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The 20 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From 2018

December 21, 2018 at 12:45 AM

(Photo: Yammie's Noshery/Foodie Crush/Cooking Classy)

The HuffPost Taste Instagram account is our best tool for finding out what you, our readers, crave. We picked up on a few different phases you went through in 2018: You carb-loaded in April, you craved pasta in July and you had an inexplicable hankering for chocolate chip cookies in August.

Now that the year is coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the 20 most-liked recipes from the past 12 months. Three chocolate cakes made the list, along with tons of comfort foods. But you may be surprised to see what took the top spot. Check it out below!

Simple Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/simple-vegetarian-skillet-lasagna/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simple Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest.</strong> — Get the Simple Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Summer Minestrone With Turkey Meatballs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2018/06/18/summer-minestrone-with-turkey-meatballs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Summer Minestrone With Turkey Meatballs</a> recipe from Damn Delicious.</strong> — Get the Summer Minestrone With Turkey Meatballs recipe from Damn Delicious.

Pasta With Creamy Artichoke Sauce (Vegan)

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.feastingathome.com/pasta-with-sunchokes-mushrooms-and-artichoke-sage-sauce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pasta With Creamy Artichoke Sauce</a> (vegan) recipe from Feasting at Home.</strong> — Get the Pasta With Creamy Artichoke Sauce (vegan) recipe from Feasting at Home.

Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili With Sweet Potatoes And Black Beans

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.wellplated.com/slow-cooker-turkey-quinoa-chili/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili With Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans</a> recipe from Well Plated by Erin.</strong> — Get the Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili With Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans recipe from Well Plated by Erin.

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

<strong>Get the <a href="https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/slow-cooker-crock-pot-beef-bourguignon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon</a> recipe from The View From Great Island.</strong> — Get the Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon recipe from The View From Great Island.

Brooklyn Blackout Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/brooklyn-blackout-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooklyn Blackout Cake</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest.</strong> — Get the Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Brown-Butter Banana Bread

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.thehungryhutch.com/brown-butter-banana-bread-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brown-Butter Banana Bread</a> recipe from The Hungry Hutch.</strong> — Get the Brown-Butter Banana Bread recipe from The Hungry Hutch.

Slow Cooker Dairy-Free Butter Chicken

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-dairy-free-butter-chicken/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slow Cooker Dairy-Free Butter Chicken</a> recipe from Eating Bird Food.</strong> — Get the Slow Cooker Dairy-Free Butter Chicken recipe from Eating Bird Food.

Creamy Broccoli Mac And Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2017/12/28/creamy-broccoli-mac-and-cheese/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese</a> recipe from Damn Delicious.</strong> — Get the Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese recipe from Damn Delicious.

Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Fudge Frosting

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2018/02/chocolate-cake-fudge-frosting.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Fudge Frosting</a> recipe from Love and Olive Oil.</strong> — Get the Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Fudge Frosting recipe from Love and Olive Oil.

Garlic Herb Spaghetti With Chicken And Meatballs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/garlic-herb-spaghetti-chicken-meatballs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Garlic Herb Spaghetti With Chicken and Meatballs</a> recipe from Pinch of Yum.</strong> — Get the Garlic Herb Spaghetti With Chicken and Meatballs recipe from Pinch of Yum.

BLT Pasta Salad With Avocado

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/blt-pasta-salad-avocado/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BLT Pasta Salad With Avocado</a> recipe from Foodie Crush.</strong> — Get the BLT Pasta Salad With Avocado recipe from Foodie Crush.

Gingerbread Surprise Beignets

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/gingerbread-surprise-beignets-spiced-mocha-hot-chocolate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gingerbread Surprise Beignets</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest.</strong> — Get the Gingerbread Surprise Beignets recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Baked Brie With Maple Syrup And Thyme

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.recipetineats.com/baked-brie-with-maple-syrup-thyme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Baked Brie With Maple Syrup and Thyme</a> recipe from RecipeTin Eats.</strong> — Get the Baked Brie With Maple Syrup and Thyme recipe from RecipeTin Eats.

Overnight Pull-Apart Brioche Cinnamon Roll Bread

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/overnight-pull-apart-brioche-cinnamon-roll-bread/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Overnight Pull-Apart Brioche Cinnamon Roll Bread</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest.</strong> — Get the Overnight Pull-Apart Brioche Cinnamon Roll Bread recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/spinach-artichoke-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese</a> recipe from Cooking Classy.</strong> — Get the Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese recipe from Cooking Classy.

Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine

<strong>Get the <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/mushroom-fettuccine" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine</a> recipe from Pinch of Yum.</strong> — Get the Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine recipe from Pinch of Yum.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.hummingbirdhigh.com/2017/10/vietnamese-iced-coffee-cake.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cake</a> recipe from Hummingbird High.</strong> — Get the Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cake recipe from Hummingbird High.

Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2014/08/flourless-chocolate-peanut-butter-cake.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake</a> recipe from Yammie's Noshery.</strong> — Get the Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe from Yammie's Noshery.

Grilled Corn Salad With Tomato And Avocado

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/grilled-corn-tomato-avocado-salad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grilled Corn Salad With Tomato and Avocado</a> recipe from Foodie Crush.</strong> — Get the Grilled Corn Salad With Tomato and Avocado recipe from Foodie Crush.

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Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/02/spicy-mini-meatball-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank">Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong> — Get the Spicy Mini Meatball Grilled Cheese recipe from How Sweet It Is

Grilled Cheese With Avocado And Heirloom Tomato

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Fajita Grilled Cheese

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BLT Grilled Cheese

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Crispy Zucchini Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/06/crispy-zucchini-grilled-cheese-with-dijon-horseradish-aioli/" target="_blank">Crispy Zucchini Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong> — Get the Crispy Zucchini Grilled Cheese recipe from How Sweet It Is

Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://annies-eats.com/2012/08/09/spinach-and-artichoke-grilled-cheese/" target="_hplink">Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese recipe from </a>Annie's Eats</strong> — Get the Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese recipe from Annie's Eats

Arugula And Ham Grilled Cheese

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Grilled Figs and Cheese

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Grilled Cheddar With Bacon And Tomato Jam

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White Pizza Grilled Cheese

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Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bsinthekitchen.com/steak-potato-barbecued-grilled-cheese/">Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese recipe from</a> BS in the Kitchen</strong> — Get the Steak & Potato Barbecued Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese

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Kimchi Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/25339-kimchi-grilled-cheese" target="_blank">Kimchi Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from cynthia | two red bowls via Food52</strong> — Get the Kimchi Grilled Cheese recipe from cynthia | two red bowls via Food52

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Grilled Cheese

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Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.honeysucklelife.com/2011/05/16/grilled-pimiento-cheese-sandwiches/" target="_hplink">Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe</a> from Honeysuckle Life</strong> — Get the Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe from Honeysuckle Life

Caprese Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2012/11/caprese-grilled-cheese/">Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Cooking Classy</strong> — Get the Caprese Grilled Cheese recipe from Cooking Classy

Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bsinthekitchen.com/the-loaded-nacho-game-day-grilled-cheese/">Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from BS in the Kitchen</strong> — Get the Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese recipe from BS in the Kitchen

Bacon Jam And Avocado Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/08/bacon-jam-and-avocado-grilled-cheese.html" target="_hplink">Bacon Jam and Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Closet Cooking</strong> — Get the Bacon Jam and Avocado Grilled Cheese recipe from Closet Cooking

Margherita Pizza Grilled Cheese

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Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://espressoandcream.com/2012/07/tomato-basil-grilled-cheese.html" target="_hplink">Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese</a> from Espresso and Cream</strong> — Get the Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese from Espresso and Cream

French Onion Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/2012/04/french-onion-grilled-cheese.html" target="_hplink">French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Portuguese Girl Cooks</strong> — Get the French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe from Portuguese Girl Cooks

Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adrienneshouse.com/blog/fried-chicken-and-waffle-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/" target="_hplink">Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Adrienne's House</strong> — Get the Fried Chicken And Waffle Grilled Cheese recipe from Adrienne's House

Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts

<strong>Get the <a href="http://thecreamline.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/grilled-cheese-pull-aparts/" target="_hplink">Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts recipe </a>from The Creamline</strong> — Get the Grilled Cheese Pull-Aparts recipe from The Creamline

Super Frico Grilled Cheese

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