100 Must-Eat American Foods

From slashfood.com and created by food blogger Emily Matchar. Inspired by The Omnivore's 100 list, she made a version dedicated to American foods from all over the country. Have you had boiled peanuts, Frito pie, fried green tomatoes, burgoo, or geoduck?

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New York-Style Pizza

New York-Style Pizza

1

Hoppin' John

Hoppin' John

2

New Mexico Green Chile

New Mexico Green Chile

3

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

4

Tasso Ham

Tasso Ham

5

Maine Lobster

Maine Lobster

6

Shrimp and Hushpuppies

Shrimp and Hushpuppies

7

Barbecue Ribs

Barbecue Ribs

8

Krispy Kreme Glazed Donut

Krispy Kreme Glazed Donut

9

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

10

Cheese Curds

Cheese Curds

11

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

12

Philly Cheese Steak

Philly Cheese Steak

13

Barbecue Sandwich

Barbecue Sandwich

14

Low Country Boil

Low Country Boil

15

Huckleberry Pie

Huckleberry Pie

16

Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

17

Boiled Peanuts

Boiled Peanuts

18

Buffalo Burger

Buffalo Burger

19

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

20

Pastrami on Rye

Pastrami on Rye

21

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage

22

Pancakes With Maple Syrup

Pancakes With Maple Syrup

23

Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Tomato

Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Tomato

24

Thin Mints

Thin Mints

25

Frito Pie

Frito Pie

26

Potato Knish With Mustard

Potato Knish With Mustard

27

Silver Queen Corn on the Cob

Silver Queen Corn on the Cob

28

Soft Pretzel From a Street Cart

Soft Pretzel From a Street Cart

29

Fresh-Picked Blueberries

Fresh-Picked Blueberries

30

Sourwood Honey

Sourwood Honey

31

Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake

32

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

33

Candied Yams

Candied Yams

34

Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing

35

Snow Cone

Snow Cone

36

Wild Alaskan Salmon

Wild Alaskan Salmon

37

Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

38

Persimmon Pudding

Persimmon Pudding

39

General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken

40

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