50 Greatest American Dishes

Leave a Comment / By rp24201 / January 23, 2021

According to CNN travel, the 50 greatest American dishes are:

50. Key lime pie

Key lime pie is a staple on south Florida menus.

49. Tater tots

Tater tots are crunchy fried potatoes.

48. San Francisco sourdough bread

Sourdough bread is San Francisco's most beloved baked treat.

47. Cobb salad

Originally made with leftovers, Cobb salad now one of America's favorite appetizers.

46. Pot roast

Braised beef and vegetables -- the perfect warming hot pot.

45. Twinkies

Twinkies are known for their durability and shelf life -- rumour says they could survive a nuclear attack.

44. Jerky

It might not look appetizing, but the taste speaks for itself.

43. Fajitas

Fajitas: the epitome of Tex-Mex cuisine.

42. Banana split

The banana makes it good for you, right?

41. Cornbread

Cornbread is popular across the country, but it's a Southern classic.

40. GORP

GORP

39. Jambalaya

Jambalaya

38. Biscuits 'n' gravy

American biscuits are more akin to European scones.

37. Smithfield ham

Legend has it that the first sale of Smithfield Ham occured in 1779.

36. Chicken fried steak

chicken fried steak

35. Wild Alaska salmon

Salmon is delicious and nutritious -- what more could you want?

34. California roll

california roll

33. Meatloaf

32. Grits

Grits can be pudding, breakfast or dinner.

31. Macaroni and cheese

We have the third president of the U.S. Thomas Jefferson to thank for this cheesy treat.

30. Maryland crabcakes

crabcakes

29. Potato chips

crisps

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28. Cioppino

Cioppino

27. Fortune cookies

fortune cookie

26. Peanut butter sandwich

A peanut butter and banana sandwich, Elvis Presley's favorite snack.

25. Baked beans

baked beans

24. Popcorn

When your love for popcorn goes that step too far...

23. Fried chicken and waffles

The original and the best.

22. New England clam chowder

chowder

21. New Mexican flat enchiladas

new mexican flat enchiladas

20. S'mores

S'mores -- you can't just have one, the clue's in the name.

19. Lobster rolls

The New England classic that never gets old.

18. Buffalo wings

buffalo wings

17. Indian frybread

When Indian frybread meets tacos...

16. Barbecue ribs

ribs

15. BLT

Don't tell us this doesn't make your mouth water.

14. Apple pie

Apple pie is a stalwart of American culture.

13. Frito pie

Frito Pie: not pie at all but Fritos with chili on top, served in the chip bag itself.

12. Po' boy

Po'boy -- the ultimate American sandwich.

11. Green chile stew

Green Chile Stew is a traditional New Mexican dish.

10. Chocolate-chip cookies

The chocolate chip cookie was invented by American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938.

9. Blueberry cobbler

blueberry cobbler

8. Delmonico's steak

The famous Delmonico's -- where the steak magic happens.

7. Chicago-style pizza

Deep dish pizza is a Chicago speciality.

6. Nachos

A Northern Mexican snack which has become a firm favorite North of the border.

5. Philly cheese steak

Philly cheese steak has famous fans -- including former President Barack Obama.

4. Hot dogs

Hot dogs are a staple of American street food -- sold at carts and stands across the country.

3. Reuben sandwich

Corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing -- the ultimate combination for the Reuben sandwich.

2. Cheeseburger

The cheeseburger became popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

1. Thanksgiving dinner

The Thanksgiving Turkey is a staple of the American holiday.

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