Wisconsin Recipes

  • Bowl of Wisconsin beer cheese soup with sliced cheddar brats and chunks of potato.

    Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Brats and Potatoes

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Big Pot of Northwoods Comfort Food This Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Brats and Potatoes has browned rounds of cheddar bratwurst, tender potatoes, and a broth made with beer and plenty of extra-sharp Wisconsin cheddar. It’s hearty enough for dinner, especially if you have something to dunk in it. I made mine on the stove, and I’ve included a slow cooker version for anyone who wants to get supper started earlier in the day. I made this after a trip into town from our lake house in Watersmeet, Michigan. When I say I went into town, I mean I…

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  • Bears vs. Packers Game Day Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Chicago And Wisconsin Favorites For Your Football Snack Table The Bears and Packers can settle their differences on the field. At my house, I am more interested in what we are eating while we watch. I was born and raised in Chicago, but I also spend plenty of time enjoying…

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  • Cheddar Brat and Rice Bake

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Buttery, Savory One-Pan Dinner Inspired By My Favorite Road Trip Snack There is nothing fancy about a cheddar brat, and that is precisely why I love one. This Cheddar Brat and Rice Bake is an easy, comforting casserole made with sliced cheddar brats, buttery seasoned rice, onions, and peppers.…

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  • Shaved Ham With Coca-Cola Sauce

    April Lee Wiencek

    Easy, Nostalgic, and Made For Feeding A Crowd Shaved Ham With Coca-Cola Sauce is thinly sliced smoked ham baked in a sweet and tangy sauce made with Coca-Cola, grainy Dijon mustard, brown sugar, honey, black pepper, and a few simple spices. The ham gently steams in all that sauce until…

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  • Wisconsin Pâté

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Savory Northwoods Beef and Cheese Spread Wisconsin Pâté is a creamy, savory beef and cheese spread made with Underwood Roast Beef Spread, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese spread, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and a few simple seasonings. This recipe came about as one of those delicious accidents where…

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