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                    <title><![CDATA[Copycat Culver's 'CurderBurger' Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/1972342/copycat-culvers-cheese-curds-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Patterson Watkins)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[With a breaded and fried curd patty on top of a classic hamburger, our copycat Culver&#39;s CurderBurger recipe really puts the extra-cheesy in cheeseburger.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a breaded and fried curd patty on top of a classic hamburger, our copycat Culver&#39;s CurderBurger recipe really puts the extra-cheesy in cheeseburger.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/copycat-culvers-curderburger-recipe/intro-1757092009.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Lemony Dream Omaha Cake Recipe]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Kara Barrett)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Comforting retro Omaha cake, a simple cake with a can of pie filling in the middle, is having a moment of fame. Our lemony version takes it to the next level.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Comforting retro Omaha cake, a simple cake with a can of pie filling in the middle, is having a moment of fame. Our lemony version takes it to the next level.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/lemony-dream-omaha-cake-recipe/intro-1739298825.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sugary Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/1672355/kentucky-butter-cake-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Patterson Watkins)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[A Kentucky butter cake is a moist, dense cake baked up in a Bundt pan and topped with a sugary glaze. Serve it for brunch, a snack, or a show-stopping dessert.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Kentucky butter cake is a moist, dense cake baked up in a Bundt pan and topped with a sugary glaze. Serve it for brunch, a snack, or a show-stopping dessert.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/sugary-kentucky-butter-cake-recipe/intro-1727202388.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Chicago Hot Dog-Style Meatloaf Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/1666831/chicago-hot-dog-meatloaf-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Patterson Watkins)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This recipe takes all of the toppings from Chicago-style hot dogs - relish, onion, sport peppers - and piles them onto (and into) hearty meatloaf.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This recipe takes all of the toppings from Chicago-style hot dogs - relish, onion, sport peppers - and piles them onto (and into) hearty meatloaf.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/chicago-hot-dog-style-meatloaf-recipe/intro-1726596898.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Classic Midwestern Baked Ham Balls Recipe]]></title>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Erin Johnson)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Put that leftover ham to good use and whip up these Midwestern ham balls, topped off with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Put that leftover ham to good use and whip up these Midwestern ham balls, topped off with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/classic-midwestern-baked-ham-balls-recipe/intro-1705957519.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3-Cheese Baked Ham And Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/1415977/3-cheese-baked-ham-and-potatoes-au-gratin-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Maria Scinto)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This au gratin is a little more grownup than those of our recipe developer&#39;s past. However, it&#39;s still just as cheesy and potato-y.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This au gratin is a little more grownup than those of our recipe developer&#39;s past. However, it&#39;s still just as cheesy and potato-y.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/3-cheese-baked-ham-and-potatoes-au-gratin-recipe/intro-1696879898.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Wisconsin-Style Bratwurst Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/1037542/wisconsin-style-bratwurst-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Michelle McGlinn)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Whether you're getting ready for a tailgate or want to grill at home, these Wisconsin-style beer brats are sure to hit the spot.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you're getting ready for a tailgate or want to grill at home, these Wisconsin-style beer brats are sure to hit the spot.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/wisconsin-style-bratwurst-recipe/intro-1664895366.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/887786/cheesy-potato-casserole-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Kristen Carli)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/887786/cheesy-potato-casserole-recipe/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[If you're looking for the perfect potato side dish, put those french fries to rest and opt for this cheesy potato casserole instead.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're looking for the perfect potato side dish, put those french fries to rest and opt for this cheesy potato casserole instead.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/cheesy-potato-casserole-recipe/intro-1654629078.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Slow Cooker Brats Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/619980/slow-cooker-brats-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Angela Latimer)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[If you're having a cookout, it may seem like burgers and hot dogs are clearly the way to go. But if you're ready to switch things up, try bratwurst instead.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're having a cookout, it may seem like burgers and hot dogs are clearly the way to go. But if you're ready to switch things up, try bratwurst instead.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/slow-cooker-brats-recipe/intro-1633010445.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Easy Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/604057/easy-chicago-deep-dish-pizza-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Mikayla Marin)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[With this easy Chicago deep dish pizza recipe on deck, you can enjoy layers of cheese, meat, sauce, and dough without taking much time or effort!]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With this easy Chicago deep dish pizza recipe on deck, you can enjoy layers of cheese, meat, sauce, and dough without taking much time or effort!<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/easy-chicago-deep-dish-pizza-recipe/intro-1631639279.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Vegan Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/474603/vegan-chicago-style-hot-dog-recipe/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Kristen Carli)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/474603/vegan-chicago-style-hot-dog-recipe/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This vegan Chicago-style hot dog recipe is sure to be a crowdpleaser at your next summertime gathering.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This vegan Chicago-style hot dog recipe is sure to be a crowdpleaser at your next summertime gathering.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/vegan-chicago-style-hot-dog-recipe/intro-1627655783.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.mashed.com/415796/the-best-chicago-style-hot-dog-recipe-for-your-next-summer-party/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 18:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@mashed.com (Keith Kamikawa)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.mashed.com/415796/the-best-chicago-style-hot-dog-recipe-for-your-next-summer-party/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[No need to travel to the Windy City to gobble down its famous hot dog: the Chicago Dog. Here's the best Chicago-style hot dog recipe for your next summer party.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[No need to travel to the Windy City to gobble down its famous hot dog: the Chicago Dog. Here's the best Chicago-style hot dog recipe for your next summer party.<p><img src="https://www.mashed.com/img/gallery/best-chicago-style-hot-dog/intro-1621520737.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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