The Pioneer Woman’s Top 10 Spicy Recipes
Crank up the temperature with these fiery, flavor-packed dishes!
If cayenne pepper is your go-to seasoning kand your favorite garnish is a generous heaping of hot sauce, you’re in for a real treat! The Pioneer Woman has plenty of bold dishes that pack a punch! Ree Drummond loves classic margaritas with a jalapeño-infused twist, battered chicken drizzled with hot honey, deviled eggs doctored up with sriracha, and so much more!
While all of Ree's red-hot recipes are fiery and flavorful in their own unique way, we’ve curated a collection of The Pioneer Woman’s top 10 spicy dishes. If you prefer your meals with a little extra kick, you’ll find drinks, appetizers, entrées, and sides that will do the trick. Ahead, there are hearty comfort-food classics like pulled pork and creamy pasta, crowd-pleasing favorites like burgers and hot dogs, and some fun sides. These dishes are guaranteed to make your taste buds dance.
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Spicy Queso Burgers
Filled with green chiles, Ree’s red-hot queso brings a whole new level of heat (and flavor!) to her smoky chorizo-beef burgers. Her creamy homemade sauce is fiery as is, but to up the ante, swap in pepper jack queso. Don’t forget to top your patties with pickled jalapeños to really pack a punch!
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Hot Honey Chicken
Ree’s crispy chicken tenders coated in hot honey offer the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. This recipe is great for those who enjoy subtle heat, but to crank up the temperature, simply add another teaspoon of cayenne pepper. If you're prepping these in advance, wait to add the sticky glaze until you're ready to serve them!
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Spicy Artichoke and Parmesan Dip
The mix of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and parmesan gives this appetizer the creamiest, cheesiest base (as every good party dip should!), while the cherry peppers add a touch of spice, along with subtle sweetness and juiciness. Pair it with crunchy crackers or sliced vegetables for an undeniable crowd pleaser!
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
Give classic margaritas a fiery twist with this spicy jalapeño version. It's just as crisp and refreshing as the original, but it’s paired with a jalapeño-infused tequila and garnished with jalapeño slices for added heat. To turn up the intensity, soak the jalapeños in the tequila for longer than the recommended 24 hours!
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
Hearty and bold, this Cajun chicken pasta is a favorite with Ree and her readers, particularly spice lovers! “Cajun chicken pasta is one of my most bookmarked and printed recipes of all time, and one of my favorite things to eat ever, ever, ever,” Ree says. Juicy chicken is sprinkled with Cajun seasoning and browned in a skillet before tossed with pasta in a thick, spicy sauce.
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Chili Dogs
If you find a plain ol’ hot dog boring, piling on Ree’s homemade chili will make all the difference! While the chili in this recipe is slightly spicy, you can always dial up the heat by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper. And if you still aren't satisfied with the intensity, add pickled jalapeños on top!
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Spicy Sriracha Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a party staple, but giving these creamy bites a spicy kick will amp up the flavor tenfold. Ree’s recipe takes this crowd-pleasing appetizer to the next level with spoonfuls of sriracha in the filling and pickled jalapeños on top. The sprinkling of crispy bacon doesn't hurt, either!
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Spicy Cowgirl Coffee
Jump-starting your day with a burst of heat will definitely wake you up (and keep you awake)! With this spicy cowgirl coffee from The Mercantile’s menu, you’ll get your daily dose of caffeine, plus a spicy punch from the chile syrup and cayenne pepper. The creamy texture, chocolatey flavor, and whipped topping perfectly balance out the spice.
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Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork
This recipe proves that cooking pork with a couple cans of Dr Pepper makes it more moist and flavorful than ever. This is especially true when it’s roasted with a jar of chipotle peppers, which this recipe calls for. Scoop the tender, piping-hot result onto buttery buns, flour tortillas, or cheesy nachos, and enjoy!
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Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry
This veggie-forward dish is a tasty accompaniment to any dinner plate, vegetarian or not. In this recipe, cauliflower florets are sautéed until golden and tossed with a mix of lime juice, soy sauce, and green union before getting doctored up with hot sauce. Pro tip: The more hot sauce you use, the deeper the color and the bolder the flavor.
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