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27 Hearty Dinner Ideas

From Bacon-Wrapped Fries to Hot Dog Holiday Wreaths

— September 12, 2014 — Lifestyle
These savory dinner ideas make us anticipate winter's arrival. There's nothing like hearty winter food when it comes to pleasing the avid meat lover.

Some great recipes from this list of savory dinner ideas include bacon-wrapped holiday dishes and bite-sized merry snacks that are guaranteed to be a hit at any family gathering. Whether sitting down for a formal dinner or enjoying a snack as you open presents by the fireplace, those who love to indulge during the holidays will be sure to enjoy these examples.

Memorable examples from the list include a meaty hot dog wreath that doubles as a piece of holiday decor along with glazed peanut butter bacon that is a fun twist on a classic meat lover favorite.
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Bacon-Wrapped Holiday Dishes
Bacon-Wrapped Holiday Dishes
This Meaty Star of David is Wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled in Mustard
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Instant Thanksgiving Meals
Instant Thanksgiving Meals
Luvo's Frozen Turkey Dinner Instantly Recreates Holiday Favorites
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Quail Egg Poutines
Quail Egg Poutines
Iamafoodblog's Breakfast Poutine is a Gourmet Take on the Montreal Snack
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Comfort Food Waffle Breakfasts
Comfort Food Waffle Breakfasts
Iamafoodblog's Mac and Cheese Waffles are a Family Favorite
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Snack-Stuffed Turkeys
Snack-Stuffed Turkeys
This Different Turkey Recipe Incorporates the Classic Cake into the Mix
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Peculiar Burger-Based Pies
Peculiar Burger-Based Pies
The Deep Dish Cheeseburger Pie is for Meat-Loving Pie Enthusiasts
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Turkey Meal Pastries
Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Unusual Peanut Butter Pretzels
Unusual Peanut Butter Pretzels
Dominique Ansel Unveiled Latest Dessert on Good Morning America.
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Hybrid Macaroni Pretzels
Hybrid Macaroni Pretzels
These Mac and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites Will Make Your Mouth Water
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Bacon Pretzel Buns
Bacon Pretzel Buns
These Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Pretzel Buns are Great for Snacking
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Piquante Pork Onion Rings
Piquante Pork Onion Rings
These Sriracha Onion Rings are Wrapped in Crispy Bacon
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Cookie-Glazed Bacon Recipes
Cookie-Glazed Bacon Recipes
This Dude Foods Recipe Combines a Bacon Strip with Oreo Cookies
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Latke Burgers
Latke Burgers
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Hannukah Hybrid Holiday with a Frankenstein-esque Burger
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Dessert-Mimicking Bacon Feasts
Dessert-Mimicking Bacon Feasts
BuzzFeed's Bacon Pie Recipe Calls for Mac and Cheese
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Pinecone-Mimicking Bread Feasts
Pinecone-Mimicking Bread Feasts
Plain Chicken's Food Pull is a Nacho and Sandwich Hybrid
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Sausage Stuffed Rigatoni Meals
Sausage Stuffed Rigatoni Meals
Olive Garden's Stuffed Pasta Menu Item Features Homemade Meat Sauce
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Overloaded Pasta Pies
Overloaded Pasta Pies
The 'Mac'n'cheese Pie-la Deen' was Inspired by Paula Deen
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Merry Marijuana-Infused Dinners
Merry Marijuana-Infused Dinners
Big Norm Cooks Up Nothing but Weed Food for His Dinner Party
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Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Hybrid Holiday Hot Dogs
Dog Haus' Thanksgivukkah Dog Brings Out the Best Flavors of Both Holidays
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Scrumptious Meat Stuffed Sweets
Scrumptious Meat Stuffed Sweets
The BBQ Pulled Pork Cupcake is Filled With Savory Goodness
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Donut-Inspired Turkeys
Donut-Inspired Turkeys
TurDunkin by Unwholesome Foods is Stuffed with Munchkins
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Beer-Infused Comfort Food
Beer-Infused Comfort Food
Easy Beer Mac and Cheese is Stuffed with Savory Gooey Goodness
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Bacon-Wrapped French Fries
Bacon-Wrapped French Fries
These Bacon Wrapped Fries are Going to Be a Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
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Carnival Treat Makeovers
Carnival Treat Makeovers
These Mini Corn Dog Muffins Offer a Taste of the Midway State
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Hot Dog Holiday Decor
Hot Dog Holiday Decor
The Mini Crescent Dog Wreath Makes Pigs in a Blanket Festive
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Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
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Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins
Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins
These Spaghetti Muffins are the Perfect To-Go Dinner Option
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