Daniel Higgins

USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

UPDATE: These new food items were announced for the 2014 Green Bay Packers season. Items not returning for the 2016 season are marked RETIRED.

GREEN BAY - Lambeau Field executive chef Heath Barbato was horsing around with his sous chef in the kitchen this off season when the beginnings of the horse collar took shape.

"We had a little bit too much time on our hands one week," Barbato said.

It started out with a ring of andouille sausage, that eventually was replaced by kielbasa, then it was baking the bread in several shapes until the horse collar shape was perfected.

"It's been topped 10 different ways before we settled on that," Barbato said.

"There wasn't a great strategy behind this, just kind of playing around in the kitchen. That's how most of the stuff comes about to be honest with you, just playing around with what we like to eat, what we feel like people around here like to eat."

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Seeing what people like to eat was Barbato's aha moment for adding walking tacos to the menu.

A Detroit transplant — he worked for Delaware North Sportservice at the Tigers' Comerica Park — Barabato noticed walking tacos at high school sporting events. When the gloves go on fans' hands at Lambeau Field come November, nachos sales go south but Barbato and Charlie Millerwise, general manager for Lambeau concessionaire Delaware North Sportservice, feel this option will make them easier to eat.

Part of the ease comes in the form of the specially designed bags of Fritos and Doritos which are larger than typical bags and open sideways. It allows customers to more easily eat them with a fork or spoon.

Also new are a set of barbecue stands that will feature all things smoked, including brisket sandwiches, pulled pork and barbecue nachos.

While the big meats and sweet treats are garnering all the attention to this point, the stadium also will have new healthier options for fans, including turkey or veggie wraps, hummus with pretzel chips, half sandwich and soup options and salads.

An early season break down of the concession stands' rookie class front runners:

RETIRED: Horse Collar

What it is: A 22-inch horseshoe shaped smoked sausage, house-made bun, crispy fried sauerkraut, beer cheese sauce.

Scouting report: The sauerkraut flavor is mild, adding a hint of tang to the smoked meat and beer cheese sauce.

Who's gonna like it: An entire impoverished nation, a family of four Wisconsinites or a bunch of 20-something-year-old guys challenging each other to eat the whole thing.

Where to find it: Concourse sections 102, 111, 315.

Brat'chos

What it is: Johnsonville bratwurst, potato chips, sauerkraut, jalapenos, sour cream, beer cheese sauce.

Scouting report: It's kind of like a dipping potato chips into a cheesy beer bratwurst soup but less soupy, more nacho-y.

Who's gonna like it: Fans of cheesy beer bratwurst soup.

Where to find it: Concourse sections 121, 138, 340.

Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

What it is: Pressed doughnut filled with ice cream, sauces, topped with powdered sugar.

Scouting report: Warm crispy doughnut contrasts nicely with the cold soft ice cream.

Who's gonna like it: Anyone with taste buds who isn't diabetic. Seriously, if you can get someone to smuggle one of these to you (they're served only on the club level) — do it.

Where to find it: North balcony club, fourth floor

Ultimate Brisket Burger

What it is: House ground burger of a specialty blend of meats, topped with sliced smoked brisket, cheddar cheese, bacon, chipotle mayo, barbecue sauce, crispy fried jalapenos, crispy fried onions, lettuce and tomato on a brioche.

Scouting report: It won the Gridiron Chef Throwdown at Lambeau Field for a reason.

Who's gonna like it: Anyone who has a hard time deciding which meats and toppings they want on a sandwich or a family of four.

Where to find it: Legends Club, fourth floor

RETIRED: Back Field Burger

What it is: Two ground beef burgers, slice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, secret sauce, brioche.

Scouting report: Cooked in a smashed burger style on a griddle provides a I-want-another-bite salty flavor.

Who's gonna like it: Anyone who likes burgers.

Where to find it: Legends Club, fourth floor

Wisconsin "Philly" Steak Sandwich

What it is: Shaved sirloin, Wisconsin cheddar sauce, roasted peppers and onions, hoagie roll.

Scouting report: As advertised, except with a hint beer flavor from the cheese sauce.

Who's gonna like it: People looking for mild flavors.

Where to find it: North balcony club, fourth floor

Pulled Pork Sandwich

What it is: Pulled pork on a bun served with baked beans and coleslaw.

Scouting report: The Wisconsin version of pulled pork.

Who's gonna like it: Anyone who likes pork slathered in rich barbecue sauce.

Where to find it: Concourse sections 105, 133, 312, 315, 674.

Daniel Higgins, dphiggin@pressgazettemedia.com, Twitter @pgdanhiggins