most famous pot roast recipe is her classic Perfect Pot Roast
, celebrated for its tender, fall-apart meat and rich, simple flavor.
Key Ingredients to Ree Drummond's famous pot roast recipe include:
3 to 5 lb chuck roast.
Olive oil for searing.
Kosher salt and black pepper.
2 whole onions (halved or cut root-to-tip).
6 to 8 carrots (washed and cut).
2 to 2 ½ cups beef broth (or beef stock).
Fresh herbs: 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary and fresh thyme.
Step-by-Step Instructions to make Ree Drummond's famous pot roast include:
Preheat your oven to 275°F.
Season the meat: Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
Brown the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add halved onions and brown on both sides, then remove to a plate.
Toss the carrots in the hot pot until slightly browned (about a minute), then remove with the onions.
Sear the roast: Place the seasoned chuck roast in the hot pot and sear for about a minute on each side until nicely browned. Remove the meat to a plate.
Deglaze the pot: Turn the burner to high, pour in about 1 cup of beef broth, and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a whisk.
Braise: Place the roast back into the pot, surround it with the browned onions and carrots, and pour in enough remaining beef stock to cover the meat halfway.
Tuck in the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.
Slow roast: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and place in the oven.
Cook for 3 to 3.5 hours for a 3-pound roast, or 4 to 5 hours for a larger 4- to 5-pound roast, until the meat is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.