Discover North Dakota's 5 Must-Try Iconic Foods

Human beings have to eat to survive, but many of us have a special passion for food. Many of us enjoy being foodies.

We love trying different foods and being a little bit adventurous with our pallets.

Have you ever wondered what the most iconic foods are in the state of North Dakota? I asked around, did a little research and put together a list of five of North Dakota‘s most iconic foods.

Let’s dig in.

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#1. Tater Tot Hotdish

North Dakota and other upper Midwestern states tend to call casserole a "hot dish," an some may find that surprising.

There’s one hot dish that stands out above all the others and this is the tater tot hot dish.

I’m sad to say I’ve never had it, but I hear great things.

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#2. Cheese Buttons

A cheese button is a cottage cheese filled dumpling. They are similar to ravioli, and have German roots.

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#3. Walleye

North Dakota love to eat fish, but not just any fish. The walleye is very much a statewide favorite. I never tried it until I moved out here. I'm embarrassed to admit, I had never even heard of a walleye until I moved to the state.

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#4. Caramel Rolls

North Dakotans love their caramel-topped pastries. As a matter of fact, there’s much debate over where to get the best caramel rolls. What do you think? Who has the most delicious caramel rolls in North Dakota?

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#5. Lefse

Lefse is a traditional soft Norwegian flatbread. It’s made with rice, potatoes and people in North Dakota love it.

Thoughts?

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