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9 foods you probably miss if you moved away from the Midwest

Talia LakritzJan 20, 2023, 22:22 IST

Culver's is a Midwestern favorite.Raquel Zaldivar/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Culver's, a Midwestern burger chain, doesn't have locations on the East or West Coasts.
Beloved Midwestern beer brands aren't always available outside the region.

Puppy chow is a party staple in the Midwest, but not everywhere else.

Puppy chow.Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

It doesn't get more Midwestern than cheese curds, fresh or fried.

Fried cheese curds.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Culver's famous ButterBurgers, fresh frozen custard, and Wisconsin cheese curds make it a beloved fast-food destination.

The exterior of the Culver's in Chicago.Frank Olito/ Insider

Casseroles, also known as hotdishes, are the ultimate Midwestern comfort food.

Homemade tater-tot hotdish casserole with beef and cheese.Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Former Chicago residents might find themselves craving deep-dish pizza after leaving the Midwest.

Deep-dish pizza.Supitcha McAdam/Shutterstock

There's nothing like a freshly grilled Midwestern bratwurst.

Brats made at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

If you've spent any time living in Wisconsin, you probably miss Kopp's Frozen Custard.

Kopp's Frozen Custard.Bing Guan/Reuters

Midwestern beer brands aren't always available outside of the region.

Cans of Miller Lite.Craig Barritt/Getty Images for MAC Presents

Kringle, Wisconsin's official state pastry, comes in a variety of fruit and nut fillings.

Kringle.Tony Savino/Shutterstock

I went to an alcohol-free bar in NYC, and everything from the delicious drinks to the magical vibe blew me away