TheMidwestis a vast expanse of farmlands and cities and lakeswithcuisineparticular to each region.
you might bet the farm on it.
Plus, don’t miss13 Healthier Old-Fashioned Midwestern Recipes To Try Tonight.
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But the proof is in the pie.
Get Martha Stewart’s recipe forIndiana Sugar Cream Pie.
Toasted Ravioli
This breaded, deep-fried dish is the favorite app in St. Louis.
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Stuffed with beef or cheese, these golden-brown ravioli are crispy and dusted with parmesan cheese.
Get Garnish and Glaze’s recipe forToasted Ravioli.
Whatever the originBurgoo and bourbon are always a sure bet at the Kentucky Derby.
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Rolled Oyster
Rolled oyster is a baseball-sized seafood fave and is unique to Louisville, Kentucky.
Today, seafood restaurants and fish fries in the Louisville area star their own versions on menus.
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Get Saveur’s recipe forRolled Oysters.
In fact, Wisconsin is known as “The Kringle Capital of the World.”
Get Platter Talk’s recipe forDanish Kringle.
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In the 19th-century, when German immigrants settled in Wisconsin, bratwurst was in their carry-on.
The dish was elevated to star status in Wisconsin in the 1920s.
Get Foodie Crush’s recipe forBratwurst in Beer With Onions.
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Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage Rolls are hearty and popular in the Midwest, says Zehr.
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Pierogis
These savory dumplings have Eastern European roots.
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“you could fill these with anything from cabbage and mushrooms to fruits and meat.
As a bonus, they freeze well making them a convenient meal at dinner time.”
Get The Recipe Critic’s recipe forPierogis.
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Cheese Curds
Wisconsin, the Cheesehead state, is where you’ll find the revered cheese curds.
The variations are usually inspired “by the fare of the previous evening,” according toGreat Lakes Cuisine.
Like many Midwestern dishes, Hopple Popple has origins in Germany and is still a popular breakfast dish there.
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Get Food.com’s recipe forHopple Popple.
A previous version of this article was originally published on May 19, 2022.
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