Are you looking to add some flavor to your dinner menu? Look no further than these 35 delicious maple syrup dinner ideas.
With a variety of recipes, from slow-cooked classics to roasted delicacies, you're sure to find something that will please even the pickiest eaters.
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Dinner Ideas Using Maple Syrup
Maple syrup season is rolling across North America, and you know what that means. Maple recipes are popping up on websites, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
Last weekend we enjoyed pulled syrup taffy, maple fudge, and maple snow too. Plus Dan and I are treating ourselves with maple syrup in our coffee.
And last week, I created a post on 90 Maple Syrup Dessert Recipes, and it is my fastest-growing post this month.
So I thought I'd follow up with this post about dinners you can make using maple syrup.
Enjoy!
35+ Maple Syrup Dinner Ideas
The sweet and unique taste of maple syrup makes it a shoo-in for desserts, but what about as an ingredient in your dinners? Here are 35+ maple syrup dinner ideas for you to try this week!
Best Smoked Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon
This recipe makes the best baked beans! Pair these with hotdogs for a classic dinnertime option.
15-Minute Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles
These noodles only take 15 minutes to prepare. They're great for a fast weeknight meal when we're busy with homeschooling activities and homestead chores.
Smoked Maple Salmon Jerky
If you need a high protein option you can munch on, on the go, make this maple salmon jerky. It is perfect for a packable meal for the road. And while you're at it, get a few tips on smoking and dehydrating wild game meats.
Maple Dijon Chicken Leg Quarters Dinner
Make chicken leg quarters a finger licking good, flavorful meal with this delectable maple dijon marinade.
Chipotle Maple Grilled Chicken
This recipe is smoky, spicy, slightly sweet, and tasty. This is one great way to jazz up chicken.
Maple-Butter Glazed Turkey Roast
Bring cozy maple vibes to your next Thanksgiving meal or Christmas dinner with this easy turkey recipe using maple butter glaze.
Maple-Glazed Venison Sausage Bites
Give deer sausage a delectable flavor with the addition of maple and bacon. Everyone will want a bite of these! And if you're looking for a venison entree, here are 21 Venison Dinners to check out.
Chipotle Pork Tacos
Make your next taco next extra tasty by adding maple syrup and chipotle to the mix with this pulled pork taco recipe.
Maple Dijon Skillet Chicken
Make chicken breast a tasty treat by glazing it with maple syrup, dijon mustard and a few spices. This is a winner winner chicken dinner!
Herbed Cheese Portobello Mushroom Wraps
This recipe has it all. Cheese, herbs, meaty mushrooms, and of course, maple syrup.
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing
This is the most flavorful salad for spring - and I love strawberry salad recipes! It has apples, strawberries, and a great creamy maple dressing that clings to the lettuce like a dream.
Maple Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
These green bundles have great flavor in a tidy little package. I know you are going to love these as a side, or if you like, you can make a meal of them.
Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
No need to go out for a great meal. This salmon recipe has an amazing fresh flavor, made at home in your kitchen.
Maple Sweet Potato Soup
This soup has a bit of everything in it! Sweet potatoes, apples and maple syrup are a perfect combo for a fall flavored meal.
Sticky Miso Tofu
This tofu has the best flavor. Make this for a vegan option that will satisfy anyone who samples it.
Maple and Miso Glazed Salmon
Whisk up this easy glaze to top your next salmon meal with. You are going to love the way this recipe turns out for a flavorful and fast meal.
Salmon Rice Bowl with Maple Mustard Sauce
Mix up these rice bowls for a really satisfying meal that can feed a crowd while being budget friendly.
Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Hash - Paleo & Whole 30 Option
Saute some squash with maple and bacon for a great seasonal dish that is delicious, easy and filling. And check out my post on 13 different ways to prepare squash too.
Baked Brie with Maple Syrup and Bacon
Baked brie might not be technically a meal, but this recipe is so good that Dan and the girls want to fill up on it.....
Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Bites with Dipping Sauce
This recipe for pork bites is sweet, savory and a fun appetizer to serve by the wood stove or even out at the campfire when we have get-togethers!
Maple Ginger Chicken Tray Bake
You know, I don't like licorice, but I do like the fennel and cranberry flavor combined with maple syrup in this easy sheet pan recipe.
Smoked Duck Breast with Maple Bourbon Glaze
Who's ready for duck hunting season? This recipe is on my list of "must tries" this year.
Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin
Dress up pork tenderloin with maple mustard to give it a great taste that your family is certain to love.
Braised Short Ribs
You can’t go wrong with short ribs! Adding maple syrup to the recipe makes them perfectly sticky.
Smoked Salmon with Maple
Make this easy smoked salmon for a weeknight meal, that feels restaurant quality thanks to the capers. Then learn how to smoke fish in a variety of ways.
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash Slices
I know you are going to want to save this recipe for when your garden is producing loads of acorn squash. It is so good!
Maple Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
Make economical chicken legs into a family favorite dish with this air fryer recipe.
Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe With Brussels Sprouts
Make brussels sprouts into a favorite side with the addition of sweet potatoes and maple syrup!
Maple Glazed Chicken
Let the instant pot do the work of making a fast and filling dinner with just the right amount of maple syrup for the perfect flavor.
Maple Glazed Pigs in Blankets Recipe
Give pigs in a blanket an upgrade by glazing your sausage with maple. You are going to love them.
Reverse Seared Pork Chops (Apple and Maple Marinated)
Pork chops have never been so tasty! This recipe reverse sears them to perfection.
Oven Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Wings
Move over hot wings, maple mustard wings are bound to be the best you have ever had.
Northern Hearty Venison Stew Recipe
This is my son Blake's favorite stew recipe. This hearty northern venison stew recipe uses juniper, maple syrup, and sage for a unique and delicious recipe.
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes
So we're a big fan of lentils because they're cheap, nutritious, delicious, and have a long shelf life. This lentil sloppy joe recipe is so good with my home-baked dinner rolls, too - the apple cider vinegar and maple flavor is fantastic!
Maple-Braised Turkey Legs and Thighs
Ever since we started raising turkeys, I've been looking for new non-holiday-style Turkey recipes. And this one is perfect anytime!
Smoked Duck With Spiced Pomegranate-Maple Glaze
If you're tired of your same-old duck recipes, you're going to love the unique flavor of this spicy pomegranate-maple glazed duck!
Sherry Ronning
I bookmarked this post for future reference. What a great resource!! I am from Michigan and have an abundance of Maple Syrup. Thank you for all these Maple Syrup recipes!
Jennifer
I looove maple syrup and am so excited to see all these delish recipes to try! They all look fabulous!
Kris
What a fabulous collection of recipes! I can't wait to make so many of these. 🙂
Sue
Fantastic collection of recipes! I grew up on a farm where we made our own maple syrup, so it always has a special place in my heart. I'm pinning this so I always know where to find it - thanks!