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Foods You've Likely Never Tasted or Heard Of Unless You're From the Midwest

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Puppy Chow

This sweet snack originated in the Midwest and consists of Chex cereal coated with melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar.

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Juicy Lucy

The Juicy Lucy is a burger with a twist that was born in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis. Instead of placing toppings on top of the patty, this burger has cheese stuffed inside the meat

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Runza

In Nebraska, the Runza is a beloved comfort food that has existed since the early 1900s. It’s a doughy bread pocket filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and cabbage.

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Chislic

The state food of South Dakota, chislic, is a simple yet delicious dish consisting of bite-sized pieces of grilled or deep-fried meat.

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Loose Meat Sandwich

While the rest of the country may know it as a “sloppy joe,” in Iowa, this sandwich goes by the name of “loose meat.” Instead of being served on a bun with marinara sauce

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St. Paul Sandwich

It’s a popular Chinese-American dish that originated in St. Louis. It is an egg-foo young patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on white bread.

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Horseshoe

In central Illinois, the horseshoe is a regional specialty consisting of an open-faced sandwich topped with meat, French fries, and cheese sauce.

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Cannibal Sandwich

Also known as “tiger meat” or “steak tartare,” this dish is not for the faint of heart. It’s raw ground beef served on rye bread with onions, salt, and pepper.

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