These 9 Iconic Foods In Minnesota Will Have Your Mouth Watering

We hear talk of traditional Minnesota foods over and over again, but for the most part, we're getting laughed at. We still can't live down lutefisk, and we still can't let go of that whole grape salad thing either (we swear, our Thanksgivings are top-notch), so it's time to do a quick roundup of foods that are truly 100% Minnesotan, and 100% delicious. Eat it: literally.

1. Juicy Lucys

No matter how many times they are argued about, burgers full of molten hot delicious cheese are still our most prized invention.

2. Bundt Cake

We're the home of Nordic Ware, so bundt cakes are literally bred into our next generation of cooks. And nobody's ever angry about that.

3. Venison

In a state with more deer than college students, we certainly know how to make some good venison.

4. Walleye

There's just no Minnesota summer without chowing down on some Walleye fresh from one of our 10,000 lakes.

5. Lefse

Nothing says comfort food quite like lefse during the holidays. Probably because the best is made by Minnesotan grandmas.

6. Swedish Meatballs

Another tie to our nordic heritage, the Swedish meatballs in MN are seriously uff-da hook. And no, we aren't talking about the ones at Ikea.

7. SPAM (Attention! SPAM is not from Hawaii!)

Another made in MN food. If you don't like it - you're eating it wrong! This stuff is so amazing people collect it in every size, shape, and flavor. Who else can't wait for the museum to reopen this spring?

8. Nut Goodies

One of MN's own candies. We consume them in large quantities strictly to support local businesses. I'm sure it has absolutely nothing to do with how delicious they are.

9. Tater Tot Hotdish

And for all those who complain about hotdish being such a large representative of our state... majority wins. This is what keeps us warm during the winter so we can go snowmobiling, skiing, and play all that hockey.

Which Minnesota foods are you tired of trying to defend? Tell us your deepest grievances in the comments - or just share with us your favorite recipes. That works too.