21 Late Night Food Recipes That Satisfy Midnight Cravings (2025)

22 Easy Cupcake Recipes to Make For the Next Special Occasion

Mini Twice-Baked Loaded Potatoes

Is there anything more genius (or adorable) than bite-sized twice-baked potatoes? Grab a bag of small red potatoes to bake, and top them with your favorites like sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon.

Bacon & Pimiento Grilled Cheese

A classic grilled cheese is hard to beat, but this elevated, salty sandwich features crisp bacon, freshly shredded cheddar, and a homemade pimento-cream cheese that’s worth writing home about.

Black Bean and Eggs-Over-Easy Tostadas

We love this recipe because there’s a good chance you can whip it up on whim. All you really need are tortillas, eggs, and beans to build the base, and then you can top your tostada with whatever else you have on hand.

Spinach Alfredo French Bread Pizza

Take your French bread even further by making an old childhood favorite. This French bread pizza is so simple to make, thanks to store-bought Alfredo sauce, fontina cheese, and some fresh spinach.

Croque Madame and Tot Casserole

Yep, you read that right—this is everything you love about a salty and savory croque madame, but in a bake with crispy tater tots. Need we say more?

Cheesy Chive Waffles With Fried Eggs

Who says all waffles must be sweet, and doused in syrup and powdered sugar? These savory waffles come together with a cheesy egg base and sprinkles of chopped chives throughout.

Peanutty Dumpling Salad

Put those frozen dumplings to work by frying them up and adding them to a delicious, crunchy salad. A late night salad may not seem like the move, but trust us, this ain’t your average bowl of greens.

Cornmeal-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks

There’s nothing quite like homemade mozzarella sticks, and since these have a cornmeal crust, they are extra crispy and gluten-free, too. Simply serve with a side of jarred marinara or vodka sauce for dunking.

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Chutney

Grilled cheese may be the most quintessential late-night snack, and with good reason. Next time you’re craving a classic grilled cheese, we urge you to add some sweet fruit chutney for the perfect balance of salty, savory, and sweet.

Single-Serve Nacho Cups

Nachos are amazing, but depending on how they’re layered, the toppings to chip ratio can be totally off. But that’s not the case with these nifty little nacho cups! Make as many or as few nacho cups as you want using a standard cupcake or muffin pan.

Deeply Caramelized Onion Dip

We can’t stop raving about how deliciously addicting this dip is. Unlike most onion dips, this recipe calls for tons of soft, sweet, caramelized onions, freshly cracked black pepper, sour cream, and steak sauce. It’s what dreams are made of.

Sheet Pan Pretzel Focaccia With Cheese Sauce

By now, we’re all pros at bread making, but have you ever made a pretzel focaccia? This carb-forward snack may take a bit more time to whip up, but it can be prepped in advance and enjoyed at any hour of the day or night.

Charred Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Skip the take out and make your own pizza at home! Whether you’re using store-bought dough, naan, or flatbread, this flavorful broccoli rabe pizza is as simple and delicious as it gets.

Guacamole and Chips

Homemade guacamole and salty tortilla chips are always a good idea, especially as a late-night snack. It’s a filling munchie, but also has quite a bit of nutrients so you won’t feel bloated the next day.

Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a blanket are always a crowd pleaser, and they’re easier to make than you might think. This recipe uses pre-made puff pastry and chicken sausage, but you could use any type of link that you want.

Mini Goat Cheese Balls

These bite-sized cheeseballs can be made in less than 20 minutes, and they don’t require an oven, which makes them quick and convenient. All you have to do is form a little ball with softened goat cheese and roll each one in a mixture of fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and dried fruit. What could be easier than that?

Cheesy Chicken Nachos With Avocado and Radish

Bringing the party back to your house? Throw together the ultimate sheet pan of nachos with every topping under the sun. Crisp radishes, creamy avocado, and an abundance of cheese is always the key to the perfect nacho.

Garlic and Parsley Shoestring Fries

It’s super easy to enhance a bag of frozen French fries, and it requires almost no effort. All you have to do is toss them with a heavenly parsley and chopped garlic mixture and put together a quick aioli for dipping.

Parm e Pepe Spaghetti

This slight twist on cacio e pepe is just as delicious and easy to make. The biggest difference is that this dish calls for regular Parmesan cheese, whereas cacio e pepe uses Pecorino Romano.

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

We love this chicken tender recipe because you can make a big batch ahead of time and stash them in your freezer for an easy meal or late-night snack. Whether you bake them in the oven or cook them in an air fryer, they’ll crisp up perfectly.

Grandma Pie With Pepperoni and Pink Sauce

The grandma pie is the most comforting pizza you could make, and this version is topped with a mouthwatering pink sauce, plenty of melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni coins.