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Midwest Family Staple Meals

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This casserole is a family favorite!
 
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This classic Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is a hearty, comforting family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, melted cheese, and a crispy potato topping.
Tater Tot Casserole Recipe (with Video)
 
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The classic Midwestern Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich features an extra-large, tenderized pork cutlet that is double-breaded and fried until golden brown, served on a standard hamburger bun that it completely dwarfs.
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe
 
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Southern Fried Catfish recipe yields perfectly flaky fish with a signature crispy, golden cornmeal crust seasoned with a hint of spice.
Southern Fried Catfish
 
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Creamy Loaded Potato Soup is a rich, comforting classic packed with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and melted cheese in a perfectly seasoned velvety broth.
The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup
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This Midwestern diner staple famously known as a Maid-Rite Copycat or a Loose Meat Sandwich features ultra-fine, crumbly seasoned ground beef simmered in broth and served on a soft bun. It has all the savory flavor of a classic hamburger but without ...
Loose Meat Sandwiches - Maid Rite Burgers
 
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 St. Louis Toasted Ravioli is a beloved Missouri favorite featuring plump ravioli dipped in an egg bath, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until perfectly crispy and golden. If you haven't tried this please do!
Toasted Ravioli (Fried or Baked)
 
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Decadent tradition featuring a sweet, dense cake crust topped with an incredibly rich, gooey cream cheese layer that stays delightfully soft in the center.
Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
 
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This classic Kansas City Barbecue Sauce is a thick, sweet, and tangy tomato based sauce with a touch of hickory smoke and a kick of spice. It's the ultimate all-purpose glaze for ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork.
Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe
 
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This classic St. Louis-Style Pork Steak is a quintessential Missouri favorite. Cut thick from the pork shoulder, these steaks are seared or grilled until beautifully caramelized, then simmered in a bath of sweet and tangy barbecue sauce until tender ...
Tender, Juicy Pork Steak Recipe
 
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Beloved vintage comfort meal often found at church potlucks and family gatherings across the midwest states.
Missouri Casserole Recipe