Exciting new food options introduced at 2024 Minnesota State Fair

In a culinary extravaganza, the Great Minnesota Get-Together has unveiled 33 new official foods and introduced six fresh food vendors for this year's event. Among the tantalizing offerings are innovative creations such as smoked sausage slices wrapped in bacon with a cream cheese mix and barbecue sauce, fried buffalo-flavored cheese curds and chicken with blue cheese slaw in a fried flour shell, and deep-fried Halloumi cheese. The menu also features unique delights like handmade pies filled with Minnesota honey, fresh banana, and Biscoff® cookie butter, as well as fried potato skins loaded with a blend of sour cream, cream cheese, pickles, and ham. El Burrito Mercado is set to delight fairgoers with Quesabirria Taquitos, Esquites, and Agua de Sandia Loca, while Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine offers Koshari in three varieties along with caffeine-free iced hibiscus tea. Midtown Global Market's Indigenous Food Lab presents the Official New Food Nixtamal & Wild Rice Bowl with Wóžapi & Bison Meatballs or Sweet Potato Dumplings, featuring a blend of traditional ingredients like bison meatballs or sweet potato dumplings with mixed berry wóžapi sauce on a bed of nixtamal mixed with wild rice, maple, and spices, topped with honey butter, kettle chips, and herbs. For those with a sweet tooth, a Belgian waffle filled with strawberry shortcake cookie dough, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce on-a-stick promises a delectable treat. The WCCO Staff, a team of seasoned journalists, brings you the latest updates on WCCO.com. The Minnesota State Fair's lineup of new food and drinks for 2024 is sure to excite food enthusiasts and fair attendees alike, offering a diverse array of flavors and culinary experiences to savor at the annual event.