Let's face it: We don't really need a holiday to encourage a big old helping of junk food. But, since today is National Junk Food Day, we aren't going to turn down the opporutnity to celebrate. So, fry up your chicken, layer on some bacon, maybe even some whipped cream, and take full advantage of the oddball holiday with these 11 delicious recipes. Happy National Junk Food Day!

Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

This grand burger is a custom blend of ground prime rib, brisket, skirt steak, and tenderloin, topped with bacon and triple-cream cheese.<br /><br /><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/bacon-burgers-brioche-buns-recipe-fw1010" target="_blank"><b>Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns</b></a>
John Kernick

Meat Lovers' Supreme Pizza

Meat Lovers' Supreme Pizza
Johnny Miller

Louisiana Cheese Fries with Crayfish and Gravy

<p>In chef Kelly English's Southern twist on Canadian poutine, the fries are topped with spicy pimento cheese, andouille gravy, and crawfish, crab, or shrimp.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/louisiana-cheese-fries-crayfish-gravy-recipe-fw1013%22 target="_blank"><b>Louisiana Cheese Fries with Crayfish and Gravy</b></a></p>
© Jonny Valiant

All-American Buffalo Chicken Tenders

<p>Transform a familiar (and irresistible) bar snack into dinner by serving spicy chicken and a cool dipping sauce with potato salad for a side. We replaced wings with skinless tenders so our buffalo chicken is easier to eat — and lower in calories. You could also cut boneless breasts into strips, and save money.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/all-american-buffalo-chicken-tenders-recipe-mslo0311" target="_blank"><strong>All-American Buffalo Chicken Tenders</strong></a></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Fried Chicken Tacos

<p>"Right in Tijuana's red-light district sits Kentucky Fried Buches, where cooks fry chicken necks, skin on, to fill soft corn tortillas. I can't stop eating them," says Andrew Zimmern. "At home, I fry skin-on chicken thighs until they're supercrisp, then eat them with avocado-tomatillo salsa, my family's favorite."</p><p><b>Recipe: </b><a href="/recipefinder/fried-chicken-tacos-recipe-fw0511" target="_blank"><b>Fried Chicken Tacos</b></a></p>
Con Poulos

"Bulldog" Hot Dogs

<p>This recipe combines creamy coleslaw and smoky chili to create the perfect hot dog.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/bulldog-hot-dogs-recipe-mslo0712" target="_blank"><strong>"Bulldog" Hot Dogs</strong></a></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Filled Doughnuts

A great-tasting variation of our Cappuccino Doughnuts -- whip up a batch no matter the season.
Ann Stratton

Cornbread-Topped Apple Macaroni and Cheese

Tillamook
Courtesy of Tillamook® Cheese

Nashville Hot and Crispy Chicken Sandwiches

<p>The chicken in this delightful sandwich is brined in spicy dill pickle juice, then fried and tossed with schmaltz (chicken fat) and Korean chile powder. At Leghorn in Chicago, chef Jared Van Camp makes his own pickles, but he suggests using Tabasco's dill pickles as an easy substitute.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-sandwiches-recipe-fw1013%22 target="_blank"><strong>Nashville Hot and Crispy Chicken Sandwiches</strong></a></p>
© Con Poulos

Dark Chocolate Milkshake with "Fluffy" Coconut Whipped Cream

<p>Created by Bobby Flay, this milkshake is modeled after his favorite candy bar: Fran's Gold Coconut Bar from Fran's Chocolates in Seattle. Flay spoons layers of thick chocolate milkshake and mousse-like coconut whipped cream parfait-style.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe: <a href="/recipefinder/dark-chocolate-milkshake-coconut-whipped-cream-recipe" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate Milkshake with "Fluffy" Coconut Whipped Cream</a> </b></p><p><i>Uses store-bought chocolate ice cream</i></p>
Ben Fink

Ultimate Malted Brownie Sundae

Ultimate Malted Brownie Sundae
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living

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