2015 Minnesota State Fair Introduces 40 New Foods

Sure, when it comes to food, there are the old standbys at the Minnesota State Fair, like the cheese curds and cotton candy. But out today is the list of some 40 new foods that will be making their debut at this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Yes, as our tastes evolve, so too does the menu at the State Fair. Maybe the Butter Chicken Samosas sound good. The State Fair's website describes them as "pastries filled with chicken in a tomato curry sauce and served with a side of green chutney."

Maybe you'd like to try the hearty-sounding Cowboy Dave's Cluck & Moo, which consists of "smashed potatoes, roasted beef and grilled chicken covered with beef gravy, crispy onions and mustard BBQ sauce."

Or, then there's the Mac & Cheese Cupcake, which is described as "Mac & cheese nestled in a breadcrumb crust, then sprinkled with breadcrumbs and frosted with a dollop of Cheez Whiz."

Of the 40 new foods, my favorite so far would have to be the Totchos-- "Tater tots smothered in cheddar cheese sauce with seasoned sour cream, bacon bits and green onions (chicken or taco-style beef optional)."

And, the website says there are also 11 new ice cream and frozen treat options at vendors throughout the fairgrounds, too. The Fair runs this year from August 27 through September 7th. (And here's a handy list of the free shows you can take in while you're eating all that new food, too.) So much to eat, so little time!

You can check the complete list of new foods HERE.