Famous North Dakota Recipes
Famous North Dakota recipes include tater tot hotdish, cheese buttons, kuchen, lefse, strawberry rhubarb pie, and Jell-O salad.
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North Dakota borders Canada to the north and South Dakota to the south and sits on the Great Plains. The Native American and Scandinavian populations have influenced the food culture for the last hundred years.
These ten food categories include three recipes from notable professional chefs and home chefs, with the recipe testing and dish development done for you. All you need to do is enjoy the wonderful combinations that make these dishes uniquely North Dakota.
Tater Tot Hotdish
This ground beef casserole is filled with onions, peppers, carrots and topped with tater tots and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Tater Tot Casserole Recipe – doesn’t have all the veggies
- Easy Tater Tot Hotdish {ready in under an hour!}
- Tater Tot Hotdish (Casserole) Recipe {VIDEO}
- Tater Tot Hotdish
2. Apple Pie
Begin by slicing red and green apples thinly, then toss them in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, sugar, ginger, and nutmeg. Next, arrange the seasoned apples neatly in a pie dish.
Cover this delightful mixture with a layer of pie dough, ensuring it fits snugly. As it bakes, watch as the apples soften to perfection without becoming mushy, while the crust turns a beautiful golden brown.
This process results in a pie that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
3. Kuchen
This German dessert is made with fruit in a shortbread or yeast dough and drizzled with icing or fruit syrup.
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4. Lefse
This traditional Scandinavian dish is a potato bread similar to tortillas, and they’re topped with sweet ingredients like cinnamon, butter, and sugar.
5. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
When rhubarb and strawberries are in season, they combine to make a sweet and sour dessert with a crispy golden crust and is a famous North Dakota recipe.
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- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe (with VIDEO)
- How to Make the Absolute Best Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
6. Chippers
Potato chips dipped halfway in melted chocolate are a sweet and salty snack that is a famous North Dakota recipe.
7. Jell-O Salad
Jello salad is filled with fruit chunks, whipped cream, and topped with sliced fruit. It’s a tasty and light dessert that is popular all over the state.
- Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
- 5 Minute Strawberry Jello Salad Recipe
- 7UP Lime Jello Salad Recipe {Easy Fruit Salad with Pineapple}
8. Stone Ground Wheat Bread
No-knead artisan wheat bread is easy to make and healthy. Sprinkle seeds or nuts on top or mix them into the dough for a crunchy texture.
- The Best Homemade No Knead Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
- Artisan Stone Ground Wheat Bread
- 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread from the Bread Machine
9. Fry Bread Tacos
Native Americans originally made this pita-like bread. It’s served with taco salad like black beans, tomatoes, ground beef, olives, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
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10. Knoephla Soup
This dumpling soup is filled with carrots, celery, onions, garlic, nutmeg, herbs, potatoes, and heavy cream. It’s a warm and filling soup perfect for a cold night.
