Although guests are increasingly more likely to see nutrient-rich ingredients like quinoa, kale, and goji berries on event and meeting menus as caterers respond to demands for healthier fare, America’s state fairs continue to serve up creative takes on deep-fried, cheese-smothered, bacon-flavored dishes. Case in point: The Minnesota State Fair, August 22 to September 2, just announced its latest gluttonous offerings, which we rounded up in case you’d like to add a few indulgent options to the menu for your next gathering.
Grilled Glazed Doughnut
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Cicchetti Cones
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Wine-Glazed, Deep-Fried Meat Loaf
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Deep-Fried Monte Cristo
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Comet Corn
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Candied Bacon Cannoli
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Fried Pickles 'n' Chocolate
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Flavored Corn Dogs
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English Toffee Fudge Puppy
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Three Little Pigs Torta
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Cocoa Cheese Bites
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Breakfast Sausage Corn Dog
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NorthWoods BBQ Taco
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Porketta Pig Wings
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Doughnut Batter Crunch Ice Cream
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Pitchfork Sausage
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Deep-Fried Olives
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Bourbon Wurst
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Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Shrimp on a Stick
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Chop Dog
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