Here Are The 12 Foods You Have To Eat In Minnesota Before You Die
In Minnesota, restaurants use our favorite foods to make dishes of epic proportions. From stacked Bloody Marys to world-class tater tot hotdish, here are the 12 things you have to eat in MN at least once.
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This qualifies as a dish in Minnesota because it's often topped with more than enough food to snack on. Get it with a snit or it's not even worth it. These babies are the best way to start a Minnesota Sunday.
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We're the birthplace of these delicious molten masterpieces. Matt's, 5-8, and everywhere else. There's no need to pick a favorite because we can eat them every day.
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Baked or fried this fish is always on the menu in MN and for good reason.
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Nothing says comfort food quite like lefse made from MN grandmothers.
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This stuff is delicious and, sorry moms, but we're getting ours from HauteDish, The Buttered Tin, and the other MN restaurants who have immortalized this favorite on their menu.
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There's just no cookie in MN that melts our hearts and warms our tummies like Sweet Martha's.
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Especially served up in burger form at the State Fair. There are always new delicious varieties.
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Invented in Minnesota, these delicious apples bring back floods of fall memories for any local.
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Wild Rice is one of Minnesota's best foods, and the restaurants here know how to cook it into phenomenal dishes.
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Yeah, yeah, cheese is Wisconsin's thing but you still can't come to MN and not order up a serving of these fried delights.
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MN makes some of the best homemade ice cream, and the flavor options are endless. It counts as a dish if it has toppings like this!
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Jo Magliocco
Nut Goodies are another sugary favorite from one of our beloved local candy companies. They're best eaten by the handful.
What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten in Minnesota?
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