List of Minnesotan dishes

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Minnesotan dishes include any food or drink invented within Minnesota or the surrounding region that is popular in Minnesota. Additionally, it can include dishes that were brought to Minnesota by immigrant groups.

Contents

Breads

Pancakes

Salads

Soups

Casseroles

Main dishes

Lutefisk with traditional accompaniments Lutefisk Vines.JPG
Lutefisk with traditional accompaniments
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potato, pickled cucumbers, lingonberry jam, and gravy Kottbullar - Mama's Meetballs 2024-02-11.jpg
Swedish meatballs served with mashed potato, pickled cucumbers, lingonberry jam, and gravy

Pizza

Pizza rolls Totino's Pizza Rolls, May 2019.jpg
Pizza rolls

Sandwiches

Desserts and Pastries

Pastries

Side dishes

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Minnesota sushi

Drinks

Alcoholic

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