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Carolyn Menyes|Oct. 6, 2020 2:30 pm EST
There’s nothing like going home for the holidays — and is there any cozier place in the United States than the Midwest? It is the country’s heartland, after all, filled with holiday celebrations that would make even Norman Rockwell feel nostalgic. The coziness of the region means that Midwestern cooking is comfort and convenience all rolled into one delicious package, and these classic Midwestern-inspired Christmas recipes prove it.
Cheese ball
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Potato skins
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Pigs in a blanket
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Christmas ale
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No holiday celebration in the Midwest is complete without plenty of beer. Whether you’re drinking Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Bell’s Christmas Ale, Thirsty Dog’s 12 Dogs of Christmas or another delicious craft beer, you know these rich, spiced ales are the quickest way to warm up at any holiday party.
Grilled steak
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Lasagna
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Prime rib
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Pork roast
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Au gratin potatoes
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Mashed potatoes
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Twice-baked potatoes
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Why choose between baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes and meaty potatoes when you can have them all in one dish? Twice-baked potatoes require a little more effort to prepare, but it it will pay off in the end.
For the Twice-Baked Potatoes recipe, click here.
Broccoli casserole
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Linzer cookies
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Spritz cookies
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Peppermint Bark
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