Midwest

Our Midwestern recipes are staples of America’s heartland. Taste the Midwest with favorites including appetizers and old-fashioned casseroles.

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    Fried Cheese Curds

    Calling all Wisconsin residents (past and present)! These fried cheese curds may just be the best we've ever had.

    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    Kick off grilling season with Kansas City barbecue sauce. It satiates everything you’re looking for in a typical barbecue sauce...


    Butter Burgers

    If you love butter burgers—or, at least, stops at Culver's—as much as Wisconsinites do, our recipe for homemade butter burgers...


    Elise Jesse’s Cincinnati Chili

    I know chili is widely debated, but one taste of Cincinnati chili has the power to end the debate. It...


    Fried Fish Sandwich

    The airy beer batter of this fried fish sandwich tastes even better with the creamy homemade tartar sauce and crunchy...

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    The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

    What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin...


    Ranch Burgers

    This ranch burger recipe will give your barbecue night a much-needed update, thanks to the magic of ranch dressing mix....

    Beer-Battered Fish

    Beer-battered fish is a key part of any good Friday fish fry—and it's easier to make at home than you...


    Soup Mix Pasta

    This delicious pasta sauce originated after I noticed a box of onion soup packets in my cupboard. I could not...


    Caramel Apple Toffee Cookies

    I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...


    Buffalo Chicken Crunch Wraps

    My daughter-in-law loves Buffalo chicken, so I came up with this easy-to-make crunch wrap using all the same flavors and...

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    Smoked Pork Butt

    Ready to become a pitmaster? Here's how to smoke a pork butt in your own backyard.


    Beer-Cheese Green Bean Casserole

    This recipe for green bean casserole with cheese is better than the traditional recipe. There, we said it.


    Copycat 57 Sauce

    This is a homemade version of our favorite steak sauce. We use it on steaks, chicken, pork and burgers, or...


    Huckleberry Bear Claws

    Beware: Bear claws may lead to bear hugs! My family can't get enough of these quick, easy pastries made from...


    Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

    Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...

    Rib Shack Copycat Mashed Potatoes

    Idaho is well known for being the potato state—even our license plates say "Famous Potatoes"! This is my version of...


    Buckeye Doughnut Holes

    Ohioans LOVE their buckeyes! They are in just about every candy shop and on every homemade sweets tray. I've taken...


    Tom and Jerry

    It wouldn't be Christmas without a warm Tom and Jerry drink. I was surprised to find out that not everyone...


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    Shrimp Puff Pastry Triangles

    Shrimp de Jonghe was invented in Chicago. It is usually baked and served in a casserole dish, but my version...


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    Japanese Cheesecake

    A wobbly Japanese cheesecake is wonderful to behold—and even better to eat! With a jiggly texture that’s both airy and...


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    Gooey Butter Cake

    In St. Louis, gooey butter cake is a go-to treat. Learn how to make this rich, delicious and super easy...


    St. Louis-Style Pizza

    Provel cheese and a cracker-thin crust are the hallmarks of this St. Louis-style pizza recipe. Don't forget to cut your...


    Detroit-Style Pizza

    Topped with pepperoni and melted, ooey-gooey cheese, this traditional Detroit-style pizza is just what your pizza night needs. Don't be...


    Cherry Chip Waffles with Cherry Syrup

    While on a recent trip to Door County, Wisconsin, for a family reunion, I created this yummy recipe using some...

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    Sweet Cherry Upside-Down Cake

    This cherry upside-down cake is a summer staple in our house, and it's always welcomed at neighborhood and family barbecues....


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    Air-Fryer Ravioli

    Keep reading for how to make air-fryer ravioli! When dunked in homemade marinara or pesto sauce it makes the ideal...


    Bratwurst and Chicken Kabobs

    I made these lively chicken kabobs as a thank-you gift while visiting my relatives in Norway They loved eating them...


    Chili Dog Baked Potatoes

    These chili dogs are nestled in baked potatoes for a delicious and satisfying meal. They're perfect for a barbecue, but...


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    Toasted Ravioli

    Looking for a conversation-worthy appetizer for your next party? Try toasted ravioli, a famous St. Louis fried treat that's served...


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    How to Make Minnesota Hot Dish

    So you call it a casserole? Everyone knows that in Minnesota, we call it hot dish. Here's how to make...