While trying new foods is nothing short of exciting, there is something aboutthe classics.
You might as well add them to your bucket list of foods to trywhy not?
And for more, check out these15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback.
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Hot dogs
“Take me out to the ballgame!”
The hot dog is said to have gotten its name from a cartoonist for theNew York JournalnamedTad Dorganin 1901.
Not sure how to top your dog?
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Here are16 Best Hot Dog Toppings.
Thomas Jefferson is believed to have introduced it to the United States.
In 1802, the late president served the dish at a state dinner.
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It’s the perfect complement to heartier foods.
With that, the perfect marriage of cornbread and the hot dog became an iconic meal in American history.
Apple pie
It’s no wonder this pie is a hit among Americans.
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pie is the food of the heroic.
No pie-eating people can be permanently vanquished."
Despite such devout homage to the dessert, apple pie did not originate in the United States.
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The first apple pie was created in England duringthe 14th century.
Try making this pie at home with ourBest-Ever Apple Pie Recipe.
Now that’s some food for thought!
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About 12 years before this,James L. Kraftpatented processed cheese.
Tater tots
Did you know that Americans consume more than70 million poundsof tater tots per year?
The tater tot came about in 1953, thanks toF.
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Nephi Grigg of Ore-Ida.
However, it was the complete opposite in the 1600s and 1700s.
Lobsters were even used as a fertilizer if you’re able to believe that.
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It was not until the 1800s that lobster pricesas well as a liking to eating itincreased.
California rolls
The California roll has a disputed origin.
Whoever created it first, it was widely known across the U.S. by the 1980s.
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Cheeseburgers
Burgersare one of America’s most popular staples.
And nothing brings people together quite like a burger-flipping cookout in the backyard.
Today, grits are one of the35 Southern Dishes Your Grandparents Used to Make.
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For example, there’s the Memphis-styledry rib, which is best made cooked over medium heat and charcoal.
There’s also aSt.
Louis-style rib, which got its name from the way it was cut.
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Pot roast
Pot roast is pretty simple; all it consists of is browned meat with vegetables.
The first recipe for the pie was written in a Borden test kitchen in New York City in 1931.
Try your hand at making this American treat with ourEasy Key Lime Pie Recipe.
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Jambalaya
Similar to the Cobb salad, Jambalaya was made on a complete whim.
Biscuits ‘n gravy
This dynamic duo is the definition of Southern food.
There’s meat, a thick and creamy sauce, and a plush biscuit all on one plate.
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What more could you want?
Onion rings
Ah, the onion ring, a classic substitution for the French fry.
The earliest recipe dates back to 1802 with John Molland’s cookbookThe Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined.
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His recipe called for fried onions with Parmesan cheese.
The next recipe did not follow until 1910 in theMiddletown New Daily Times.
And thus, the deep dish was born.
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Baffled by all the different pizza styles out there?
Don’t miss these15 Iconic Regional Pizza Styles, Explained.
Banana split
There is much debate around the topic of who exactly made the first banana split.
The century-long question of whether it wasDavid Strickler of Pennsylvania or E.R.
Hazard of Ohiowho was the first to introduce this classic sundae to the world is still lingering.
Whether you’re pro Penn or Ohio, theice cream reciperemains the same.
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Within days, cab drivers from all around the city were coming to Oliveri for his steak sammies.
It proceeded to be an economically viable meal for families during the Great Depression as well.
Crabmeat, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, and seasoning are the main components in this tasty dish.
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Chicken and waffles
This trendy dish has origins dating back as far as the ’30s.
in a Roman satirical fiction called the “Satyricon.”
Regardless of their inception, deviled eggs are now a go-to appetizer in the United States today.
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Want to make these protein bites for yourself?
Try one of these12 New Twists on Deviled Eggs That Are Deliciously Different.
Samoas and s’moresthe Girl Scouts of America have given us so much goodness.
When was the last time you went to a backyard cookout or a picnic without it?
Coleslaw
Similar to potato salad,coleslawwas not invented by Americans, but rather by the Dutch.
The word coleslaw is derived from theDutch word “koolsla,“which means cabbage salad.
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Today, it’s often served alongside sandwiches and burgers, and it has become a summer cookout staple.
Today, it is a must-have treat for Americans, especially during the summer cookout days.
Of course, the cheese curd gains a bit more character once it has been deep-fried.
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They became a hit dessert in the late 19th century, and cobblers are still an American fave.
Now, Hemingway’s favorite location claims it was the one who Americanized the sandwich.
That story says it was a man named Dave Higgin who created the sandwich there in 1924.
We may never know the truth.
Coney dogs
This kind of hot dog has quite a special history.
These dogs are smothered in tangy chili, onions, and mustard.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
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