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American Main Dish Recipes
From all-American meatloaf to creamy casseroles, these main dish recipes will help get you out of your next meal-planning rut.
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![A bowl of French onion slow cooker meatballs topped with melted cheese and chopped parsley, and served with sliced bread and red wine](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/M79k_C6JSQpZRrf5ly4CQQPkkkE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-slow-cooker-french-onion-meatballs-recipe-7561933-hero-01-d73db87949914c8fb7cd514fb14e1afb.jpg)
Slow Cooker French Onion Meatballs
![Two bowls of acorn squash soup topped with fried shallots and croutons](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Szp_x4TOt-IHYkR3nuJsynb6GJ0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-acorn-squash-soup-recipe-7969247-hero-01-58ee8a05e7454d53bb00aa8e377d1b88.jpg)
Acorn Squash Soup
![Two bowls of roasted butternut squash soup topped with pepitas, croutons, and sour cream](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/P-YFq2P7haZLZhbuq5W_VtLM07k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-roasted-butternut-squash-soup-recipe-7970146-hero-01-f0d5f2f9dbcb4023bb4d0ade569aa0fd.jpg)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
![A spaghetti squash and ground beef casserole with a serving removed](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/R9JfyBeUYFdiYico4zFdSHwXSLs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-spaghetti-squash-and-ground-beef-casserole-recipe-7643779-hero-01-4f6bd9d9182d472097868447c9a2caa1.jpg)
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
![A serving of sheet pan maple garlic chicken with a sheet pan of chicken and vegetables](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bc8zksbEaIkhzlger8VZ-F4ZdsE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-sheet-pan-maple-garlic-chicken-7561334-hero-01-2cf334a0da71485eb16cf3991044808d.jpg)
Sheet Pan Maple Garlic Chicken
![Two bowls of butternut squash macaroni and cheese with two glasses of sparkling water](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/SdU5EWG4v3bH7-f2StIE9Ho-vwM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese-recipe-7814152-hero-01-42f22f62ec654463ade39551a69c8951.jpg)
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
![A bowl of New England clam chowder served with oyster crackers](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/WHBPH2ARgapI_-dLAIGa-jS3f2Q=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-new-england-clam-chowder-recipe-101195-hero-01-54ab877a66a246019e82f297492f5782.jpg)
New England Clam Chowder
![A crispy fried mushroom sandwich with cabbage slaw and mayo, served with a dill pickle spear and a glass of beer](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/aloakNB81s9zi5LkgvwBdOUT07A=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-crispy-fried-mushroom-sandwich-7561314-hero-C-87d3910d467a43c2a614db3fd4f340ae.jpg)
Crispy Mushroom Sandwich
![A plate of blackened chicken served with lemon wedges](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3auyFlxJqU-ob1G5lyDtQsa9-ag=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-blackened-chicken-recipe-7562607-hero-01-dceb628b060f490395142f6e1ef2a642.jpg)
Cajun Blackened Chicken
![Two plates of caramelized zucchini pasta, topped with breadcrumbs and whole basil leaves](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9sOQmnlTJZc9OlWp86VRzNJ6El0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-caramelized-zucchini-pasta-recipe-7556969-hero-01-c24ec4f413aa46d7af4ad36b5f942abb.jpg)
Caramelized Zucchini Pasta
![A plate of stacked Crunchwrap Supremes, cut in half, served with salsa and sour cream](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5A9jv5IEHN3apolqFUxfnjpT_bY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-copycat-crunchwrap-supreme-recipe-7499743-hero-A-1b76ff024b44450db7c0eb72da84d98b.jpg)
Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
![Ingredients for Cajun turkey injection marinade](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/tkbp5ceWrUiBXGbboUbIQWL7gEY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cajun-turkey-injection-marinade-recipe-335299-hero-01-aacd584bce5f4d7983f7282dafe35f12.jpg)
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![A large bowl of chicken caesar pasta salad, with a small serving in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/13z2HS7r3qEvjnyPB8X5PqBfKMM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-chicken-caesar-pasta-salad-recipe-7507214-hero-02-507765abf547441d8828e95dfc6e4207.jpg)
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
![Million Dollar Chicken Casserole](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/VJSjYg4-JDOyNXLMsegMmHoSZKc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-million-dollar-chicken-casserole-recipe-7482538-hero-01-17bb5cbe050947c0aeb4ffd328f51d72.jpg)
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Tik-Tok's Smashburger Ranch Tacos
![A large bowl of pasta primavera served with basil leaves and red pepper flakes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ijiS4GKsAO7JXI31cQYxyfxQbhk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-pasta-primavera-recipe-7503609-hero-01-242226d2fd334ccebcfac98e91b74f08.jpg)
Pasta Primavera is Retro But Never Gets Old
![Sliced easy turkey meatloaf on a cutting board](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_RA8lVXEUvTG3hhhsWFk3pzi2c0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-turkey-meatloaf-recipe-6363134-hero-03-d77c6dd96bf9420e9ee8e1301055844c.jpg)
Easy Turkey Meatloaf
![cast iron steak](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/eyF2xnI_zGredRVwQhizfiC6JzU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cast-iron-steak-recipe-5498568-hero-01-58d9416ce4af4784aa9aa61ed4414bd8.jpg)
Cast Iron Steak
![Three chicken breasts coated with barbecue sauce in a red skillet](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/-UTyjW6jg1Dr6TIy-Za1wBDl74Q=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/image-2a02dcba447941e7b8f79bd459c2d2d1.jpeg)
Skillet Barbecue Chicken
![Hand holding a grilled cheese sandwich that has been cut in half](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_2pzniFLtSlgWBs0wyH-JP4oiU4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/grilledcheese-1e364d218ca54c2da25a5ed0400620b3.jpeg)
Air-Fried Grilled Cheese
![Tomato puff pastry tart](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/M4WSe4qCfhgsa88T-jYESS78Wsk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-tomato-tart-puff-pastry-5410312-hero-01-83e062afc2784fac951e9bbbcf40a907.jpg)
Tomato Tart With Puff Pastry
![Easy baked barbecued country-style ribs recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/qO3FYHjkcnub95JFtse6-AK4DjY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-baked-barbecued-country-style-ribs-3054359-hero-01-0843dd982a994c3d882e83fb58ab0dcf.jpg)
BBQ Country Style Ribs in the Oven
![Tik Tok's Chicken Cobbler](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/iN5yF7MDH0xn92hAWtb2kJvY4lg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tiktok-s-chicken-cobbler-recipe-7109230-hero-01-0143fc260e3e4cd59b67c309a3410188.jpg)
TikTok's Chicken Cobbler
![Vegan Vodka Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/fS3v65cVKBIceXmpvXXtxCYjYHo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/veganvodkasauce-hero-01-fec10d70ffd64eb286bdcfe8192ece11.jpg)
Creamy Cashew Vodka Sauce
![Million Dollar Spaghetti](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Wc0XXvqwhGQhzW75AfGBJMpAjt4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tiktok-million-dollar-spaghetti-recipe-6826177-hero-01-178d752e4c7f44ee90a6225a1a93694f.jpg)
TikTok's Million Dollar Spaghetti
![Chicken Alfredo Pie](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ikSaaT7Ld0Ib1aBdTeBfdzqpSNc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chicken-alfredo-pot-pie-recipe-6825957-hero-01-171d3e0393584ce99feb3550f4c3a15d.jpg)
Chicken Alfredo Pot Pie
![Instant Pot pulled pork on buns with all the "fixins."](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/FBfUw0F6w7UEu-YHcVH1VE4KhA0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/instant-pot-pulled-pork-recipe-4589737-final-67d2a1f920e140de90b38f9c08fa6b1b.jpg)
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
![Stuffed Green Peppers With Ground Beef](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kXQNr6NfgiRZ-qR7ROkGNgK8t7A=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-green-peppers-ground-beef-rice-3061372-5065_Hero-5b589e9346e0fb0071b5469e.jpg)
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![fried sand dabs with quinoa salad](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/GZ7JHRfqwGlb2gPPAIz9sxZ-Xig=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-659204819-5832f7303df78c6f6a47f668.jpg)
Oven-Fried Sanddab With Summer Salad
![Classic Southern Fried Chicken](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/MEMGEC8X5aTQvTaB-5531CAxdIk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-southern-fried-chicken-3056867-11_preview-5b106156119fa80036c19a9e.jpeg)
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![stuffed mini pumpkins on a tray](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/amLL4zOj8Qhrm4jbziJ4G08CFIk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-pumpkins-recipe-6665620-hero-1-fee9ee69e9b7457d85b3521e47248c36.jpg)
Stuffed Pumpkins
![Tomahawk rib-eye steak recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/rOeTNL5PgMNY53u86SPD2p0DYZc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tomahawk-rib-eye-steak-2313425-hero-01-98fc6c07472c440fbdfdd87db6c71e26.jpg)
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![buttery lobster rolls served on a platter](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/t2sHR2bvhMjdqsbbQXTd0rURTV0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/connecticut-style-lobster-roll-recipe-5496594-hero-05-26128df34866403997c3b15cb345f18d.jpg)
Buttery Lobster Roll Recipe
![A serving of butternut squash lasagna on a plate, topped with fresh basil leaves](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/YWhuFIscwtY3knwBnatFB9zchlE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SES-butternut-squash-lasagna-5442895-recipe-hero-01-aa8570ef46064b919f1e5eb0a282a7a0.jpg)
Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe
![Italian hot dogs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/FHzzdnjRL4GSrbBF0hDPpH-dT94=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Italian-hot-dog-5225454-hero-01-bfad6902865e4517883693c6eb0a96f2.jpg)
Italian Hot Dog Recipe
![Cajun Gumbo in bowls and in a pot](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/dx1Afr8blvnzC5qYBZxiPygB55Q=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cajun-gumbo-recipe-5209843-hero-01-489f21253c9f48eda69e99f76505b5ad.jpg)
Cajun Gumbo Recipe
![Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/poqH16hBQk-4YAL93v3Z8zu6yk0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/shrimp-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe-5205738-hero-01-1a40571b0e3e4a17ab768b4d700c7836.jpg)
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
![Tamale Pie in a baking dish and in a bowl](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/8DQOY_6Llgw7TJowovYspsfPBo0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tamale-pie-recipe-5201405-hero-01-661bf4b7da994a18ba4765a8f3d42906.jpg)
Tamale Pie
![Homemade Philly cheesesteaks](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/vCJmjtOzbx4zubg8dJ0pjEN9ZKA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/philly-cheesesteak-recipe-5197490-hero-01-a4631c9668734b25994c2811ae5d68de.jpg)
Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
![Barbecue Jerk Ribs Cooks With Soul](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/HYL2zDaCTakwnO5HbO74rkAGVug=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cooks-with-soul-barbecue-jerk-ribs-041217145a564c2ebe2c9a404ed9351c.jpg)
2021 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout
![tuna melt sandwich on a plate with chips and pickles](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/-fCy67-fsp3T9110EzfSt6ioErs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tuna-melt-sandwich-5093732-hero2-15ec5eee9280478188f62bacd7cc4d8f.jpg)
Tuna Melt Sandwich
![Louisiana Creole Gumbo](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/cVrR9c9sHIqxjXsh5EaKvMiuzDg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/louisiana-creole-gumbo-5210060-hero-01-4308b1a68e0d4d799c2e0b872ea6e331.jpg)
Authentic Louisiana Creole Gumbo
![sliced turkey meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/4yigoMahngSQ1ybHyBuAT2WazCM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/instant-pot-turkey-meatloaf-5092103-hero-a2432eb03594477fb2b9ac435fe90228.jpg)
Instant Pot Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
![Cauliflower and Cheese Casserole](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/XAgYtb3lOLGwuViEbkuOR3xzC3g=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CauliflowerandCheeseCasserole-TheSpruce-StephanieDeMelo-5007ab2fa1cf40fdbe14fe8bd04f4f0a.jpg)
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![Bourbon Glaze](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/KECAAog0JZITZX4g3_9z8R03kDU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/BourbonGlazeHERO-4f389da9f31d4765bc548ee65db7c961.jpg)
Bourbon Glaze
![Cheddar Cheese Scalloped Potatoes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/P-DqXWdxhWfLNRC-WfNr8qs8U9E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CheddarCheeseScallopedPotatoes-TheSpruce-75977db0c61c433584def595c1a04475.jpg)
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![Crockpot Meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Maf0dBjwOvU7pmdUHBD0AnWByP4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CrockpotMeatloafHERO-b0ef1c34727e410bb7d9c3c4abdde5dd.jpg)
Crockpot Meatloaf
![Mini Meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/7wO7bueBv3HhwMbiPEE6o1njaoo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/MiniMeatloafHERO-52b7fdef34784c3f8e075bc6cd386d9d.jpg)
Mini Meatloaf
![Chicken Meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/apgHM6qaKQ515x72LHRdD207J-M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chicken-meatloaf-recipe-5089176-hero-01-07321f6ad1fc4587ac171c292dba4414.jpg)
Chicken Meatloaf
![Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/1EK_3HvWtD0Kmd-654IcE8hWPfo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cracker-barrel-meatloaf-recipe-5088754-080-78cf28e6cdd74e749dfbb69663d4caec.jpg)
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
![keto meatloaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/UvwplVIgu9nqFwZ-psfVZ0Mn6_U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/keto-meatloaf-12-4484bd4166334b15b591224eaac761fc.jpg)
Keto Meatloaf Recipe
![Meatloaf with Sausage](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/hYZHvcGXSuo_AEi43-lVpOKRjDw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/MeatloafwithSausageHERO-8e38c75e92d3484ab446eb77b5ad81ee.jpg)
Meatloaf With Sausage
![Classic meatloaf with oatmeal](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/j9RVriDs3slwomWW4Jn4Our-XiA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/meatloaf-with-oatmeal-recipe-5089174-hero-05-7ebeaec18a95451280a662756ec8dd5a.jpg)
Classic Meatloaf with Oatmeal
![Swedish Christmas ham recipe julskinka](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/xqaYm6lP5Ty0g68dV91j6xT7iHc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/swedish-christmas-ham-recipe-julskinka-2952633-hero-7f76ae7363e3415d85000c6925772572.jpg)
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![Spiralized Summer Squash](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/rGf9dZiBnAjyqGJ5Y9rtnZ2VGIQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/summer-squash-pasta-with-garlic-and-basil-3061453-6-6_preview-5b0eda2f43a103003619230c.jpeg)
Spiralized Summer Squash With Garlic and Basil
![roasted vegetables on a serving platter](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kYKPTmFdTfNnxleE1c_8_Fooc1k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/how-to-make-roasted-vegetables-4063968-hero-01-4be55eedf3434a6bbab013a31c2a1a26.jpg)
How to Make Roasted Vegetables
![A gathering of citrus fruits cut in half and resting on a platter](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/wTVB4FREe6uy9SH2P9Yld4tzdSs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Copyofcitrus-brine-web-5a0b2a9547c266003702c2eb.jpg)
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![Grilled chicken thigh garnished with vegetables](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/fOOzhcju9dCaNfbKuySL7stvwz8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/grilled-chicken-thigh-garnished-with-vegetables-689681110-5a9a9a5918ba0100376a088b.jpg)
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