List of regional dishes of the United States

The cuisine of the United States includes many regional or local dishes, side dishes and foods. This list includes dishes and foods that are associated with specific regions of the United States.

Regional dishes of the United States ImageNameGeneral RegionAssociated regionsDescriptionAmerican chop sueyNortheastNew EnglandAn American dish of elbow macaroni, ground beef, tomato sauce, seasonings, and sometimes grated cheese.López-Alt, J. Kenji (September 23, 2014). "American Chop Suey: The Cheesy, Beefy, Misnamed Stovetop Casserole That Deserves a Comeback" , Serious Eats. Retrieved November 27, 2015.American goulashMultipleMidwestern United States and Southern United StatesA dish that is similar to American chop suey, consisting of pasta (such as macaroni or egg noodles), ground beef, tomatoes or tomato sauce, and seasonings. Some variations include cheese.Cazentre, Don (April 15, 2014). "How Do You Like Your Goulash -- American or European? A CNY Food Fight" , Syracuse Post-Standard. Retrieved November 27, 2015.Arizona cheese crispSouthwestArizonaAn open-faced flour tortilla with grated cheese and sometimes additional ingredients on top, baked until both the tortilla and the cheese are crisp.Jacobs, Sheila (March 12, 2008). "Cheer for Cheese Crisps" , Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved November 8, 2015.Baked zitiNortheastNew York CityA baked pasta casserole made of ziti, bechamel, ragù, and a cheese topping.Biscuits and gravySouthSouthern United StatesSoft dough biscuits, generally split into halves and covered in either sawmill or sausage gravy.Higgins, Edward (February 8, 2016). "Southern Biscuits and Gravy" , Farmers' Almanac. Retrieved June 12, 2016.Boiled peanutsSouthSouthern United StatesPeanuts that have been boiled. Often made with peanuts grown in gardens and small patches throughout the South.Borracho beansSouthwestTexasPinto beans cooked with beef, pork or bacon, and spices such as onions, garlic, and jalapeño peppers. A Tex-Mex dish; the name means "drunken beans".Boston baked beansNortheastBoston, MassachusettsA variety of baked beans, typically sweetened with molasses or maple syrup and flavored with salt pork or bacon.Knox Beckius, Kim (May 25, 2016). "Boston Baked Beans: Recipes and Lore" , About Travel. Retrieved June 12, 2016.Breakfast burritoSouthwestNew MexicoA flour tortilla filled with breakfast items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and cheese, served "smothered" (with chili sauce on top) or "hand-held".Cactus friesSouthwestNew MexicoFried prickly pear cactus.Cheese strawsSouthSouthern United StatesA savory biscuit-like snack made with flour, butter, salt, cheddar cheese, and cayenne pepper; sometimes the dough is extruded through a cookie press before being bakedMaroukian, Francine (December 2010). "Anatomy of a Classic: Cheese Straws" , Garden & Gun. Retrieved March 27, 2016.Taylor, John Martin (Fall 2008). "Cheese Straws" , Gastronomica. Retrieved March 27, 2016."A Discussion of Cheese Straws" , British Food in America. Retrieved March 27, 2016.Chicken fried baconSouthwestTexasBacon strips dredged in batter and deep fried, like chicken fried steak.ChimichangaSouthwestArizonaA deep-fried burrito, usually made with a flour tortilla and various fillings such as beans, rice, cheese, and some type of meat.ChitterlingsSouthSouthern United StatesA food most commonly made from the small intestines of pigs, though beef, lamb, goose and goat are also used, especially by Black American Muslims.Cincinnati chiliMidwestCincinnati, OhioA Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce used as a topping with spaghetti (a "two-way"), with cheese (a "three-way") and onions or beans (a "four-way" with one, a "five-way" with both), or on hot dogs ("coneys"), dishes developed by Macedonian immigrant restaurateurs in the 1920s.City chickenMultiplePittsburgh, PA; Ohio; Michigan; IndianaCubes of meat (usually pork) which have been placed on a wooden skewer (approximately long), then fried or baked.Popick, Barry (December 17, 2008). "City Chicken" , The Big Apple. Retrieved June 12, 2016.Cowboy beansSouthwestSouthwestern United StatesConsists of beans and ground beef in a sweet and tangy sauceGrant, Dickie. "Cowboy Beans" , Food Network. Retrieved June 13, 2016.Egg rollNortheastNew York CityA cylindrical, savory roll with shredded cabbage, chopped meat, or other fillings inside a thickly wrapped wheat flour skin, which is fried in hot oil.Eggs SardouSouthNew OrleansPoached eggs, artichoke bottoms, creamed spinach, and hollandaise sauce, sometimes with other ingredients such as anchovies or chopped ham.Claiborne, Craig; Franey, Pierre (November 3, 1985). "Eggs Sardou" , New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2015.FajitaSouthwestTexasStrips of grilled skirt steak or chicken, cooked with sauteed onions and bell peppers and served on a flour or corn tortillaFried cheese curdsMidwestWisconsinCheese curds that are battered and deep fried.Lewis, Chelsey (April 21, 2016). "Are Fried Cheese Curds Wisconsin's Most Important Food Innovation?" , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 21, 2016.Stradley, Linda (2004). "Cheese Curds", What's Cooking America. Retrieved May 21, 2016.Fried green tomatoesSouthSouthern United StatesUnripe tomatoes, sliced, coated with cornmeal, and fried.Chalew, Gail Naron (August 23, 2006). "Fried Green Tomatoes: A Taste of Old New Orleans" , NPR. Retrieved November 8, 2015.Fried okraSouthSouthern United StatesOkra that has been covered in cornmeal and fried.Frito pieSouthwestSouthwestern United StatesA dish made with chili, cheese, and corn chips (especially Fritos). Additions can include pico de gallo, refried beans, sour cream, onions, rice, and jalapeños.GoettaMidwestCincinnati, OhioGoetta ( ) is ground pork or beef mixed with steel-cut oats and seasonings, formed into a log, sliced, and fried. It originated in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati.Raposo, Jacqueline (October 29, 2013). "Goetta: The Cincinnati German-American Breakfast Staple" , Serious Eats. Retrieved November 4, 2015.GrilladesSouthLouisianaGrillades ( ) are fried or seared medallions of meat, usually beef, cooked with Creole-style vegetables and spices.GritsSouthSouthern United StatesA porridge made from coarsely ground dried corn or hominy.Ham loafNortheastPennsylvaniaA baked meat dish, similar to meatloaf, made of ground ham and ground pork and combined with other ingredients to form a loaf-like shape. Distinct in color and taste from meatloaf, ham loaf is often baked with a sweet glaze, often consisting of brown sugar, molasses, pineapples, or cherries.Hog jowlSouthSouthern United StatesA cut of pork from a pig's cheek.HotdishMidwestMinnesotaA variety of casserole which typically contains a starch, a meat or other protein, and a canned or frozen vegetable, mixed with canned soupPhelps, Jordyn (April 10, 2013). "Bachmann vs. Franken: Minnesota Pols Dish Up Rivalry at 'Hotdish Off'" , ABC News. Retrieved June 14, 2016. HushpuppySouthSouthern United StatesA savory food made from cornmeal batter that is deep fried or baked rolled as a small ballMoss, Robert (June 15, 2015). "The Real History of Hushpuppies" , Serious Eats. Retrieved June 14, 2016.Jalapeño poppersSouthwestSouthwestern United StatesJalapeño peppers that have been hollowed out, stuffed with a mixture of cheese, spices, and sometimes ground meat, and breaded and deep-fried.Joe's SpecialWestSan FranciscoA scramble of eggs, spinach and ground beef. Other common ingredients include onions, garlic and sometimes mushrooms, and various spices.Johnny MarzettiMidwestMidwestern United StatesA Midwestern Italian American pasta dish consisting of noodles, cheese, ground beef, and a tomato sauce that typically includes aromatic vegetables and mushrooms.Lamb friesSouthKentuckyDeep fried lamb testicles.LaulauWestHawaiiA traditional preparation consisting of pork wrapped in taro leafKam, Nadine (May 27, 1996). "For the Love of Laulau" , Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved June 16, 2016.LivermushSouthNorth CarolinaA dish made with pig liver and other parts mixed with cornmeal, formed into a loaf, and fried.Machacado con huevoSouthwestSouthwestern United StatesA dish consisting of shredded dry beef that is scrambled with eggs.ManapuaWestHawaiiThe Hawaiian adaptation of the Chinese bun, baozi, derived specifically from char siu bao. In contemporary times, the term is generally also applied to a large char siu bao or other steamed, baked, or fried bao variations of different fillings.Minnesota sushiMidwestMidwestern United StatesA wrap containing ham, cream cheese, and a pickle.Mission burritoWestSan Francisco, CaliforniaA very large burrito filled with meat, beans, rice, and additional flavor-enhancing ingredients such as cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or jalapeños. Typically served wrapped in aluminum foil.Long, Tony (August 5, 2011). "A Brief History of Mission-Style Burritos" , Food Republic. Retrieved October 30, 2015.NachosSouthwestSouthwestern United StatesTortilla chips or totopos covered with cheese or chile con queso, as well as a variety of other toppings and garnishes, often including meats (such as ground beef or grilled chicken), vegetables (such as chili peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives), and condiments such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.Natchitoches meat pieSouthLouisianaA dish in Louisiana creole cuisine, it is one of the official state foods of Louisiana,Laws of Louisiana, LL 170.9, 2003. ingredients include ground beef, ground pork, onions, peppers, garlic, oil, and a pie shellNew England boiled dinnerNortheastNew EnglandCorned beef or a smoked "picnic ham" shoulder, with cabbage and added vegetable itemsStern, Jane and Michael (April 1986). "New England Boiled Dinner" , Yankee magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2016.Pasta primaveraNortheastNew York CityPasta in a cream sauce and fresh vegetables.PastyMidwestUpper Peninsula of MichiganA baked pastry, a traditional variety of which is filled with beef, pork, lamb, or venison, with onions, potatoes, and carrots. Usually handheld with a crispy outer crust.PemmicanMidwestMidwestern United StatesA mixture of tallow, dried meat, and sometimes dried berries. A calorie-rich food, it can be used as a key component in prepared meals such as stews or eaten raw. Historically, it was an important part of indigenous cuisine in certain parts of North America and it is still prepared todayPickled pigs' feetSouthSouthern United StatesPigs' feet that have undergone pickling.Pimento cheeseSouthSouthern United States A cheese spread made of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and seasonings, served on crackers and vegetables or in sandwiches.Pork rollNortheastNew JerseyAlso known as Taylor Ham; a lightly smoked and cured pork product; usually eaten on a roll as a sandwichGenovese, Peter (March 31, 2016). "Taylor Ham (or Pork Roll): What the Iconic Meat Means to Jersey" , Thrillist. Retrieved August 6, 2016.Pudding cornMultipleSouthern United States and AppalachiaAlso known as corn pudding. A savory, baked casserole made with corn kernels (and sometimes cornmeal), eggs, cream or milk, and other ingredients. Usually served as a side dish.Associated Press (November 9, 2005). "Corn Pudding Is a Southern Favorite", Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 10, 2015Roasted chestnutsNortheastNew York CitySold from pushcarts during New York City winters, primarily in Manhattan. A delicacy dating back to English Christmas traditions.Rocky Mountain oystersSouthwestColoradoDeep fried bull testicles. Schnitz un kneppNortheastPennsylvaniaA dish of ham or pork shoulder with dried apples and dumplings.ScrappleMultiplePennsylvania, DelawareTraditionally, a mush of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal and wheat flour, often buckwheat flour, and spicesOrchant, Rebecca (April 25, 2013). "Scrapple: The Pennsylvania Delicacy" , Huffington Post. Retrieved June 16, 2016.SlingerMidwestSt. LouisA diner specialty typically consisting of two eggs, hash browns, and a beef patty, all covered i