The best meat dishes

Bacon-wrapped filet mignon

Ree Drummond wraps beef tenderloin in smoked bacon to enhance the steak's flavor. This quick and filling dish is ready in 25 minutes.

Recipe: Bacon-wrapped filet mignon

Blackberry-marinated pork wrapped in bacon

This main dish will bring pork lovers to the table. To secure the bacon, place the slices slightly overlapping around and under the pork, then tie each slice with a piece of kitchen string.

Recipe: Blackberry-marinated pork wrapped in bacon

Hot dogs with chili sauce

Tyler makes a simple beef chili topped with ketchup and mustard, then piles it on grilled sausages and tops it with shredded cheddar.

Recipe: Hot dogs with chili sauce

Meatloaf with lasagna

For this Italian-inspired dish, make a meatloaf roll with bacon, beef, pork, and breadcrumbs. Layer the meatloaf between layers of lasagna pasta, topped with a special tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve with ricotta cheese.

Recipe: Meatloaf with lasagna

Chili with beef and pork

The Neelys make a hearty beef chili that makes a great centerpiece for a buffet. Serve with garnishes like lime wedges, sour cream, grated cheese, and green onions.

Recipe: Chili with beef and pork

Burger dogs with bacon

Beer-braised bratwurst are topped with ground beef and wrapped in bacon. Sunny Anderson recommends stuffing the hot dog with cheddar and raw sweet onions for extra richness.

Recipe: Burger dogs with bacon

Stuffed turkey wrapped in bacon

If you're looking for a twist on traditional roast turkey, try Sunny's recipe. She offers a unique presentation for the holiday table: turkey breast wrapped in bacon and stuffed with a spiced pear mixture.

Recipe: Stuffed turkey wrapped in bacon

Pork roll stuffed with apples and minced meat

For an elegant and inexpensive holiday dish, Melissa stuffs pork with Italian sausage and sweet apples.

Recipe: Pork roll stuffed with apples and minced meat

Mini Cheesecakes with Glazed Bacon

What could make miniature cheesecakes even more delicious? Mix bacon grease into the cookie crust.

Recipe: Mini Cheesecakes with Glazed Bacon

American Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

Tyler Florence's excellent meatloaf has earned top marks and over 600 reviews—it's sure to be a family favorite. Tyler uses a mixture of ground pork and beef and mixes tomato relish into the meat to keep it juicy and flavorful.

Recipe: American Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

Waffles with bacon and chicken

What could be better than chicken and waffles? Chicken and waffles with chopped fried bacon.

Recipe: Waffles with bacon and chicken

Cowboy nachos

Ree Drummond marinates beef brisket for 1-2 days in a mixture of soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic, creating a multifaceted flavor profile for her mouthwatering nachos. She tops the chips with braised meat, bacon-seasoned beans, Monterey Jack cheese, and homemade pico de gallo—a fresh and slightly spicy appetizer.

Recipe: Cowboy Nachos

The perfect homemade burger

This incredibly juicy and flavorful patty is made from a blend of ground lamb, beef, and brisket, seasoned with paprika. Smoked chili ketchup, mustard aioli, crispy bacon, and classic American cheese complete the burger.

Recipe: Homemade grilled burger

Chicken with blue cheese and nuts, wrapped in bacon in a milk sauce

This bacon-wrapped chicken dish is similar to cordon bleu, but without the heavy breading. For extra juiciness, top it with Rachael Ray's homemade mustard sauce.

Recipe: Chicken with blue cheese and nuts, wrapped in bacon in a milk sauce

Cheyenne burger with turkey, onion rings and barbecue sauce

In this sandwich, Bobby uses turkey and adds smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, crispy onion rings, and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Cheyenne burger with turkey, onion rings and barbecue sauce

Italian Nachos

This recipe will make you forget your old notions of nachos. Guy Fieri reinvents the beloved appetizer with Italian ingredients like ricotta, salami, capers, and basil.

Recipe: Italian Nachos

Baked Turkey Stuffed with Cornbread

For the perfect turkey, Tyler stuffs the bird with cornbread stuffing, brushes it with maple syrup, and tops it with bacon.

Recipe: Baked Turkey Stuffed with Cornbread

Crispy breaded beef chops with gravy

This rustic classic is full of wonderful flavors and textures—crispy, meaty, slightly spicy, and topped with a creamy pepper sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes for a main course.

Recipe: Crispy breaded beef chops with gravy

Natural pork cutlets with mushroom filling

Guy stuffs brined pork cutlets with pancetta, mushrooms, and fontina cheese. For a beautiful presentation, secure the stuffed cutlets with a toothpick before frying.

Recipe: Natural pork cutlets with mushroom filling

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Dig a fork into the gooey mozzarella in this casserole from Ree, and you'll find pasta in a hearty beef sauce. Follow Ree's advice and let the freshly baked dish rest for a couple of minutes; this will firm up the cheese and prevent it from oozing out onto the plate when you serve it.

Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese Casserole