This Minnesota Snack Platter includes a variety of midwest treats that everyone will love!
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Minnesota Snack Platter
When one thinks about classic Minnesota eats, a few things undoubtedly come to mind: Juicy Lucy’s, Hotdish, and Walleye. But what about the snacks?!
What some have deemed, “Minnesota Sushi”, dill pickle roll-ups are a non-negotiable for family gatherings. Smoked fish of all sorts is a classic pre-dinner snack. Fresh veggies from the garden grace late-summer tables. Polish sausage nods to heritage that many hold (myself included!).
I’ve gathered my favorite Minnesota Snacks on this platter that’s the perfect après boat bite, but really…this collection of bites would be delicious any time of year. Read on to learn all about it!
What's On A Minnesota Snack Platter?
This collection of Minnesota (ok fine, let’s say “Midwest”) snacks features the following finger-food-friendly bites:
- Dill Pickle Roll Ups (more on these later!)
- Cheese Curds (and other cubed cheese)
- Polish Sausage
- Smoked Salmon
- Sliced cucumbers (fresh from the garden!)
- Pickled Beets (by Aunt Diane!)
- Other crunchy nibbles like crackers and nuts
Ways To Make This Snack Platter Your Own
This is a bit self-explanatory, but really you can make a snack platter with whatever you have on hand! There’s nothing that makes me happier than realizing I have everything I need for a scrumptious collection of snacks. Here are a few things to consider (but please…make the Dill Pickle Roll Ups I talk about next):
- Olives
- Mixed or candied nuts
- Any fresh veggies: sliced cucumbers, carrots, peppers, radishes…anything that’s fresh from the garden in the summer ideally!
- Cured meats like pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, soppressata, or slices of any sausage link
- Toasted baguette
- Fresh fruit like sliced apples or pears, grapes, and berries
- Dried fruits like apricots, dates, or strawberries (they taste like fruit snacks!)
- Any kind of cheese!
Dill Pickle Roll Ups: The Snack That Needs No Introduction for a Minnesotan
If you’re from Minnesota, you have no doubt consumed or personally made “Minnesotan Sushi”. I kind of detest this nickname, but alas, here I am using it.
So, what the heck is Minnesota Sushi you might be wondering? It’s simple: it’s a slice of deli ham that’s been spread with cream cheese, topped with a pickle, rolled up, and sliced. It’s by far one of my favorite dirty snacks I’ve ever eaten.
Other Snacks To Consider
Check out my article all about Après Boat Bites: the inspiration for this recipe!
Crab Dip (another summertime favorite!)
Feeling Fancy? Try my Grilled Zucchini, Halloumi, and Prosciutto Skewers
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Minnesota Snack Platter
Ingredients
- Cheese Curds
- Cubed Cheese
- Smoked Salmon
- Variety of Crackers
- Mixed Nuts
- Polish Sausage, cooked and sliced
- Pickled Beets
- Sliced fresh cucumber
For the Dill Pickle Roll Ups
- Whole Pickles
- Deli Ham (the thinner the better!)
- Whipped Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Arrange all ingredients on a platter and enjoy!
For the Dill Pickle Roll Ups
- Lay slices of deli ham on a cutting board.
- Using an offset spatula, spread the whipped cream cheese in an even layer on each slice of ham.
- Top each piece of ham with a whole dill pickle. Roll the ham around the pickle.
- Refrigerate until ready to use - these are best if you can pop them in the refrigerator for an hour before you're ready to slice.